Ryan Moore

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Ryan Moore

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 1, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

Southern Methodist University, 2010

Law

University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, 2013

Other

New York University School of Law, 2014

Contact

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Ryan Moore ran for election to the Dallas City Council to represent District 13 in Texas. Moore lost in the general election on May 1, 2021.

Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Moore earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 2010, a law degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 2013, and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law in 2014.

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in Dallas, Texas (2021)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Dallas City Council District 13

Gay Donnell Willis defeated Leland Burk in the general runoff election for Dallas City Council District 13 on June 5, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gay Donnell Willis (Nonpartisan)	53.5	5,248
		Leland Burk (Nonpartisan)	46.5	4,560

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,808
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General election

General election for Dallas City Council District 13

Leland Burk and Gay Donnell Willis advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mac Smith, Ryan Moore, and Da'On Boulanger‐Chatman in the general election for Dallas City Council District 13 on May 1, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leland Burk (Nonpartisan)	43.0	4,147
✔		Gay Donnell Willis (Nonpartisan)	41.9	4,039
		Mac Smith (Nonpartisan)	7.5	723
		Ryan Moore (Nonpartisan)	4.2	407
		Da'On Boulanger‐Chatman (Nonpartisan)	3.4	325

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,641
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ryan Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a North Texas kid, I first knew Dallas as the big city with Mavs and Stars games, concerts at the Meyerson, and Santa’s annual visit to NorthPark. Once I moved to the Hilltop, I became a lifelong SMU Mustang, and Dallas became my home.

While studying at SMU, I worked at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Preston Center, caught midnight movies in Inwood Village and enjoyed the occasional breakfast at the Original House of Pancakes – a stone’s throw from where I would settle into my first house almost a decade later.

In the meantime, I attended law school in Los Angeles and specialized in tax law in New York City. I returned to California to kick-start my career (and pick-up my canine sidekick, Saxon), and spent over a year in Singapore where I learned the value of embracing the unexpected and also how much I was ready to come back home.

My time away provided constant confirmation of my long-held belief that Dallas is truly a world-class city. Each new location either highlighted the many ways that Dallas is already a world leader or sparked ideas for the opportunities that Dallas can seize as we continue to develop our global reputation.

Upon returning to Dallas in 2018, I couldn’t help but think that all of these experiences equipped me with the unique perspective needed to help shape the future of our great city.

I am thrilled to be back in Dallas and to have the opportunity to contribute to our community. I am equally thankful for the long and winding journey

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Comprehensive Public Safety Strategy
• Tax-Centric Approach to Development and Homeowner Relief
• Fresh Perspective on District - Focus on Neighborhoods West of Marsh Lane and East of Highway 75

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The best leaders keep their ears and minds opens. District 13 needs a leader with a fresh perspective to solving the problems we face instead of having someone simply step into the shoes of our current councilmember only to maintain the status quo.

I was not born and raised in this district like some of the candidates in this race, and because of that, I am not committed to the same vision and policy priorities that have been pursued by our councilmembers for the past 20+ years. My experience has prepared me to invest in new ideas and welcome innovative approaches to problem-solving so that we can not only bring more positive change to our District, but we can also create a more positive, collaborative environment at City Hall that will pay dividends all over our city for years to come.

In addition, my tax background will be a welcome respite from the development-centric agenda pursued by our representatives. I know how to spearhead our redevelopment strategies, and I have a studied plan to work with our state representatives to reform our property tax regime so that local governments can have more flexibility to provide relief to property owners in times of unprecedented crisis.

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