More than 5,000 people in two precincts could vote here. Election judge Gary Smith and Alen York helped only 20 people by midday. Those who are voting have strong opinions. I think the light rail is very important. Other voters in Garland and Carrolton did not want to speak on camera but clearly are against taking on the debt.
Organized opponents question the transit authority's books and budget forecasts.
State law says voters have to approve any debt-term over five years. This is only the second time in DART history that voters will make that call. In 1988, they said no thanks. Get personalized traffic reports.