Council member Monica Alonzo said she was happy to hear of movement on the case. "It's important for us to be able to get information and see that justice is working," she said. "People will feel comfortable that we, as elected officials, do respond to their needs."
Three new councilmembers are also taking the oath: Scott Griggs defeated incumbent David Neumann in District 3, which covers much of Oak Cliff; Monica Alonzo takes over for District 6's Steve Salazar who has reached his term limit; and Sandy Greyson won a runoff election for District 12's Ron Natins