Under President-elect Donald Trump, Republicans have reclaimed the mantle of the “party of ideas.” Under his next administration, Republicans will have an opportunity to reclaim the agenda of urban America and revitalize its cities.

As the chairman of the Republican Mayors Association and the mayor of Dallas, I have seen that conservative ideas work in cities. Since I took office, I have governed as a conservative — even before I joined the Republican Party in 2023. The result: Violent crime, homelessness, and tax rates are down. Meanwhile, park development, corporate relocations, and economic opportunities are up.