Monday, March 26, 2012

RIP Dr. Julian "Bill" Peterson

RIP Dr. Julian "Bill" Peterson. A great City Plan Commissioner, friend, and community leader.  He passed away over the weekend after fighting cancer for some time.

It was a pleasure to serve with Bill for over two years.   Bill was a funny, practical, and reasonable guy who thoughtfully prepared for every case and agonized over many tough zoning decisions.


Bill led the way on the Commission with respect to getting food trucks in the Arts District, which helped to start the boom you see today in Dallas. He would've loved TruckStock in West Dallas on Saturday. 


He also supported the businesses that came in for rezoning.  He would always take a moment of Commissioners' privilege at the Horseshoe and say, "now that we've given them a permit let's go and support the place."  Even during his illness, Bill beat me to every new food spot in Deep Ellum and East Dallas.


I always appreciated Bill asking for my input when a case was in the area in which I lived, and that he allowed me to assist him on a case or two during his illness.


We shared many a laugh and I will always remember him sneaking out of the cancer rehab center just to attend my farewell at City Plan Commission.


I am fortunate to have known and served with him. Best wishes to his wife, P Jay, and the rest of his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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