Our recommendations in the June 5 runoff Ten local races to be decided. Six of the Dallas City Council's 15 seats will be decided in the June 5 runoff. All 14 council seats were in play this spring; the mayoral term is four years and will next be on the ballot in 2023.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor) Dallas City Council District 2: Sana Syed A number of strong candidates are standing to replace council member Adam Medrano, leaving due to term limits. Of those running, Sana Syed stands out as most prepared to raise up all areas of District 2. From Oak Lawn to the Cedars to East Dallas, the V-shaped district includes some of the city’s greatest assets and some of its most serious social and economic challenges.