Dee Dee Falls is the executive assistant to City Council. She ensures the office runs smoothly, which is no easy feat. Her duties include scheduling the appearances of seven council members at events, liaising with the Multicultural Outreach Round Table (MCOR), and responding to public requests for information.
That’s tedious work! What gives Dee Dee the grit to power through her days? Dee Dee attended 15 different high schools between 9th and 12th grades. This experience made her resilient and strong, qualities reflected in her work. “I don’t panic easily,” she says.
After high school, at age 19, Dee Dee became a police officer in Odessa, Texas. She later became a juvenile detective and eventually worked at the Odessa Teen Court. As the years unfolded, she moved to Plano as a police dispatcher and became intertwined with city government in various capacities.
Although her hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can bet Dee Dee is “on call” around the clock. She doesn't mind replying to people after hours via cell phone, email, or text. “I just don’t want anyone to think that their questions, no matter how basic or complex, aren’t important,” she says.
Forty-two years later, she is the epitome of a true public servant. “I’m very driven to respond to the public in the same way that I would want to be responded to,” she affirms. This embodiment of community service is what makes Dee Dee Falls our Good Human of the Month!