Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker

Mayor Mattie Parker welcomes to the podcast Jason Whitely, Senior Political Reporter at WFAA and host of Inside Texas Politics and Y’all-itics. They dive into the latest developments at the Texas State Capitol, with Jason offering insights on the key issues of the current legislative session. From polarization and consensus-building to fascinating stories as a career journalist, we cover a lot in this conversation. 

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Mayor Mattie Parker welcomes Fort Worth’s new City Manager, Jay Chapa, to the podcast for a candid conversation as he steps into his new leadership role. In this episode, Jay shares his journey to City Hall, his vision for Fort Worth’s future, and how he plans to collaborate with Mayor Parker to lead the 11th largest city in the nation. Tune in to get to know the man helping shape the future of Fort Worth. 

 

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As Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker launches season two of her podcast, Go Time, she share a little bit about what's been keeping her busy this year and dives into some of her top priorities for 2025. Mayor Parker discusses the following topics in this solo episode. 

2026 Bond UpdateLearn more about the process and view an early and evolving list of proposed projects for the 2026 bond program here.Expanding Green Space and Good NaturedMayor Parker launched Good Natured in 2023 to preserve Fort Worth’s natural heritage, protect its water supply, and improve our park system to meet the growing nee...

On April 25, at Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s 3rd annual “Where Achievement Begins: Mayor’s Celebration for Workforce-Ready Graduates,” more than 160 local graduating seniors were honored with the Mayor’s Achievement Award in recognition of their work to achieve workforce readiness skills, professional certificates, and internship experience in addition to high school diplomas. To discuss how these programs and opportunities have impacted their lives and futures, NBC 5’s Deborah Ferguson hosted a panel conversation at the event between Mayor Parker, an honoree from Fort Worth ISD, Rolando Jaramillo, and a recent graduate and T3 scholar, Lizbeth Maldonado.

During the...

On Monday, May 13 Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who chairs the U.S Conference of Mayors (USCM) Mayors and Police Chiefs Task Force, along with Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes welcomed Mayors and Police Chiefs from across the United States to Fort Worth for the USCM Meeting of Mayors and Police Chiefs. Over the course of the day-long meeting, the mayors and police chiefs heard from foremost experts and engaged in discussion on the challenges and opportunities around public safety issues facing cities across the country, including officer staffing and retention, violent crime reduction strategies, the fentanyl crisis...

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses five highlights from 2023: redistricting and an expanded City Council, new tax exemptions and the FY2023-2024 budget, explosive economic development growth, the launch of the Good Natured Fort Worth Greenspace Initiative, and innovative new investments in affordable housing efforts. Plus, a few items to look to in 2024: the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and the move to Future City Hall.

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Mayor Parker talks with Toby Owen, CEO of Presbyterian Night Shelter, and Kirsten Ham, VP of Career and Workforce Development of Presbyterian Night Shelter, about the success of the UpSpire program which provides steady employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, and larger efforts happening citywide to address shelter, workforce, and affordable housing needs.

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Read: Fort Worth’s plan to tackle homelessness with expanded budget

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Mayor Mattie Parker discusses her top budget priorities for the upcoming City of Fort Worth FY2024 budget discussions, which include public safety, exceptional city services, and green space, while ensuring the City reduces the property tax rate.

The Fort Worth City Manager is set to present the proposed budget to the Fort Worth City Council on Aug. 8. In the weeks that follow, there will be a series of meetings with the Council and community for feedback before the final budget for FY2024 is approved by City Council in September, taking effect Oct. 1.

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Mayor Parker discusses the City Council's unanimous vote to approve a $20K increase in the Over 65 and Disability Residential Homestead Exemptions at the Fort Worth City Council on June 27, 2023 as well as several violent crime reduction initiatives ongoing this summer, including the One Second Collaborative and Fort Worth Safe.

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Council increases Over 65, Disability exemptions, easing tax burdenGun Lock Program aims to secure communities and prevent violenceUWTC fill key positions for One Second Collaborative Fort Worth violent crime down 13%, homicides fall 24.5%. City credits police initiative 

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Mayor Parker discusses items from the Visit Fort Worth contract approved at the Fort Worth City Council on April 25, 2023 as well as the Where Achievement Begins celebration of workforce-ready graduates and early voting in local elections.

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Fort Worth school districts have a new goal: Boost career readiness by 10% in next yearFunds to help spotlight film production and boost tourism2023 General Election Information

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A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th...