Here are the candidates for Fort Worth mayor running in the May 3 election
Seven candidates are challenging incumbent Mayor Mattie Parker to lead the 11-member city council in the nation’s 12th largest city.
Parker is running on a platform prioritizing public safety, fiscal responsibility and education. Her challengers have prioritized affordable housing and economic development.
Take a look at who’s running.
Donnell Ballard
Age: 53
Campaign website: https://www.facebook.com/share/15eWudDd4v/
Best way for voters to reach you: (214) 982-4325
Occupation: Radio personality and TV personality
Education: I am in college
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): No
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: Human rights activist
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: Non
Why do you want this job?: I want to make a difference in my community
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: If I were to become the mayor of Fort Worth, my top three priority policies would be:
1. Affordable Housing: Addressing the lack of affordable housing options in the city would be a top priority. I’ll work to increase access to affordable housing for low and middle-income families through affordable housing developments and rental assistance programs.
2. Economic Development: Driving economic growth and attracting new businesses to the city would be a high priority. I’ll work to incentivize business development and job creation in areas with high unemployment rates.
3. Crime Reduction: Decreasing crime rates would be a high priority. I’ll work closely with law enforcement
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: Making sure you get the job done
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?: The biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth are crime, education, social services, infrastructure, city finances, and transportation/road conditions.
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?: Some of the biggest opportunities for Fort Worth include growth in population, growing the technology industry, expanding tourism, becoming more inclusive and diverse, protecting the environment, and creating job opportunities.
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: The city should play a significant role in addressing the problem of low literacy levels in Fort Worth school district. They should work closely with local schools to identify the root causes of the problem and develop effective solutions. Additionally, the city should provide resources such as funding for reading programs and libraries, invest in teacher training and professional development, and support community-based initiatives such as after-school programs and family literacy programs.
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: Addressing affordable housing in Fort Worth requires a multi-faceted approach, and I have several concrete steps I plan to take as mayor to address this issue. First, I will prioritize increasing the availability of affordable housing by incentivizing developers to build affordable housing units in the city. This could include offering tax incentives and streamlined permitting processes to encourage developers to build more affordable units. Second, I will work to increase funding for affordable housing programs and resources, such as rental assistance and homebuyer assistance programs. Lastly, I will work with community organizations to increase funding and resources for low-income individuals.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: The next police chief for Fort Worth should possess a combination of strong leadership skills, integrity, excellent communication skills, community orientation, and a thorough understanding of current law enforcement strategies and techniques. In today’s world, it is also important that the next police chief be knowledgeable about social issues, such as racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Additionally, they should be someone who is open to change and willing to take the necessary steps to rebuild the trust and relationship between the community and the police force.
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: I strongly believe that the best way to lead the city of Fort Worth is by working together. It’s important that we all work together as a community to help better our community. When we all come together and work together things get better. It all starts with the Mayor. I have a vision for Fort Worth. I want to be able to say that I did everything in my power to make Fort Worth a better city. I am 100 percent positive that we are going to make a difference for our city. I am excited but I am also afraid.
Alyson Kennedy
Age: 74
Campaign website: https://themilitant.com/
Best way for voters to reach you: swptexcampaign@gmail.com
Occupation: Cleaner
Education: High School
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): I represented the Socialist Workers Party as a candidate for U.S. President in the 2016 and 2020 election. I also ran for Mayor of Fort Worth in 2023.
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: As a member of the Socialist Workers Party I have joined rallies in the DFW area in support of sovereignty for Ukraine and against Moscow’s invasion; in support of Israel’s right to exist and the fight against Jew-hatred. I have walked many union picket lines - the Teamsters strike at Molson Coors, the UAW strike at GM in Arlington, the American Airlines flight attendants to organized pickets at DFW airport to demand a contract. Recently I have attended rallies for immigrant rights carrying SWP campaign signs support amnesty for immigrants.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: Yes when I was a coalminer at the Co-op Mine, an underground coal mine in Utah in 2003-4 I along with other coalminers at the mine who were fighting to organize the United Mine Workers of America at the mine were sued by the mining company for defamation. We were sued along with the UMWA, the Catholic Church, the Militant newspaper and many other organizations and individuals who support the strike of majority Mexican immigrants who worker at the mine. We received widespread support and the mining company was forced to drop the lawsuit. I, like many other workers, filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2009. This was during the time of the economic collapse in the U.S. when many workers, including myself, could not find jobs.
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: My contributions are the $5 to $20 I get from many workers who support my campaign.
Why do you want this job?: The conflicts among the imperialist and capitalist powers, their drive to secure raw materials and markets, and trade disputes will eventually end in military conflicts. This is the root of the assaults on the unions and the living and job conditions of working people, and of imperialism’s march toward WWIII. Everything working people face in Fort Worth, high rents, high prices, low wages are connected to this international crisis of capitalism. If elected, it would represent that hundreds of thousands of workers in Fort Worth agree with the SWP that the problems we face are from the class divided society that we live in, where the rich and upper middle-class live-in opulence and working people are struggling to survive. I will use the Mayor’s office to organize the working class to fight for the working class to take political power so we can create a new state based on solidarity and cooperation.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: 1. Supporting the right of Israel to defend itself as a refuge for Jews! Fighting the growing Jew-hatred and antisemitism. 2. Supporting sovereignty for Ukraine. Moscow out now! 3. Backing union struggles and the fight for amnesty, a life and death question for the labor movement.
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: Once working people begin to see our worth, we can act to change the conditions we face. I will use the Mayor’s office to do this.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?: The importance of the fight for Black liberation in the U.S., internationalism with our brothers and sisters in the world, not the nationalism of the Democratic and Republican parties. Opposing the divisions the ruling class fosters against immigrant workers to drive down wages and working conditions. Fight for an Amnesty!
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?: We have seen a big change in the working-class, more and more say “Enough is Enough” and are standing up for better conditions. We have seen a big increase in union strikes, in union organizing drives and in communities where there are social disasters working people standing up for each other. This bodes well for the future. We haven’t been beaten down by the wealthy class. We see that the future is worth fighting for.
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: Lack of literacy is a huge question in Fort Worth as it is throughout the country. Education is class divided. When working people take political power we will change education so it becomes truly education. Education today for the working class is to teach children to learn that they will never amount to anything.
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: Fight for a federally funded massive public works program to build affordable housing.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: Working people must decide this question.
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: Workers need to break with the Democrats and Republicans, the parties of the capitalist class and the bosses. We need to chart a revolutionary course for the working class to ake political power. The Socialist Workers Party is a nucleus of a revolutionary party that will lead this. The SWP has a continuity going back to the Russian Revolution led by Leon Trotsky and Lenin and the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro. Join the Socialist Workers Party. Working people have no interest in exploitation or another world war. This can open a new future for humanity. Look at the Militant newspaper online and Pathfinder Press.com for books by revolutionaries.
Jeremy F Labelle
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Josh Lucas
Age: 33
Campaign website: joshlucasformayor.com
Best way for voters to reach you: info@joshlucasformayor.com
Occupation: Community Ministries Coordinator, Broadway Baptist Church
Education: Mdiv. Student, at Brite Divinity School, on the campus of T.C.U.
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): No
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: In January 2022, I became an inaugural member of the Justice Committee at Broadway Baptist Church, where we focused on addressing chronic homelessness. When ARPA funds became available, we advocated for the city and county to invest in permanent supportive housing. However, when the county allocated $50 million and then redirected it in 2023 to a private for-profit prison, it sparked our deeper involvement. We became aware of the injustices in Tarrant County Jail, leading us to speak regularly at commissioner’s court, file petitions, and ultimately, on September 30, 2024, Garza prison closed its doors.
During this time, I rotated off the Justice Committee and joined the newly formed Justice Network of Tarrant County, where I now serve on the board. I also served as campaign manager and treasurer for Cindy Stormer’s 2024 run for District Judge, where we exposed ongoing abuses in the Tarrant County Jail. I am committed to a Fort Worth grounded in justice, compassion, and accountability.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: Sabrina Ball ($500); Susan Reed ($450); Mary Sloane ($300)
Why do you want this job?: Fort Worth is my home — I was born and raised here, and I care deeply about the direction we’re heading. As we’ve seen more and more right-wing extremism take hold at the state and national levels, cities like Fort Worth are our best shot at holding the line. I’m running for mayor because I want to make sure our city doesn’t just resist that tide — we lead in the opposite direction.
We need leadership that’s focused on real issues: safe and affordable housing, a justice system that actually serves the people, youth programs that transform learning and open doors for the next generation, and a city government that listens to the communities most often ignored. Fort Worth is already full of progressive, caring people — it’s time our leadership reflected that.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: Safe and Affordable Housing – Ensuring that every Fort Worth resident has access to a safe and affordable place to live is essential for building a strong, thriving community.
A Justice System that Serves the People – We need a justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation, accountability, and true public safety, not one that perpetuates harm. This includes expanding diversion programs that provide alternatives to incarceration, focusing on restorative justice rather than punishment.
Youth Programs that Transform Learning – By investing in youth programs rooted in the rich cultural arts that bridge the gap between education and real-world skills, we can open doors to opportunity for the next generation and address the needs of our city’s youth.
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: A successful mayor is someone who genuinely represents the people of Fort Worth, putting their best interests first, even when it’s not politically or personally advantageous. It means advocating for a city where every resident, regardless of family background or zip code, has equal opportunities to succeed. A successful mayor prioritizes a thriving economy by attracting Fortune 500 companies that create real jobs, supports education by opposing voucher bills and funding youth programs, and emphasizes mental health through better care and diversion programs. Above all, a successful mayor ensures that all Fort Worthians have access to the resources they need to thrive.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?: The biggest challenges facing Fort Worth include the hiring of a new police chief during a mental health crisis that law enforcement is failing to address effectively. Additionally, the closure of schools, coupled with the threat of a voucher bill, jeopardizes an already underfunded public education system. The lack of affordable housing, especially as the national economy faces uncertainty, further compounds the struggles of many residents. These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?: As the 11th largest city in the nation, Fort Worth has the resources and potential to shape a future based on unity and progress. We are a city where differences don’t have to divide us but can strengthen us. Fort Worth is the “biggest small town,” where connections run deep, and everyone has a shared stake in our success. This sense of community offers an incredible opportunity to transform Fort Worth into a city known not just for growth but for inclusivity and innovation.
Imagine a city where the affordable housing crisis is addressed, mental health is prioritized with diversion programs, and youth arts programs foster creativity and critical thinking. This future is within reach, and by tackling these issues, we can build a thriving community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. A future where “y’all really means all.”
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: The city has a vital role to play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district, and one of the most effective ways is through youth programs rooted in the rich cultural arts that define our city. As the son of a children’s librarian, I experienced firsthand the power of reading and comprehension in shaping a child’s learning. The arts are proven to enhance test scores and literacy rates by fostering higher-level thinking and creativity. The biggest factor in lower literacy rates isn’t necessarily family structure but the lack of opportunities for intellectual growth. That’s why we need to support arts programs that promote critical thinking and comprehension—skills that are crucial to literacy. We must equip our students with the tools for deeper understanding, and the arts are essential to making that happen.
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: To address affordable housing in Fort Worth, I will take steps by partnering with developers and non-profits committed to solving the housing crisis. I will ensure the city provides targeted grants and incentives to help secure the capital needed for building affordable housing units. By prioritizing these investments, we can reduce long-term costs for the city, minimizing the burden on emergency services and other public resources, while ensuring that more residents have access to safe and affordable housing.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: A commitment to alternative solutions, by prioritizing the use of the jail diversion center and supporting its expansion to address the needs of individuals with severe mental illness.
Support for accountability, by advocating for a citizen review board with subpoena power to oversee police use of force.
Cultural leadership, by having the ability to influence and shape the department’s culture to incorporate these reforms without hindering the effectiveness of daily police operations.
These qualities will help ensure a more just and effective law enforcement approach in Fort Worth.
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: We have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Fort Worth and write the next chapter of what it means to be a Fort Worth resident. This city is at a pivotal moment, and we must come together to ensure that every person—regardless of their socioeconomic status—has the chance to thrive. Please join me in this opportunity, by voting for me to be the next mayor of Fort Worth on May 3rd (early voting begins April 22nd and goes through the 29th).
Mattie Parker
Age: 41
Campaign website: https://www.mattieformayor.com/
Best way for voters to reach you: info@mattieformayor.com
Occupation: Mayor of Fort Worth/Chief of Staff, Cook Children’s Health Care System
Education: University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law)
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): Yes, I won my first term as mayor in 2021 and was re-elected in 2023 with over 70% of the vote.
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: The Gatehouse’s Legacy Early Learning Academy Board of Directors
Tarrant To & Through Partnership (T3) Board of Directors
ACH Child and Family Services Board of Directors
Best Place For Kids Steering Committee Member
Girls’ Inc. Advisory Committee Member
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: Gary Blake FW Firefighters Committee for Responsible Government Tracy Sellers Cody Campbell James Brooks Stephen Gilchrist
Why do you want this job?: Three and a half years ago I ran for Mayor because this is our home and the city we love. David and I are raising our family here, building our careers here, and feel strongly that this is our season to give back to our city. My work as your Mayor is not done, and I’m more energized and excited than ever about what’s to come.
Despite historic growth, the City Council has been able to set a high standard and maintain our quality of life across our community by focusing on the basics, improving essential city services, and keeping our spending and property tax rate in check. I am proud of the incredible progress we’ve made, and I am committed to building on our momentum to support safe, thriving families in every part of Fort Worth.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: Public safety is the cornerstone of our city’s strength, so I will continue to prioritize resources for our Police and Fire Departments to ensure they are best in class. That includes our own EMS system coming this summer, something I have been working with council members on, along with Fire and MedStar, to make sure we have the finest first responder system in the country.
Fiscal responsibility during historic growth is critical, and I am proud that we’ve lowered the tax rate each year I’ve been in office. We’ve been able to keep our taxes and our costs under control by prioritizing and only spending money on essential city services that directly benefit residents.
Education has always been a priority, including workforce opportunities in Fort Worth and ensuring our students are set up for success. I will continue my work with the Mayor’s Council on Education & Workforce, as well as work closely with school district leadership on transformative improvement in our public schools.
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: As I often say, leadership is about carrying the torch and ensuring that you’re leaving things better than you found them for the next generation. As mayor, it’s also about keeping a focus on what matters in local government, including improving city services and championing investments in public safety and infrastructure to be a clean, safe city.
I am proud to lead and serve with a Council that has tough conversations, works together, and finds common ground on the issues that matter. Differing opinions are actually healthy for our city and our democracy, and my hope is that we will continue to serve as a blueprint for other cities and the nation in this regard.
When you look at big cities around the country that are struggling, it’s usually due to high taxes and bad financial management. We’ve been able to keep our taxes and our costs under control by prioritizing and only spending money on essential city services that directly benefit our constituents.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?: Maintaining public safety
Improving education and workforce readiness
Managing historic growth and the strain on existing infrastructure
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?: New job creation and economic development
Expanding our parks and green space
Maintaining a quality of life that’s unmatched among other large cities in Texas and the U.S.
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: As I have said before, a great city demands a great public education system. Our future depends on it. When only 1 in 3 students are meeting grade level in reading, we all have an urgent role to play. That’s why I have led calls for action and joined with leaders and stakeholders across our city to address the literacy challenges and sound the alarm on achievement gaps that exist in our community. I will continue to work closely with school district leadership in a charge for transformative improvement in our public schools, for all of our students. We cannot keep up with the incredible economic progress and vitality of this city if we don’t invest in its classrooms today.
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: Because we continue to hear residents voice growing concerns around the property tax burden and overall housing affordability, this Council continued our over decade long effort to lower the property tax rate this past year. We have also pursued innovative opportunities to help create paths for affordable home ownership for working families, including establishing the city’s first community land trust working with philanthropic and private sector partners. We have leveraged federal funds as they’ve become available and passed an affordable housing plan working with city staff to develop policy recommendations to close the gap. I will continue to work with the Council to ensure smart growth while keeping taxes low for residents, help create smart housing strategies that leverage opportunities when they come, and provide holistic, long-term solutions that will benefit the city far into the future.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: Chief Noakes has set a strong example of the most important qualities in a police chief. He has prioritized staffing to relieve the pressures on our officers and their families, while meeting also meeting the demands of our rapidly growing city. In large part because of his focus on officer recruitment and retention, our Police Department will be fully staffed in 2026. He has also prioritized officer wellness and mental health, helping to launch the R3 initiative within his Department to address moral injuries. And he seeks solutions and engages with residents in every zip code of this city to find common ground, demonstrating how you can be both pro-police and pro-community at the same time. My hope is that the incoming chief continues these important efforts.
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: As Mayor, I have seen Fort Worth named both the most pro-growth city in America (Pacific Research Institute) and the best large city in Texas for starting a business (WalletHub). That momentum is just getting started. In Downtown Fort Worth alone, more than $2 billion in new projects are underway, including Texas A&M University’s expansion, and that tremendous growth can be seen across the city, from the Crescent development in the Cultural District, to Mule Alley in the Historic Stockyards, to Hillwood’s AllianceTexas.
I’m determined to solidify Fort Worth as the best city in America while also preserving our city’s history, heritage, and unique sense of place, including our natural open spaces. Since announcing my Good Natured green space initiative just two years ago, we have conserved more than 1,000 acres of open space. I intend to grow and enhance Fort Worth’s Park system collaboratively, and to preserve at least 10,000 acres of open space over the next five years.
Lawrence E. Walker, II
Age: Nya
Campaign website: www.pcuincorporated.org
Best way for voters to reach you: lawrence76109@yahoo.com
Occupation: Consultant
Education: some college
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): Yes, 2005
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: I am a member of my neighborhood association and a founding member of Community Leadership United, an organization made up of neighborhood association presidents whose goal is to work together jointly to: 1 - ensure every neighborhood receives an equal and equitable distribution of shared resources; 2 - solve common challenges in our communities; 3 - assist neighborhoods with unique challenges while ensuring the autonomy and decision making right of every individual, group or organization that chooses to participate. As a result, I am familiar with how the local government works and I work with many of the leaders and heads of various city departments.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: Yes, nothing that disqualifies me from running for public office
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: Yes. It wasn’t bankruptcy
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: I am fully self-funded
Why do you want this job?: To actively help achieve the Fort Worth vision, mission and core values.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: As mayor, my primary objective will be to advocate for a more: 1 - accessible; 2 - equitable and 3 - transparent municipal government.
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: to win the position
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?: Widening disparity between the haves and have nots and the inequitable distribution of our shared resources. The vast majority of Fort Worth residents are underserved in several key indices like housing, transportation and public works, parks, education and economic development.
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?: The sky is the limit - there are
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: At a bare minimum, the city should play an active, supporting role by committing resources to more public education programs across the age spectrum.
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: I would first need to understand the issue from an administrative perspective before I can endorse or create a plan.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: Ethical, transparent and accessible.
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: I would like for voters to know that my goal as mayor is to develop and maintain a Resident, Youth, Business, Employee and Visitor (RESBV) centered municipal government by prioritizing equitable distribution of city managed resources to fulfill the Fort Worth vision, mission, values and objectives as defined in the city strategic vision by developing and applying ethical decision making and sound organizational principles at every level of city government with transparency and accountability.
Chris Wood
Age: 57
Campaign website: www.woodformayor.com
Best way for voters to reach you: wood4mayor817@gmail.com
Occupation: Website developer
Education: Bachelors in Accounting, MBA in Finance
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): no
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: Regularly speak at City Council meetings
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: Yes my stalker is accusing me of harassing him
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: Yes I filed for bankruptcy in 2017 but have since recovered
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: I have no contributors - I am beholden to none and beholden to all
Why do you want this job?: To help make Fort Worth the great city it is meant to be
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?:
-Promote self-regulation of citizens:
-Safety first
-Self-care
-Look out for each other and hold each other accountable without getting stressed
-Include public comments with business council meetings instead of having separate stand alone comment meetings that results in decreased exposure for public comments
-Enhance crime prevention efforts, including expansion of mental health resources
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: To ensure that every single citizen’s voice is heard and valued regarding issues impacting Fort Worth
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?:
-Improving crime prevention through increased mental health resources
-Equalizing the structure, safety and environmental quality of all neighborhoods
-Expanding local transportation
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?:
-Implementing tenant advocacy to reduce homelessness
-Providing guidance to citizens on how to effectively advocate for changes needed
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: The city should work to ensure that children enjoy and understand the importance of a good education
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: I would work with developers to make smaller homes available. I would work with banks to develop loan criteria that many different people can meet to get approved for a home loan.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: Someone who is willing to stand up to organized crime and break down their bad behavior
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: I want to help every single person work towards life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Millennium Anton C. Woods Jr.
Age: 25
Campaign website: https://gofund.me/86048bf7
Best way for voters to reach you: https://www.instagram.com/life_is_in_unity?igsh=emVqZnE5a3dra2h6
Occupation: I mostly work small jobs local private contracts. This includes plumbing, roofing, car mechanic, home renovation there’s a lot more trades i’m pretty good at. I also work night shifts at Mom and pops at Joe’s kitchen on Miller and Wilbarger.
Education: I graduated from polytech high school class of 2019 , I also studied at Collin county college criminal justice. Then later went into a private study in Advanced Biological Binary Quantum Computing Engineering
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): Yes, I ran for city council, distract 8 Fort Worth back in 2021
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: I’m secretary of a developing non profitable organization called The Civil Rights Movement ll. It’s time to bring back power to the working class, and save our government from monopolist interest.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: My friends and family
Why do you want this job?: To challenge the United States federal government on civil rights through educational financial environmental reciprocity. The peoples voices are being disregarded be the government.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: My 3 main top priorities is educational, financial, and environmental reciprocity. Bringing back power to the working class
What does it mean to be a successful mayor?: When in a position that influences the efficiency on how your environment operates, it’s important to keep in mind healthy educational, environmental, and financial traditions.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city of Fort Worth?: The Lack of educational, environmental, and financial traditions not being fairly passed down.
What are the biggest opportunities facing the city of Fort Worth?: We have the opportunity to be heard on the world stage about the unequal educational, environmental, and financial reciprocity.
What role (if any) should the city play in addressing literacy struggles in the Fort Worth school district?: I think we should give income tax credit for good grade and attendance per semester to help drop out rate. Incentives need to be given for good works.
What concrete steps will you take to address affordable housing in Fort Worth?: Address it to the federal government using rules and law enforcement to get the attention.
What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: Law enforcement is only good if the leader is good, and what laws are being more prioritize and enforce, will make or break the outlook on law enforcement in this city.
What else would you like to share with Fort Worth residents about your vision for the city that we haven’t asked?: I want to push for an audit on the United States government on concerns for educational, financial, and environmental reciprocity. Bring back power to the working class of America and not the hands of the super rich.
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