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Protect The Right To Vote For U.S. Citizens

January 10, 2022

Dr. Williams writes an open letter to Tarrant County Congressional Delegation urging bi-partisan action to protect the right to vote for U.S. citizens.

How Fort Worth’s Two New Water Wheels Will Clean Both the Trinity River and the City

December 27, 2021

The city of Fort Worth expects to install two trash collecting water wheels like this one in Baltimore Harbor in the Clear and West Forks of the Trinity River.

Fort Worth buys 275 acres to create city’s largest community park.

December 23, 2021

Williams, who represents southwest Fort Worth and has a doctorate in environmental science, said the park represents an opportunity to protect Fort Worth’s vital prairie ecosystem while also providing amenities for residents.

Mayor Parker Announces New City Council Committees Structure

November 9, 2021

Mayor Mattie Parker has announced a new structure and membership for City Council Committees to cover a range of pressing city issues, including transportation, innovation, neighborhood quality, and legislative affairs.

Councilman Jared Williams Explains How He’s Handling District 6’s Egret Problem

September 8, 2021

District 6 council member Jared Williams describes how he spent his first days in office responding to constituents’ complaints about egrets, a federally protected migratory bird whose nesting habitat includes Fort Worth. Williams also shares his ideas on policing, public comments and gambling facilities.

Despite Republican Chaos in Texas, a Progressive Democratic Momentum is Brewing

July 13, 2021

Even with all this chaos in the Lone Star State, Texas' rapid population growth in major urban and suburban areas across the state points to a trend to more progressive and inclusive politics

Swearing-in Ceremony Launches Fort Worth’s Youngest and Most Diverse City Council Ever

June 16, 2021

Tuesday evening’s city council meeting at the Fort Worth Convention Center was ceremonial and celebratory. After record voter turnout, Fort Worthians elected Mayor Mattie Parker, the 37-year-old former chief of staff for soon-to-be-former mayor Betsy Price and Fort Worth City Council, and four new city councilmembers: Elizabeth Beck (District 9), Leonard Firestone (District 7), Chris Nettles (District 8), and Jared Williams (District 6).

Fort Worth's New Mayor & City Council Take The Reins

June 15, 2021

Fort Worth's new mayor, Mattie Parker, has officially started the job, along with the rest of the new City Council.

In Fort Worth, A New Generation Of Leaders Wants To Unify The City

June 15, 2021

Fort Worth’s mayor-elect, Mattie Parker, gave her victory speech at a West 7th bar on runoff election night. Speaking to cheering supporters, she repeated a promise she made throughout the campaign.

Fort Worth Elects Nearly Entirely New, Much Younger City Council

June 7, 2021

Fort Worth's city council is about to look a lot different. That's because five of the city's eight city council members are about to be new - elected either in May during the general election, or this past weekend in the run-off.

Dr. Williams releases statement on yet another attempt to mislead voters by the Fort Worth Police Officers Association

May 23, 2021

Today, Dr. Jared Williams, candidate for Fort Worth City Council District 6, released the following statement in response to yet another attempt by the FWPOA to mislead Fort Worth voters just days before voting begins.

Election Recap 2021

May 5, 2021

Higher-than-average voter turnout and high-profile runoff elections defined Fort Worth’s general election.