Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has announced she is running for a third term.
The Dallas Express reported that during her speech at the State of the City event, Parker announced her bid and addressed that national politics and world affairs are affecting Fort Worth.
“I mentioned the precarious state of our national politics and the uncertainty across the world because, quite frankly, it does impact the state of the city; it’s all connected,” Parker said during her speech.
“In my opinion, the measure of a truly great city is how you face significant issues and tackle them,” Parker added.
As part of her speech, Parker spotlighted how the Fort Worth City Council has worked together to reach a compromise despite differences in political opinions. Additionally, she highlighted how the city has addressed homelessness and increased funding for the city police.
Councilmember Michael Crain posted on his Facebook that he is “proud to endorse” Parker.
“Her steady leadership has fostered a thriving Fort Worth, prioritizing public safety, economic development and community engagement. With a commitment to lowering property taxes and enhancing educational opportunities, she has proven to be a dedicated advocate for all residents and I have enjoyed my time working alongside her,” wrote Crain.
Parker was first elected to office in 2021, and in 2023, she won 70 percent of the vote to be re-elected for a second term. Since then, her time as mayor has faced some controversy.
In May 2023, Parker appeared to have endorsed LGBT and radical gender ideologies through her summer reading program, where kids could earn a “pride badge” if they learned about the science behind rainbows, drew a self-portrait that “highlights your uniqueness,” and learned about the history of “LGBT pride month.”
She later removed the badge from the program.
In January of this year, the City of Fort Worth earned a perfect score from the pro-LGBT Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index.
Parker later announced she would be sitting on the Girls Inc. inaugural advisory board—a leftist organization that openly supports leftist ideology and advocates against pro-life legislation.
All 11 members of Fort Worth’s city government will be on the ballot in 2025. The mayor and city council members serve two-year terms with no term limits.
The filing deadline to be on the ballot is February 14, 2025. Election Day is set for May 3, 2025.
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