FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – The Fort Worth City Council has approved a council-redistricting plan, but the vote was not unanimous. The lone "no" vote belonged to Councilman Sal Espino, who favored a map … “We’ve had lots of input and every time we’ve had maps presented from groups we’ve made some small tweaks. The approved plan does not include a second Hispanic District. Their votes don’t matter. Florez said the UHC's lawyers feel the group will have a good case during the Department of Justice's review, during which the map will be examined to make sure it follows the Voting Rights Act. 200 Texas St. 200 Texas St. It is one of the last houses in the one of Fort Worth’s oldest neighborhoods along Samuels Avenue. ©2020 City of Fort Worth, TexasAll rights reserved Our votes don’t matter.’ Ya know what, they’re right. Events around Fort Worth Public Safety. North Fort Worth Alliance Trinity Habitat for Humanity Streams & Valleys, Inc Keller ISD Development Impact Analysis: 1. The city's diversity would show up on the council more if the city added more districts, Espino said. He said potential legal issues could have been avoided if the council had adopted a 10-1 council model instead of the current 8-1. Fax: 817-392-6187 Dennis Shingleton . The approved plan keeps the same number of districts, but redraws one to include a growing Hispanic community on the north side. Espino said the process was fair and open but believes the UHC has a good case against the city. ZONING MAP CHANGE STAFF REPORT City Council Meeting Date: Council District 9 November 7, 2017 ... exemplifies the economic, social, ethnic and historical heritage of the City of Fort Worth. See the city calendar for a detailed schedule. Before leaving city council Florez indicated his organization might file a lawsuit over the new plan. We obviously can’t make everybody happy, but I think it’s been an excellent process,” said Price. Elected in June 2014, District 9 representative Ann Zadeh joined the Fort Worth City Council ranks already a seasoned veteran at navigating the important decisions city leaders must make. The mayor is the official head of the city’s government and represents Fort Worth on ceremonial occasions. The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved new boundaries for its eight council district by an 8-1 vote.. Contact Mayor & City Council Office Staff. Fernando Florez of the United Hispanic Council says it could if five affluent, politically-active, predominantly Anglo precincts were moved from District 9 on the south side. Meanwhile, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price told the council that the plan has been study, revised and the subject of numerous public hearings. In a redistricting requirement to equalize the population of each council district, Councilman Sal Espino in fast-growing North Fort Worth loses 58,000 residents, but the plan increases the Hispanic majority to 62%. "As the city has changed, our institutions of government have not, and that's a challenge that we have going forward," Espino said after the meeting. The United Hispanic Council says it may sue the city of Fort Worth. U.S. Justice Department approval of the new redistricting plan is required before it can be implemented. In council-manager systems – the most popular form of government in the United States today – a city council appoints a city manager to administer and coordinate municipal operations and programs. "The city is headed in the wrong direction on this. Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Telephone: 817-392-8809 She enrolled at the University of Texas at Arlington and obtained a masters in city and regional planning in 1992. District Director: Michael Crain “We’ve done the hard work of making sure that this is a district and map that will pass our pre-clearance, and not just by a thin margin,” said Burns. Council members who spoke during Tuesday's meeting and voted in favor of the map said they believe it will pass the pre-clearance hurdle. Brian Byrd won the election to represent the residents of Council District 3 on May 6, 2017. Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Telephone: 817-392-8803 They’ve done it intentionally for incumbent protection.”. Former KERA reporter BJ Austin spent more than 25 years in broadcast journalism, anchoring and reporting in Atlanta, New York, New Orleans and Dallas. It takes six members to constitute a quorum. The Council-initiated rezoning process, adopted in November In the absence of the mayor, the mayor pro tem presides over council meetings. In Fort Worth, council also appoints the city secretary, city attorney, city auditor, municipal court judges and residents who serve on city boards and commissions. Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns voted for the plan and predicts it will get approval from the U.S. Justice Department. 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The mayor is the official head of the city’s government and represents Fort Worth on ceremonial occasions. The Master Thoroughfare Plan shows the extension of Brewer Road … Mayor Betsy Price says everybody worked hard and gave up something to create the new redistricting plan. ZONING MAP CHANGE STAFF REPORT City Council Meeting Date: Council District 6 June 25, 2019 ... connecting far southwest Fort Worth and DFW International Airport. Ann Zadeh (District 9) About the City Council. Fort Worth, TX 76102, View a map of proposed 2018 bond projects in District 9, Trinity Metro expands on-demand service in Near Southside, JPS Health Network providing drive-thru flu shot clinics through Oct. 23, New bike share station now open on Race Street, Curb ramp improvements and concrete repairs in Central Business District move into second year, CARES Act funding still available to families, Trinity Trails improvements give residents more to explore, Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests now available at three additional Tarrant locations, CVS Health adds more COVID-19 drive-thru test sites. Fax: 817-392-6187. Edwin Edwards. “I believe that the United Hispanic Council Map is still better in terms of compactness, continuity, communities of interest and compliance with the principals as articulated by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as well as the 14th and 15th amendment of our U.S. Constitution,” he said. For website corrections, write to public.affairs@usace.army.mil FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – The Fort Worth City Council has approved a council-redistricting plan, but the vote was not unanimous. “We have a respectful, legitimate disagreement on whether the city staff redistricting plan is the best we can do, I would respectfully say no. 200 Texas St. They feel like, ‘why should we vote? Fort Worth, TX 76102, View a map of proposed 2018 bond projects in District 3, Fort Worth residents may no longer use their library card at the Benbrook Public Library, CVS Health adds more COVID-19 drive-thru test sites. Espino went on to say that he didn’t believe the staff-redistricting plan is the best that can be done. “We would oppose pre-clearance of the staff map, and if necessary go beyond that.”. He says those five precincts traditionally dilute the Hispanic vote, preventing a Latino from being elected. Use OneAddress to find your district. We obviously can’t make everybody happy,” she said. The city will submit the map in the coming weeks to the Department of Justice and will receive word back as early as 60 days after that. Florez and the UHC argued that five voting precincts near Texas Christian University should be removed from District 9 because they dilute the votes of Hispanics, who make up most of the district. Information about Fort Worth's Council District 9. 200 Texas St. Councilmembers are elected from the district in which they reside, with the exception of the mayor who is elected at large. The mayor may respond to resident concerns by appointing special committees to address particular issues. Zadeh - a Fort Worth resident of more than 25 years - came to Texas after obtaining a bachelors degree in environmental studies from the University of California - Santa Cruz. “We say here’s the problem, ‘if you in fact adopt this plan you’re doing it intentionally.’ That’s what they’ve done. District 9 Councilman Joel Burns says the new election boundary map actually increases Hispanic numbers, and he believes the Justice Department will approve. Fernando Florez, UHC redistricting chair, said the group may challenge the legality of the map when the U.S. Department of Justice reviews it in the coming weeks. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. The new voting districts will be in place for the 2013 city council elections. “We’ve had lots of input and every time we’ve had maps presented from groups we’ve made some small tweaks. Fort Worth residents may no longer use their library card at the Benbrook Public Library; CVS Health adds more COVID-19 drive-thru test sites; Contact Information. The United Hispanic Council says it may sue the city of Fort Worth. In Swing States, Officials Struggle To Process Ballots Early Due To Strict Local Laws, Texas' Attempt To Ban Common Abortion Procedure Blocked By Appeals Court, Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak. The mayor is a voting member of the city council, presides over council meetings and represents the council to the public. "This is a district and a map that will pass our pre-clearance and -- not just by a margin, but because it goes far beyond what is required of us," said Councilman Joel Burns, whose district is at the center of the UHC objection. About Fort Worth City Council. Email: District9@fortworthtexas.gov. Some Hispanic voters claim they’ve been disenfranchised by the plan that denies them fuller representation. To request a proclamation or certificate of recognition, use the online form. Fort Worth, incorporated in 1873, adopted a council-manager form of government when it received its charter from the Texas Legislature in 1924. They don’t count.”. District 3 Office ©2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Work session and regular meeting agendas are generally posted on Friday afternoons before each regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting. We’ve done the hard work of making sure that this is a district and a map that will pass our pre-clearance,” he said. Fernando Florez with the United Hispanic Council opposed the plan vehemently and claims it protects politicians while making it difficult for a Hispanic candidate to win, by leaving an influential pocket of predominantly white voters in the central voting district. They put on a good show.".

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