Behind Closed Doors: Chris Nettles Speaks Out on Fort Worth’s City Manager Search


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Dec 09 2024 90 mins   4

Did you miss us?!? We are back with a full episode, including a conversation with councilmember Chris Nettles, who shares his authentic concerns about how the Mayor and council have hired the city's next CEO.

December 10th is going to be a historic council meeting. The council will vote on whether Jay Chapa will be our next city manager and whether Mercy Culture will get its exploitation center. Tune in and get active this week!

SHORT STORY ONE: Mercy Culture wants Fort Worth’s OK on housing for trafficking victims. But will it serve all?
- Ken Paxton vows to shut down Texas church's homeless ministry in new suit
- TAKE ACTION FOR OAKHURST

SHORT STORY TWO: Fort Worth council to vote on economic incentives for Bell manufacturing plant, Ariat expansion

SHORT STORY THREE: Fort Worth council looks ready to hire Jay Chapa as first Hispanic city manager
- Closed interview

BIG STORY: A Conversation with Chris Nettles about the city manager hiring process
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WINS AND LOSSES:

Ann:
👍 Elevated Bike Sharing and Expanded Rail
👎 School Bail Bond Process
- Data for EJ's education rant

EJ:
👍 Elon's callout to F-35s
👎 Dickies moves to California
-Texas' top 1%: Here's the new cutoff for elite earners: The cutoff for being in the top 1% in Texas jumped 24% since 2020
- Frisco BIG CITY plans!