Job description | The Council is the city’s governing body. This position is elected by district; term is two years. |
Duties | Enacts city laws and ordinances Determines city policies Adopts city budget Appoints city manager to administer city government |
Annual salary | $25,000; reimbursed for official city expenses. |
Meetings | Council meetings three times per month; special meetings called as needed. |
City contact information | Contact City Secretary csoadmin@fortworthtexas.gov 817-392-6150 |
Elizabeth M. Beck | Website: https://elizabethforfortworth.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/elizabethfortx?lang=en Email: info@elizabethbeckfortexas.com | RUNOFF |
Fernando Peralta | Website: https://www.fernandoperalta.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vote.peralta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/voteperalta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vote.peralta/ Email: fernandoperalta1028@gmail.com | RUNOFF |
Recent News Articles
- “What do Latinos want from Fort Worth’s next mayor, leaders?” Fort Worth Report (6/1/21) https://fortworthreport.org/2021/06/01/what-do-latinos-want-from-fort-worths-next-mayor-leaders-they-dont-necessarily-have-to-look-like-us-but-be-an-ally/
- “Fort Worth mayor race dominates, but don’t sleep on these City Council runoffs” (editorial), Fort Worth Star-Telegram (5/20/21) https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/editorials/article251549378.html (paywall)
- “How much do PACs influence local elections? The answer is sometimes elusive,” Fort Worth Report (4/27/21) https://fortworthreport.org/2021/04/27/how-much-do-pacs-influence-local-elections-the-answer-is-sometimes-elusive/
- “This Fort Worth council candidate convicted of armed robbery is eligible for office,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (paywall), (4/27/21) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article250982809.html
- “Campaigning changes in COVID-19 world,” Fort Worth Report (4/21/21) https://fortworthreport.org/2021/04/21/campaigning-changes-in-covid-19-world/
- “Social media posts disrupt Fort Worth city council race,” Fort Worth Report (4/20/21) https://fortworthreport.org/2021/04/20/social-media-posts-disrupt-fort-worth-city-council-race/
- “Fort Worth City Council candidate who robbed pair at gunpoint in 1999 ruled ineligible,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (paywall), (4/16/21), https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article250708199.html
- “One candidate stands out in politically active Fort Worth City Council district,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (paywall), (4/15/21), https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/editorials/article250598694.html
- “Fort Worth council candidate who yelled profanity after a forum has left the race,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (paywall), (4/6/21), https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article250632254.html
- “District 9 Candidate Faces Accusations of Unwanted Sexual Advances and Documented Aggravated Assault,” Fort Worth Weekly, (4/9/21), https://www.fwweekly.com/2021/04/09/district-9-candidate-faces-accusations-of-unwanted-sexual-advances-and-documented-aggravated-assault/
- “Fort Worth council rejects independent commission as it prepares to redraw districts,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (paywall), (4/6/21), https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article250474541.html