But I remind you, across the country there are a lot of mayors that have control of their school districts. I don't think that's necessary here in Texas, but I do think I have a responsibility as the mayor of the fastest growing city in the country to rise up and say our largest school district will do better. In a letter to the school board president, Dr. Camille Rodriguez, and the board members, Mayor Parker pointed to data she called sobering. And she's not alone. (01:31–01:37)
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Asserts that Fort Worth is the fastest growing city in the U.S. and that the mayor has a duty to improve the school district.
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