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Mattie Parker: “I've been really pleased in the last 24, 48 hours when I've…”

Featuring: Mattie Parker, Republican | Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker pushing for change following fatal shooting of TCU student

Published | Video Starts at 01:37

The City Council has also adopted zoning changes to require conditional use permits for new or expanding bars larger than 2,000 square feet. I've been really pleased in the last 24, 48 hours when I've met with bar owners, they're at the table willing to be better. At the same time, recognize the city has stepped up in a big way as well. I think that we're making very, very good progress with it. A lot of good things to come. Chaz Tai Plot, who owns multiple bars in West 7th, says the concern is not inside the bars but outside on the streets. (01:37–01:46)

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Asserts that bar owners are cooperating with the city to improve safety, and the city has taken significant action.

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