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Mattie Parker: “We're a city manager form of government.”

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

Fort Worth Mayor Parker says cities could play important role if Trump is re-elected

Published July 19, 2024 | Video Starts at 06:41

But we've let partisan politics play into how you really govern places. And I think in the city, we've done an excellent job. As a reminder, We're a city manager form of government. Sometimes it feels different. Maybe people perceive me to be a strong mayor because I'm very involved in the city of Fort Worth, and I really care deeply about which policy direction we're going. (06:41–06:43)

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