FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Mattie Parker has been elected the 45th Mayor of the City of Fort Worth. Parker, who is 37 years old, is the youngest leader of a major city. The city of Fort Worth was recently dubbed the 12th largest city in the country, nearing 1 million people.
Parker said she ran for Mayor to provide a bright future for our next generation. “That’s why I want a growing economy with good jobs, well-funded police & fire services, inclusive leadership, and schools of excellence for all students,” she wrote on twitter during her candidacy.
Parker thanked her supporters at a West 7th bar watch party saying this was a pivotal moment for Fort Worth, a run off election the entire country was watching. “Because of your support here tonight, we will do extraordinary things for Fort Worth,” said Parker.
Parker had steered her campaign away from partisan politics, she says she wants to bring Fort Worth together and focusing on major issues like racial equity, transportation, recruiting businesses , workforce and education, to name a few.
Governor Greg Abbott, who endorsed Parker during her campaign congratulated her on twitter. “Mattie will be a great leader for the people of Fort Worth. She will keep the community safe and spur job growth with economic development,” he said.
And the current mayor Betsy Price, who endorsed Parker as well also congratulated Parker saying “Mattie undoubtedly has the heart for service and the head for policy that we need leading Fort Worth during this time of rapid growth and change. The new voice and fresh perspective Mattie brings to the table will be invaluable on the Fort Worth City Council. I am confident that she and this council will continue to work together to build for the future of Fort Worth with innovation and intention, while maintain the unique history and spirit that makes Fort Worth such a special place.”
“From the beginning, this campaign has been about building One Fort Worth. While one night’s results may not have been what we wanted, the historic turnout sent a clear message that voters are crying out for leaders who accept Texans of all backgrounds, races, and walks of life.
I will continue the fight to give more communities a seat at the table, expand prosperity to all our neighborhoods, and elect leaders who truly represent all the people.”
Parker will be sworn in as mayor on June 15th.
