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Fort Worth Weekly
By Edward Brown
Ann Zadeh: “Having equal access to services for all citizens” is critical, and it plays into “racial equity.”
Courtesy of Ann Zadeh’s campaign
Over her 10 years as Fort Worth’s mayor, Betsy Price grew her leadership position beyond its city charter-designated powers of voting as a member of city council and representing the city on all ceremonial occasions. Price spent long hours throughout her tenure supporting or leading initiatives like early reading, bike riding, and public health through Blue Zones.
Her seemingly boundless energy and optimism made her a crowd favorite even as her detractors believed she cared more about private business interests than social and economic justice or the plight of marginalized communities.
Fort Worth Weekly
By Edward Brown
Sporting a face mask that read “Fort Worth” and with over a dozen #yallwearamask hashtags superimposed on the post, Price said, “We’re kicking off the second week of the National Wrangler Finals Rodeo in Fort Worth this week. A reminder that masks are required at all times. Let’s stay safe and have some fun.”
Courtesy of Instagram
Speaking at City Hall and surrounded by family, Mayor Betsy Price reflected on her nearly 10 years in office.
“Serving as mayor has been one of the greatest joys of my life, next to having my children and grandchildren,” she said last week. “Today, I announce that I will not seek a sixth term. It’s a hard decision, but it is the right thing at this time. Coming to that conclusion did not come lightly. I’ve been in conversation with my children, grandchildren, husband, and minister for some time now. There’s no perfect answer as to the time when you should step aside, but you should