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THE ISSUES

Unequal Education

Unequal Education

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Worth teachers have been outstretched to their very limit. Staffing shortages have left teachers scrambling to cover classes for other colleagues that are not able to attend school, even as they struggle during these hard times, they still help their own students catch up from pandemic-related learning loss. But there are signs those staffing challenges could be even greater by July 1st, Fort Worth ISD’s deadline for resignations. This school year, the district noticed a 50% rise in teacher resignations over the previous year. With the beginning of the next school year approaching, district 11 hasn't seen enough change. With our district encompassing only a 29% high school graduation rate the current status quo isn't sufficient -we have to do better and aim higher!  

Neighborhood Safety

Neighborhood Safety

The Fort Worth police department has been facing many challenges when it comes to it's pay, pension plan, and being understaffed. These challenges have also bled over to our city staff, fire department, and 911 call centers. Although there was an increase in officers and an increase in funds this past year, crime rates have still risen due to a lack of presence in our district. Being trained in the United States Marine Corps in tactical training with lethal control and the know-how to de-escalate situations is an integral and unique perspective he brings to the city council. Giving our officers top-tier training on how to identify and deal with mental illnesses is just the first step. His military experience aligns with what our officers are dealing with on a daily basis and his real-life experiences in the military help him relate to and understands their issues. We also, have to identify the bad apples that create issues within the police department.

Business Development For Better Jobs

Business Development For Better Jobs

The Fort Worth City Council job placement programs have long focused on large businesses. But with small businesses driving economic growth and job creation in Fort Worth and the surrounding Tarrant County, it’s time for smaller employers to become a larger part of the workforce equation. Working hand in hand and building a coalition to strengthen the message that small businesses need more opportunities than larger organizations. It's time to focus on those small businesses to empower District 11 to expand more growth, opportunities, and job placement.

The Property Taxes Burden

The Property Taxes Burden

For two decades, the City Council has adopted a strategy to grow the neighborhood empowerment area 6, however, the investors and developers have been taking advantage of our city's neighborhood resources versus the communities that they are intended for. Due to this, residents of District 11 are absorbing all of their costs. Our district suffers when investors and developers do not take part in fair practices. These practices in some instances have bled over to the city council and representatives have sided with investors and developers over their constituents. Since they know the loopholes and use the current misrepresentation at the city council, we have been losing ground on property tax relief for years.

Parks and Amenities

Parks and Amenities

The City of Dallas with a population of 1.3 million currently has 17 aquatic pools that have kept up with the greatly needed amenities for aquatic space. Unfortunately, the City of Fort Worth with a population of 913,656 has has only 2 aquatic pools "for many years." The current city council has only just revisited this issue knowing the missed opportunity for additional revenue and the very needed aquatic space for Fort Worth. Bringing aquatic space to District 11 will be a much relief to its residents. 

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