Mayor's Message

Mayor's Message: Neighborhoods are the reason Fort Worth remains strong

Brian Chatman — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST

It was a pleasure to recognize those neighborhoods that represent the very heart and soul of our city. And, it’s the people in those organized neighborhoods who are promoting a cleaner, safer and more attractive city.

Mayor's Message: FWISD should be commended for work on parent involvement

Brian Chatman — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST

You’ve probably heard me say a strong public education system is fundamental to everything we do at the city. We cannot succeed as a city unless our children are given every opportunity to succeed themselves.

Mayor's Message: Better days are ahead for American Airlines

Brian Chatman — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:00 PST

We don't envy the tough decisions ahead for American Airlines, but we remain supportive of their efforts to emerge from this process stronger than before and are confident the American Airlines team will succeed.

Mayor's Message: Let’s not quit effort to preserve our history

Bill Begley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:00 PST

Today, the City Council voted 8-0 (with Councilmember Zim Zimmerman abstaining) against the option to invest additional public funds to maintain an aviation museum exhibit that would’ve been used to raise awareness and funds for a permanent Fort Worth Aviation Museum.

Mayor's Message: Building bridges that will lead to a stronger Fort Worth

Brian Chatman — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:00:00 PST

The U.S. Conference of Mayors held its annual meeting in Washington D.C. last week, and I was honored to join many of my fellow mayors from North Texas to forge new relationships and learn from each other.

Mayor's Message: 2012 set to be a year of change and progress

Brian Chatman — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:00:00 PST

New Year’s Resolutions? Well, as we kick off a new year, here are a few top items on my list as we strive to preserve our city’s quality of life, create jobs and build a better tomorrow for both current and future generations.