The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Star-Telegram announced they will host a moderated forum with Fort Worth mayoral candidates, 11 a.m.-noon, April 14.
"The forum, held virtually on Zoom, will touch on issues facing the business community, including economic development, education, and workforce," the sponsors said in a release.
The panel is open to the public and free. Attendees can register to attend here. Registration is limited to 500.
"We’re excited to host and hear from our mayoral candidates on policy and plans for the future of our City,” Brandom Gengelbach, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, said in a release.
“Our new mayor will inherit a hefty agenda that includes assisting the business community get back on its feet after this pandemic. Our goal is to provide a platform that allows them to hear from candidates directly and make informed decisions at the polls.”
Confirmed candidates include City Council members Brian Byrd and Ann Zadeh; Deborah Peoples, chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party; Mattie Parker, Mayor Betsy Price’s former chief of staff; and Daniel Caldwell, educator. Ryan Rusak, opinion editor at the Star Telegram, will moderate the forum.
A Runoff Forum is scheduled for 11 a.m.-noon May 12.