[vc_row row_content_width=”grid” parallax_background_image=”4120″][vc_column][mkdf_elements_holder holder_full_height=”no” number_of_columns=”one-column” switch_to_one_column=”” alignment_one_column=””][mkdf_elements_holder_item item_padding=”190px 61% 204px 0px” item_padding_1367_1600=”147px 61% 157px 0px” item_padding_1025_1366=”119px 54% 132px 0px” item_padding_769_1024=”119px 35% 132px 0px” item_padding_681_768=”119px 17% 132px 0px” item_padding_680=”119px 0% 132px 0px”][mkdf_section_title position=”” show_separator=”yes” separator_position=”left” title_tag=”h1″ disable_break_words=”yes” text_tag=”p” text_font_weight=”” title=”2021 Fort Worth Mayoral Run-Off Election” title_color=”#ffffff” text=”The run-off election will take place on June 5, 2021.” text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”17″ text_line_height=”25″ title_padding=”10px” text_margin=”36px”][/mkdf_elements_holder_item][/mkdf_elements_holder][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1551434304006{padding-top: 105px !important;padding-bottom: 38px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-3 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][mkdf_section_title position=”” show_separator=”yes” separator_position=”center” title_tag=”” disable_break_words=”no” text_tag=”p” text_font_weight=”” title=”Meet the Candidates for the Runoff Election” text=”Mattie Parker and Deborah Peoples face off in the June 5th election for Fort Worth mayor. Learn more about the candidates.” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”25px” title_padding=”13px” text_margin=”32px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mkdf_team type=”info-below-image” team_name_tag=”” team_target=”_blank” team_social_icon_pack=”ion_icons” team_social_ion_icon_1=”ion-social-facebook” team_social_icon_1_target=”_blank” team_social_ion_icon_2=”ion-social-twitter” team_social_icon_2_target=”_blank” team_name=”Mattie Parker” team_position=”Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate” team_social_icon_1_link=”https://www.facebook.com/MattieforMayor/” team_social_icon_2_link=”https://twitter.com/MattieforMayor” team_image=”4134″ team_link=”https://mattieformayor.com/”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1620833106104{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=”4140″ primary_title=”“Help Every Neighborhood Prosper“” hover_title=”Click Below” hover_background_color=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1620843382606{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”]Click the drop down arrows below to learn more about Mattie Parker and her plans for Fort Worth.
[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mkdf_team type=”info-below-image” team_name_tag=”” team_target=”_blank” team_social_icon_pack=”ion_icons” team_social_ion_icon_1=”ion-social-facebook” team_social_icon_1_target=”_blank” team_social_icon_2_target=”_blank” team_social_icon_3_target=”_blank” team_image=”4130″ team_name=”Deborah Peoples” team_position=”Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate” team_social_icon_1_link=”https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesForMayor” team_social_icon_2_link=”https://twitter.com/MikadoThemes?lang=en” team_social_icon_3_link=”http://www.linkedin.com” team_link=”https://www.deborahpeoplesformayor.com/”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1620833263008{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=”4141″ primary_title=”“One Fort Worth“” hover_title=”Click Below” hover_background_color=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1620843611501{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]Click the drop down arrows below to learn more about Deborah Peoples and her plans for Fort Worth.
[/vc_hoverbox][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_text_aligment=”left” simple_background_color=”#f8f8f8″][vc_column width=”1/2″][mkdf_elements_holder holder_full_height=”no” number_of_columns=”one-column” switch_to_one_column=”1024″ alignment_one_column=””][mkdf_elements_holder_item item_padding=”114px 17% 120px” item_padding_1367_1600=”36px 80px 42px 80px” item_padding_1025_1366=”8px 52px 14px 52px” item_padding_769_1024=”75px 160px 82px 121px” item_padding_681_768=”31px 80px 37px 76px” item_padding_680=”0px 20px 6px 30px”][mkdf_accordion layout=”simple”][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”About Mattie Parker”][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Education”][vc_column_text]As a career advocate for education, Parker aims to continue advocating for education as mayor. She plans to implement career training for the next generation and creating classrooms of excellence for all schools. One plan that she hopes to implement is to connect City Hall with all of the public schools in an effort to create a collegiate and vocational learning opportunities for students. Along with a desire to help students, Mattie Parker also aims to help connect parents with early childhood education resources to better prepare their children for schooling.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Justice”][vc_column_text]With a goal of protecting the neighborhoods, Parker aims to introduce state-of-the-art technology and training for Fort Worth police and fire departments. She wants to encourage frequent and consistent conversations between police and neighborhoods by attending neighborhood meetings with the police chief. Along with providing technology and training, Mattie Parker also plans to advocate for responsible oversight of the Crime Control Prevention District to ensure that public safety resources are focused in the areas with the most need.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Economy”][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Other Goals and Initiatives”][vc_column_text]Parker aims to serve as a careful steward and watchdog of tax dollars. She wants to make City Hall more accessible to every citizen, so their voices may be heard. She plans to implement an open-door policy at the mayor’s office and promises to work closely with neighborhood leaders to understand the issues facing their communities. Parker also plans to improve on the infrastructure of the city and to create and maintain parks and recreation areas for neighborhoods.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][/mkdf_accordion][/mkdf_elements_holder_item][/mkdf_elements_holder][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mkdf_elements_holder holder_full_height=”no” number_of_columns=”one-column” switch_to_one_column=”1024″ alignment_one_column=””][mkdf_elements_holder_item item_padding=”114px 17% 120px” item_padding_1367_1600=”36px 80px 42px 80px” item_padding_1025_1366=”8px 52px 14px 52px” item_padding_769_1024=”75px 160px 82px 121px” item_padding_681_768=”31px 80px 37px 76px” item_padding_680=”0px 20px 6px 30px”][mkdf_accordion layout=”simple”][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”About Deborah Peoples”][vc_column_text]Peoples was born and raised during a time of great change in Fort Worth and America at large. Her convictions, hard work, and dedication helped her to excel in school and earn a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Texas Women’s University. After graduation, she worked with the city of Fort Worth, where she helped connect residents with city resources. After this, she entered the business world and worked her way up at AT&T where she worked as Vice President in charge of growing revenue across 22 states and managing over 5,000 employees. After retiring from a three-decade career as a successful executive, Deborah Peoples has continued in her commitment to positive change by serving as Chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party. During her time as chair, the county reached new heights in voter registration and civic engagement.
[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Education”][vc_column_text]As mayor, Peoples’ goal regarding education is to bring parents, teachers, and scientific experts to the table to find a way to safely move forward during a pandemic. She aims to prioritize vaccinations for teachers and establish an oversight committee in an effort to ensure all schools have the proper resources and have successfully implemented safety measures. Along with these COVID -19 safety protocols, she plans to equip high schools with job-training and apprentice programs by partnering with local employers.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Justice”][vc_column_text]Peoples claims it is critical for citizens to “have a properly funded police department with top-notch training.” As mayor, her goal is to promote public safety, beyond just community policing and de-escalation training. Her goal is to establish crime intervention and prevention programs that would prevent potential safety issues before a police officer needs to be called.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Economy”][vc_column_text]Using her experience as a senior executive for AT&T, Peoples plans to utilize proven tools for economic growth. The tools include targeted business incentives, investments in previously ignored communities, and economic relief based on need rather than insider connections.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][mkdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h5″ title=”Other Goals and Initiatives”][vc_column_text]Peoples’ goal for “One Fort Worth” begins with tapping into the potential Fort Worth offers as one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. She wants to unite Fort Worth by listening to community members of all geographic, racial, and sexual identities. She aims to increase healthcare access to all residents in a way that does not increase costs, without discrimination. Along with healthcare, Peoples promises to help the elderly better protect themselves from fraud and providing and connecting the elderly with resources.[/vc_column_text][/mkdf_accordion_tab][/mkdf_accordion][/mkdf_elements_holder_item][/mkdf_elements_holder][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_text_aligment=”center”][vc_column][mkdf_elements_holder holder_full_height=”no” number_of_columns=”one-column” switch_to_one_column=”” alignment_one_column=”center” background_text=”we are ready for change” background_font_size=”400px” background_text_color=”#0735be” background_top_position=”-115px” background_left_position=”-40px” background_color=”#0431b8″][mkdf_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”center” item_padding=”52px 0 86px 0″ item_padding_769_1024=”52px 15px 86px 15px” item_padding_681_768=”52px 15px 86px 15px” item_padding_680=”52px 15px 86px 15px” background_image=”2894″][vc_column_text]
Saturday, June 5, 2021 is Election Day. Go Vote!
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