Episode Details

Ann, EJ, and Wesley attended Bernie Sanders' Oligarchy Tour with some awesome 817 Gatherers. We give a full analysis of the event, but also what is to come! Watch on YouTube

Big Story: Bernie’s Fighting Oligarchy Tour at Dickies Arena

Short Story 1: Absences force cancellation of Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting

Short Story 2: Fort Worth City Council weighs ending minority business incentive programs

Council to vote on suspending Fort Worth’s diversity and inclusion department

Short Story 3: Kelly Hancock, who represents Fort Worth, set to become next Texas comptroller

Wins: 

Trinity Metro approves 10-year, $324M contract extension for TEXRail, TRE rail operations

High-speed rail study will highlight economic impact for Fort Worth, Arlington

Fort Worth dives into options to create more publicly accessible pools for residents

Could a Latino cultural museum open in Fort Worth? A study underway explores the possibility.

Hundreds of Texans walk for Opal Lee at her annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebration

More than $10M awarded for street improvements in 3 Tarrant County cities

Losses: 

Federal construction disputes push back Panther Island’s flood control project

Fort Worth is short $66.1M for street maintenance. What options could fill the gap?

Actions:

• Tuesday, July 1st at 10am, Tarrant County commissioners’ court meeting.
• Sign up to speak about the wasteful spending for the inevitable lawsuit over the racist gerrymandering map.
• Trinity Pride Festival June 28th

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