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Swine Flu Updates

Stimulus-Funded Programs - American Reinvestment and Recovery Act

May is Bike to Work Month in Fort Worth

Posted: 5/5/2009

Fort Worth residents are encouraged to bike to work on May 15. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) will provide coffee and doughnuts for all bicycle riders from 7-9 a.m. at the Intermodal Transportation Center at Ninth and Jones streets.

Best Clean-Air Essayist Will Take Home $500

Posted: 5/7/2009

Tell us in 500 words or fewer what you do to help make Fort Worth’s air cleaner. The best entry will win $500.

Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities Opens Call for Scholarship Applicants

Posted: 5/8/2009

Graduating high school seniors with a qualifying disability who are residents of the City of Fort Worth are eligible to apply for the 2009 Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities Scholarship Awards.

Camp Fort Worth Means Fun and Learning for Children

Posted: 5/6/2009

You can help your children overcome summer boredom by registering them in Camp Fort Worth at one of 19 local community centers. The program is organized by the Fort Worth Department of Parks and Community Services.

2009 General Election Results

Posted: 5/9/2009

Results are unofficial until canvassed by City Council.

Candidate Early Voting Election Day Total % Voting
132 of 132 precincts reporting
Mayor
Louis "Mac" McBee 673 859 1532 7.70%
Mike Moncrief 7,217 6,771 13,988 70.31%
Clyde Picht 2,025 2,351 4,376 21.99%
Total 9,915 9,981 19,896 98.24%
District 2
Salvador "Sal" Espino 441 442 883 100%
District 3
Eric Fox 892 1,014 1,906 41.76%
Elizabeth Jane McCune 63 100 163 3.57%
Gary Hogan 137 266 403 8.83%
A. James Nuttall 51 86 137 3.0%
Matthew Hudson 122 176 298 6.53%
W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman 698 786 1,484 32.52%
Bill Lawson 98 75 173 3.79%
Total 2,061 2,503 4,564 97.92%
District 4
Jeffery Harris 119 97 216 8.02%
Lupe Arriola 422 529 951 35.30%
Danny Scarth 888 639 1,527 56.68%
Total 1,429 1,265 2,694 98.29%
District 5
Melinda Hamilton 184 130 314 19.23%
Carey D. Brown 40 37 77 4.72%
Frank Moss 795 447 1,242 76.06%
Total 1,019 614 1,633 98.20%
District 6
Glen Bucy, Jr. 213 261 474 13.21%
Paul Hicks 229 205 434 12.09%
Jungus Jordan 1,552 1,129 2,681 74.70%
Total 1,994 1,595 3,589 97.63%
District 7
Carter Burdette 893 1,078 1,971 69.75%
Charlie Murphy 339 516 855 30.25%
Total 1,232 1,594 2,826 93.51%
District 8
Suzette Watkins 165 197 362 19.68%
Kathleen Hicks 846 631 1,477 80.32%
Total 1,011 828 1,839 98.66%
District 9
Joel Burns 496 743 1,239 100%

Total Cumulative Votes Cast: 20,253

Total Registered Voters: 331,031

Percentage Voting: 6.12%

Red-Light Cameras

For more information on red-light cameras and their locations, visit the Transportation and Public Works Web site.

Public Meetings

Workforce Solutions -- Workforce Investment Committee Meeting : May 11 2009 9:00AM; Suite 600, 1320 S. University Drive

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Concessions/Commercial Development Committee Meeting: May 11 2009 11:00AM; 3200 E. Airfield Drive.

Commission for Women Meeting: May 11 2009 12:15PM; Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 S. Freeway

Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission: May 11 2009 2:00PM; Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Art Commission Meeting: May 11 2009 5:30PM; Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.

Disciplinary Appeals Board Hearing Special Session -- Appeal Hearing Rescheduled: May 12 2009 9:00AM; Human Resources Department Conference Room 602, 908 Monroe St.

Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee: May 12 2009 11:00AM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Operations Committee Meeting: May 12 2009 1:00PM; 3200 E. Airfield Drive

Infrastructure and Transportation Committee: May 12 2009 1:00PM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Finance/Audit Committee Meeting: May 12 2009 2:00PM; 3200 E. Airfield Drive

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Use Agreement Working Group Meeting: May 12 2009 2:30PM; 3200 E. Airfield Drive

Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation: May 12 2009 2:30PM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Pre-Council Meeting: May 12 2009 3:00PM; City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Council Meeting: May 12 2009 7:00PM; City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Workforce Solutions Board Meeting: May 13 2009 9:00AM; Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Zoning Commission: May 13 2009 10:00AM; Council Chambers

Golf Advisory Committee Meeting: May 13 2009 4:00PM; Meadowbrook Golf Course Clubhouse, 1815 Jenson Rd.

Community Development Council Meeting: May 13 2009 6:00PM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Regular Meeting: May 14 2009 8:30AM; 3200 E. Airfield Drive

Regional Transportation Council Meeting: May 14 2009 1:30PM; North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington.

Crime Control & Prevention District Meeting: May 14 2009 6:00PM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Animal Ordinance Considerations Public Meeting: May 14 2009 6:30PM; Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Animal Ordinance Considerations Public Meeting: May 16 2009 9:00AM; Rose Marine Theatre, 1440 N. Main St.

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Sustainability

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