Fort Worth is taking a hard look at its city charter, the rulebook for how the city works. A special task force is being assembled to review it, which could mean some big changes are coming to how our city is run.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 7 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Some charter amendments, like the proposed increase in Mayor and Council pay, will have a direct financial impact on the city budget.
City officials and staff may benefit from increased pay and more efficient administrative processes.
Taxpayers will fund any increases in elected official salaries.
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The commission voted to clarify its role in recommending historic designations to the City Council. This aims to streamline the process and ensure the commission's expertise is formally recognized in decisions about protecting historic properties.