817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year
"Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud Kennedy
Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the biggest stories in local culture, politics, and business. EJ Carrion is a local entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member.
Ann and EJ will host a diverse guest list of local leaders that drive Fort Worth’s future. We believe Fort Worth can be a nationally known destination for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. However, the climate in the city today is polarizing between an evolving community that deals with historic Cowtown roots and a wave of progressive newcomers. What we do today and in the next decade is crucial to the future of the Funk. How we respond to political friction, wealth inequality, and social injustice in our communities can make or break our national reputation.
Join us weekly as we do our part to prevent either from happening. Do you have a story you want us to highlight? DM us @817pod on Instagram or email us at 817podcast@gmail.com.
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
City Council is Back from Break. Will Fort Worth Teachers do the Same?
The council returns to their normal meeting schedule tomorrow with a full list of priorities to jump into, from short-term rentals to finalizing the budget. We discuss the different agenda items we need to consider as residents. Learn how you can get involved and attend one of their upcoming meetings below.
The big story is teacher shortages, as FWISD saw a 50% uptick in teacher resignations over the previous year, creating acceleration of vacant positions.
Today's guest co-host Anthony Hernandez is a director of a teacher recruitment organization, so he gives a lot of great perspectives on what is happening and where we can go from here.
Here’s the full budget schedule leading up to its final approval:
- Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, Summerglen Library, 4205 Basswood Blvd.
- Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty St.
- Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave.
- Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, R.D. Evan Community Center, 3242 Lackland Road.
- Budget work session, 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at City Hall, 200 Texas St.
- Budget work session, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at City Hall, 200 Texas St.
- Potential CCPD board meeting, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, City Hall, 200 Texas St.
- Budget work session, 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.
- Budget work session, 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.
- City Council meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.
- City Council meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.
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