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#20 Betsy Price: Mayor of Fort Worth, TX The Climb - Cross Roads & Defining Moments
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Betsy Price is the 44th Mayor of Fort Worth, TX, the 13th largest city in the United States. She is also the longest-serving Mayor in the history of Fort Worth. On this episode, we discuss Betsy's early life and her journey into the political world. We also talk about the impact of social media on politics, the future of Fort Worth & the DFW Metroplex and much more. Enjoy The Climb!
(1:37) - Mayor Price’s early life as the youngest of 4
(4:34) - What led you to want to pursue a career in politics?
(7:30) - How running a political campaign has changed over the past two decades
(9:58) - Voter turnout issues in local elections vs. national tickets
(14:29) - The impact of social media on politics
(20:40) - Cycling through “scenic” French country-side
(22:59) - The maturation of Mayor Price’s personal relationships as she decided to run for mayor
(26:25) - What else was holding you back from running initially?
(28:00) - What drives your passion for service?
(28:45) - Are your children involved in politics?
(30:17) - The relationship between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the influence of legacy business-families on the direction of Fort Worth
(35:12) - What are some of the biggest challenge you’ve faced as Mayor?
(37:58) - Bob’s experience on the tension in Chicago
(40:46) - The future of Fort Worth and DFW Metroplex through attracting the best talent
(43:55) - Balancing the growth of Fort Worth without losing control
(46:24) - How Fort Worth was able to reverse a pension financing disaster
(51:36) - The issue of retaining TCU Graduate talent in Fort Worth
(54:28) - What do you want people to know about Betsy Price?
(56:36) - What advice would you give to people who want to be of service in local government?
The Climb is produced by Straight Up Podcasts
Betsy Price is the 44th Mayor of Fort Worth, TX, the 13th largest city in the United States. She is also the longest-serving Mayor in the history of Fort Worth. On this episode, we discuss Betsy's early life and her journey into the political world. We also talk about the impact of social media on politics, the future of Fort Worth & the DFW Metroplex and much more. Enjoy The Climb!
(1:37) - Mayor Price’s early life as the youngest of 4
(4:34) - What led you to want to pursue a career in politics?
(7:30) - How running a political campaign has changed over the past two decades
(9:58) - Voter turnout issues in local elections vs. national tickets
(14:29) - The impact of social media on politics
(20:40) - Cycling through “scenic” French country-side
(22:59) - The maturation of Mayor Price’s personal relationships as she decided to run for mayor
(26:25) - What else was holding you back from running initially?
(28:00) - What drives your passion for service?
(28:45) - Are your children involved in politics?
(30:17) - The relationship between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the influence of legacy business-families on the direction of Fort Worth
(35:12) - What are some of the biggest challenge you’ve faced as Mayor?
(37:58) - Bob’s experience on the tension in Chicago
(40:46) - The future of Fort Worth and DFW Metroplex through attracting the best talent
(43:55) - Balancing the growth of Fort Worth without losing control
(46:24) - How Fort Worth was able to reverse a pension financing disaster
(51:36) - The issue of retaining TCU Graduate talent in Fort Worth
(54:28) - What do you want people to know about Betsy Price?
(56:36) - What advice would you give to people who want to be of service in local government?
The Climb is produced by Straight Up Podcasts
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