Considering Running for Local Office? What to know with Tara Maldonado

This week, filing starts to put your name on the ballot in a local Texas election. We sit down with Tara Maldonado, a progressive candidate who ran three times for city council in Fort Worth. Ann and Tara share stories and perspectives that give average listeners a genuine look inside what it takes.

SHORT STORY #1: Censoring Art: Modern Exhibit Receives Backlash
- The Modern Releases Statement Regarding Removed Sally Mann Photographs in Fort Worth
- Don’t let critics censor Fort Worth photo exhibit because they see iniquity, not art

SHORT STORY #2: Why is Keller ISD Looking to Split their District?
- Keller school board now plans to keep public out of a meeting to discuss proposed split
- Splitting Keller ISD in two? Fort Worth mayor opposes idea, hasn’t heard from district
- Why a plan to split Keller ISD into two districts has trustees feeling ‘blindsided
- Parody ‘Alliance ISD’ Facebook page pokes fun at proposed Keller school district split

SHORT STORY #3: The 89 Legislation Starts Tomorrow! A quick brief on state politics
- Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
- Texas Take Podcast

BIG STORY: Conversation with Tara Maldonaldo on What it Takes to Run for Local Office
- Attend her event

WINS AND LOSSES:

Ann
👎 - Fort Worth goes from a 100 to a 97 in inclusiveness to LGBTQ communities
👍 - Rail Project in Near Southside
EJ
👎 - Dallas Community gets time with their city manager candidates
👍 - ROSIE ALTERATIONS | FWAAMFEST MARCH 15

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