Fort Worth Council Race: Jamieson vs Ortiz

0:00Fort Worth's gearing up for a special election on May 2 for the District 10 City Council seat. Allen Blalock stepping down to run for the Texas House, leaving first-timers Chris Jamison and Alicia Ortiz in a tight race. Jamison's a 47-year-old entrepreneur and homeowners association, President pulling big endorsements for Mayor Maddie Parker, County. Commissioner Mani Ramirez and both the police and firefighters associations. Founders like Parker started hunting for a business savvy replacement right after Blalock's announcement last fall. They tapped Jamison for his development know-how in this booming North Corridor, along Interstate 35W, home to 95,000, residents in the alliance area. Ortiz, 50 years old and a former District Director for ex-Counselmember Carrie Moon, filed later and says the heavy backing shut her out of donors. Folks are calling Jamison support, a juggernaut, but Ortiz has her fans too, including Council members, Carlos Flores and Charles Laura's Dorf.

1:01She's well-known from years handling neighborhood issues and infrastructure bonds. Supporters note she's respected across the district, even by some Jamison backers who say they'd work with her if needed. Campaign cash is neck-and-neck, both report around $23,000 on hand through late March, with Ortiz loaning her bid 25. There's been some mix-up on the police endorsement timing, but they stuck with Jamison for his financial edge. Ortiz is hitting doors and fire stations, leaning on her voting record and public safety ties. With low turnout expected, maybe under 5,000 votes, this North Fort Worth showdown could hinge on neighborhood turnout as May 2nd nears. Voters get two solid picks in a district craving-grow solutions. That wraps Dallas News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.