Fort Worth City Council Appoints Interim Police Chief and Debates County Redistricting

Interim Police Chief Appointment

• 📌 The Fort Worth City Council is set to approve Robert Aldridge as the interim police chief.
• 🗓️ Aldridge, who joined the Fort Worth PD in 1999, will begin his interim role on June 1st, the day after current Chief Neil Noakes retires.
• 🔍 A national search for a permanent police chief is underway, with a successor expected to be named in August.
• 🗣️ The community will have opportunities to provide input and interact with finalists during the search process.

County Redistricting Plan Opposition

• ⚠️ The council is also considering a resolution to oppose the Tarrant County Commissioners' redistricting plan.
• 📊 Critics argue the plan disregards census data and was created by a conservative law firm to favor conservative candidates.
• ⚖️ The proposed resolution would establish the city of Fort Worth's formal stance on the controversial redistricting proposal.
• 🗳️ This redistricting plan could impact voting in traditionally Democratic precincts within the county.