Democrat Dan Barrett, a lawyer and former state representative, is planning to file as a candidate for Mayor of Fort Worth.
"I think its time for a new direction," Barrett said. "The other candidates in the race to me represent business as usual. I think we need new vision and I think I’m the person for the job."
Barrett, a lawyer with Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla, & Elam, served in the Texas House from December 2007 to January 2009, representing District 97. The district covers southwest Fort Worth, Benbrook and Edgecliff Village.
Barrett won a seat in the House in a special election to finish out a term for Republican Anna Mowery, who resigned. Barrett was the only Democrat in a seven-way race. He lost his bid for a full-term in 2008 to Republican Mark Shelton.
Barrett said he plans to make a formal announcement about his candidacy on Friday.
Former City Council members Cathy Hirt and Jim Lane and Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector Betsy Price are also running for the job.
-Aman Batheja
Well, you have already lost my vote by
choosing to censor comments on your site. This indicates to me an intolerance to any criticism that might appear.
Posted by: joe bailey | February 24, 2011 at 12:08 PM
A liberal democrat to replace a liberal democrat? Sure, why not. Fort Worth is already a sanctuary town with an unfeasible pension plan. How could things get worse???
Posted by: Thomas Sullivan | February 24, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Can you say NO....I CAN!!!
Posted by: Momof5 | February 24, 2011 at 01:50 PM
I thought Mr. Barrett did a great job as my Representative. I'm curious to see how he plans to fix Fort Worth's budgetary woes...
Posted by: Cicero56 | February 24, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Wonderful news. You have my vote Dan.
Posted by: carolcordell@sbcglobal.net | February 24, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Glad you are running. It will be hard to fill Mike Moncrief's shoes but, if anyone can, it will be you. Good Luck and you have my familys vote
Posted by: Carey | March 22, 2011 at 11:58 PM