As Fate Would Have It

This year there are four recall votes on the ballot, three city council people and the mayor. Former Mayor David Billings talks about why the recalls happened and what this means for the future of good government. And he reminds Fate citizens to vote.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Brought to you by the Good Government Institute.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Alan Bojorquez is an attorney who represents cities across Texas. He is also president of the CENTEX chapter of the American Society of Public Administration. Good government is in his DNA. Listen to him discuss his Ten Texas Traits of Good Government.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Brought to you by the Good Government Institute.

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The Rockwall Times

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

David Vega joins the conversation to discuss his on-line newspaper, the Rockwall Times. Co-host David Billings is a contributor and discusses the impact of local news and local reporting and why local news matters.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Brought to you by the Good Government Institute.

Fate, Tx

The Rockwall Times

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

David Billings talks about testifying before the Texas House of Representatives during their recent session. He talks about his organization ReSet Texas and about how the group of citizens wants to make sure growth happens correctly. Growth has to pay for growth. There's more, just listen.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Brought to you by the Good Government Institute.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Codi Chinn is no longer on city council after a recall vote removed her from office. She joins the show to talk about the recall, how it interfered with city business and her thoughts on serving in office. A lively conversation with two former adversaries, now respected colleagues. Isn't that how government is supposed to work? We talk about it.

David Billings' Op-Ed: Recall Elections Should Be Rare

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

David Billings talks about data centers, the benefits and the challenges. His point in this episode is that smart planning by both government and citizens is essential.

David Billings' Rockwell Voices article on Data Centers

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

The city of Fate charter, what is it and why is it important? Autumn Lobinsky a member of the 2025 Charter Review Commission, explains the charter and why it may need to be update, especially now. It's the city's playbook she says.

Read the City Charter and other documents at https://library.municode.com/TX/Fate/CODES/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTICH

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Elections have a process, legal guidelines to follow. Election officials work hard to make sure everyone votes who wants to vote does. Chris Lynch is the Rockwall County Elections Supervisor. He will tell you that in Rockwall elections are fair and done right.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Clarence Jorif is the incoming commander of the Terry Fisher Post of Rockwall's American Legion. The Army veteran joins Navy veteran David Billings to discuss the work of the American Legion and Boys and Girls State.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Mark Russo is the District 3 Justice of the Peace in Rockwall County, TX. He joins David Billings on this episode and talks about what cases he handles in his court and how people should prepare for court. Hint, look sharp, dress up.

Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, former Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show.

Fate, Tx

Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: David Billings, David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic