In this special episode of Go Time, recorded at the Fort Worth Chamber’s State of the City event presented by Simmons Bank, Mayor Mattie Parker delivers her fifth State of the City address, “Stories Come to Life in Fort Worth.”

Mayor Parker highlights the city’s progress, challenges, and the shared responsibility we all have in building Fort Worth’s future. And with a population now exceeding one million, she discusses how the City of Fort Worth is utilizing smart policies and planning to ensure it is set up for success far into the future. She also shares updates on her key initiatives: workforce, education, maternal and infant health, and Good Natured.

Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.