The LGBTQ Victory Fund has issued a late endorsement in Texas current local elections.
Jason Ballmann is running for Fort Worth City Council District 3. If elected, he will be the first out member of the council since Joel Burns served as councilman for District 9.
District 3 cuts a wedge west of downtown Fort Worth. District 9 is south of downtown.
According to his campaign website, Ballmann served on the Marfa city council.
“During my time in office, I fought for people with real, tangible solutions,” Ballmann explains online. “I helped secure additional funding to improve the Marfa Fire Department station, helped strengthen short-term rental ordinances to protect residents against predatory real estate practices and helped guide the city’s budget to reflect the community’s needs; particularly, proudly advancing projects to repave city streets.”
Ballmann is a brand strategist for Texas Instruments. He’s a volunteer at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
Before moving to Fort Worth, he worked at USC’s Southern California Earthquake Center leading disaster preparedness for earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires and landslides.
“At home, I’m a proud partner to Jake, dog dad to Wrangler and caretaker of 11 backyard chickens,” he reports. “Now, I’m ready to bring my experience and passion for service to Fort Worth City Council. I hope to earn your support, and your vote, on May 3 so we can build a stronger, safer, and more resilient Fort Worth together.”
Early voting is underway and continues through Tuesday, April 29. Election Day is Saturday, May 3.
— David Taffet
