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Bass family, firefighters union among top donors to Fort Worth City Council
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Drew Shaw , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 5 million, with a significant portion coming from a small group of donors.
Fort Worth City Council members have raised a substantial amount of money for their campaigns since 2021. 5 million, with a significant portion coming from a small group of donors. These donors include prominent local individuals and groups.
The Bass family and the local firefighters union are among the top contributors. Other notable donors include investor John Goff and Gary Blake, a CEO in the long-term care industry. Further details on the campaign finance reports and donor lists are available from the Fort Worth Report, which compiled the information from council members who have served full terms over the past five years.
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Category: safety Published: June 20, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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