Activist accuses Fort Worth mayor of ‘threat.’ Parker says she was being family ‘protector’

Several Fort Worth Democrats demand Mayor Mattie Parker apologize to a community activist for a comment Parker made that they described as a political threat.

Patrice Jones, a Fort Worth resident, said Parker made a “terroristic threat” against her after she addressed the mayor and council members at a Sept. 30 public meeting. Jones was among a handful of speakers urging council members to vote against reducing opportunities residents have to make public comments during council meetings. The proposal passed with a 7-4 vote.

“Patrice, I still have your casket,” Parker called out from the dais as Jones took her seat in the audience after addressing the council.

During her remarks, Jones warned that limiting public comments could force her and others to seek out alternatives to air concern