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As Fate Would Have It

As Fate Would Have It

By: Valley Park Productions
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As Fate Would Have It is hosted by Fate, Texas Mayor David Billings and David Martin, host of the Good Government Show. On this podcast we are going to discuss the fate of Fate. What's going on in the city, plans for the future and how the Mayor is creating a better Fate for Fate, Texas.2024 Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Codi Chinn and Fate's Recall Council Vote

    Codi Chinn and Fate's Recall Council Vote
    Jun 22 2026

    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.

    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
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    29 mins
  • Data Centers, Don't Leave it up to Fate

    Data Centers, Don't Leave it up to Fate
    May 18 2026

    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.

    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
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    24 mins
  • Your Charter, Your Constitution

    Your Charter, Your Constitution
    Apr 20 2026

    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.

    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
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    25 mins
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