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

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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.

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Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: David Billings, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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

Elections have a process, legal guidelines to follow. Election officials work hard to make sure everyone votes who wants to vote does. Chris Lynch is the Rockwall County Elections Supervisor. He will tell you that in Rockwall elections are fair and done right.

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

Clarence Jorif is the incoming commander of the Terry Fisher Post of Rockwall's American Legion. The Army veteran joins Navy veteran David Billings to discuss the work of the American Legion and Boys and Girls State.

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

Mark Russo is the District 3 Justice of the Peace in Rockwall County, TX. He joins David Billings on this episode and talks about what cases he handles in his court and how people should prepare for court. Hint, look sharp, dress up.

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

There's a lot of traffic on the roads in Fate. It's annoying, it slows down your trips and your commute. But as David Billings explains, road construction is necessary and it's part of long-term plan. Fate is growing and he says, the roads have to keep up with the city's growth.

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

Joining the podcast on this episode is Farrah Brabson of the Children's Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. She talks about how her organization provides essential services for children at risk. She explains how her organization bridges the gap for services government can't provide and how they streamline the services they offer to both victim's, their families and government.

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