As Fate Would Have It

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 Ra...

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 Sho...

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 Ha...

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...

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...

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 Govern...

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-hos...

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 lates...

Former Fate Mayor David Billings explains why he is in favor of a new tax for the people of Rockwall County, Texas. For just $13 dollars a month, this new VATRE tax will help improve schools and property values. Just listen. 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...

David Billings stepped down as mayor of Fate, TX, but he is still a strong advocate for good government. Listen to his future plans and his concern that lower taxes may mean less city services. 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...

Project Cactus is a soon to be started economic development center near I30 in Fate. The site is part of the larger Lafayette Crossing development going on. Listen to Mayor David Billings explain the project and the benefits to the City of Fate. Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good G...

Matt Wavering, economic development director and Chef Mike Shelley of the new Red Dirt Social restaurant join Mayor David Billings to talk about new business and the economic progress in Fate. Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government Show . Fate, Tx Executive Producers: David...

The Texas State Legislature's session begins, and Fate Mayor David Billings discusses what he expects in the upcoming session and what he hopes won't happen. Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, 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 Snyde...

Fate Mayor David Billings is joined by Rockwall County Commissioner Dana Macalik to discuss the county and the city's long term planning, dubbed Our Unity 2050. Listen as they discuss the future and they are not leaving it up to Fate. Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and also host of the podcast The Good Government S...

Cities in Texas may not actually control their own fate. Listen as Mayor David Billings of Fate, Texas explains how the state legislature is trying to take both power and authority away from local government. It's an important issue and it's gaining support at the state level. Listen to the latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, with David Billings, Mayor of Fate and Dave Martin, co-host and als...

Mayor David Billings talks about a new $20 million bond for the City of Fate. He says it's money well spent on improving the city's police department, renovating one fire house and adding a second fire house. He says it's money well spent with minimal costs to Fate taxpayers. Here how the city is spending your money in Fate. Fate, Tx Executive Producers: David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder,...

What's the Fate of Fate? We'll tell you. Join Fate, Texas Mayor David Billings and co-host David Martin, host of the Good Government Show, as we discuss Fate's fate. A suburban city in the Dallas Metro area, Fate is changing. It's expanding and the mayor will talk about how change can be good. Join us as we discuss Fate's future. It's a lively conversation about how a Texas city is deciding it's o...