District 11: May 2026 Newsletter

Friends and Neighbors,

It’s hard to believe it has already been one year since you chose to re-elect me as your Councilwoman. Serving the incredible residents of District 11 still remains the greatest honor of my career.

Since taking the oath for this new term, my focus has remained steadfast on the promises I made to you: fixing our streets, fostering smart economic growth, and prioritizing public safety. While we’ve made great strides, the most significant opportunity for our future just occurred.

With the recent voter approval of Propositions A-G, I, J, N, and O in the Fort Worth 2026 Bond Program we are able to continue investing in our neighborhoods to improve the quality of life for all.

District 11 has approximately $88.6 million worth of  projects included in the Bond that will support park upgrades, transportation initiatives, and libraries. With Proposition E the City is expected to invest $63,919,300 for Police, Fire and Emergency Communications Facilities. That means our local emergency services have the funding needed to improve the infrastructure and service capability to be better equipped to keep our streets and families safe.

I appreciate residents taking an active role in our city by choosing to vote in the Bond Election. Because of your vote, the City is in a position to make the much needed upgrades that our residents deserve.

As always, I encourage residents to reach out to our office if you have any concerns or if you see something positive in our community, we would love to hear about it too.

I look forward to what we will accomplish together in the coming year. Let’s keep moving District 11 forward!

With humility and gratitude, 

Jeanette Martinez

DISTRICT 11 CELEBRATES SPRING!

Last month, District 11 celebrated the arrival of spring at the Eastern Hills Neighborhood Association (EHNA) Plant Sale and the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association (WMNA) Plant Swap and Garden Party. These events brought residents together to share a love for nature and a commitment to a more beautiful Fort Worth.

The EHNA Plant Sale served as a successful fundraiser to support the neighborhood association, offering a variety of plants propagated by local neighbors and unique, handmade yard crafts. It was a wonderful showcase of local talent and community spirit, with every purchase helping to fund future neighborhood initiatives.

The energy was equally high at the West Meadowbrook Plant Swap and Garden Party. One of the highlights was entering our pets in to the Pet Garden Hat Contest, where my District Director, Natalie Lopez, won 2nd place for her creative floral cat hat. In addition to the plant swap, the event offered vital community services such as free pet vaccinations, microchipping, and nail trims, along with expert insights provided by local Master Gardeners.

The City of Fort Worth also showed support for the neighborhood. The Water Department was on hand to provide conservation tips, while the Code Compliance Department showcased the Mobile Tool Shed, which is a free resource for residents tackling yard and garden projects.

Events like these do more than just beautify individual yards; they strengthen our community through connection and shared purpose. Special thanks go to the volunteers of EHNA and WMNA for hosting such impactful events. District 11 continues to prove that when neighbors work together, the whole community blooms.

TRACK PROGRESS OF THE NUISANCE ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE

In January the City of Fort Worth launched a pilot program called the Nuisance Enforcement Task Force (NET Force), a multi-departmental task force designed to clean up properties that have become magnets for crime, code violations, and neighborhood instability.

Nuisance properties selected for the pilot program:

• Eco Motel, 3201 E. Lancaster Ave. (D11)

• Rocky’s I & II, 4250 & 4220 Hemphill St. (D11)

• Sandy Oak Apartments, 1525 Sandy Lane (D5)

These properties were selected due to repeated criminal activity, violations of building, health and fire codes; spillover crime, and their negative impact on the surrounding community.

To track the effectiveness of NET Force, the City has created a new dashboard that allows residents to see real, measurable results from the pilot initiative.

The online dashboard displays the total number of violations identified by City staff that have classified these properties as nuisances. From code compliance violations to environmental services, residents can view detailed summaries of each property, including the status of violations and the results of reinspections.

City staff updates the dashboard after each reinspection and overall data is updated monthly.

To view the most recent dashboard data, visit NetForce Dashboard. 

Here are proposed zoning changes that will be coming before City Council in District 11 neighborhoods. To seize the opportunity for your voice to be heard, I encourage you to sign up for zoning notifications and attend upcoming Zoning Commission or the designated City Council Meetings. Sign up here. You can learn more about the Zoning process here.

My Fort Worth (MyFW) is the official app for residents and visitors to quickly and easily report issues to the City.

Users can provide a description, photos, and use a map-based location feature to submit issues like graffiti, missed garbage collection, potholes or high grass.

Requests will go directly to the appropriate city work team and users can follow the status of their report and receive notifications via the app.

Download the MyFW mobile app today: MyFW

CITY CALL CENTER
Fort Worth has added 311 to the list of ways to contact the City Call Center.

Residents are now able to call "3-1-1" and text "817311" to reach City services. 311, a free nonemergency line, can only be dialed from a wireless device and must be called from within Fort Worth city limits.

2-1-1 TEXAS

2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping individuals connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. 2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.

People can call or text 988 or chat on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. You can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TEXAS EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH (TEHCY) PROGRAM

The TEHCY Program leads the way in ensuring that all students experiencing homelessness in Texas have equal access to a free and quality education under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. TEHCY provides critical leadership, resources, and support to help schools meet the unique needs of McKinney-Vento eligible students.

TEHCY Support Hotline
Families and educators can call 1-855-85TEHCY (1-855-858-3429)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM –3:30 PM

Intake Form: TEHCY Support Intake 

CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG

State law requires calling 811 at least three business days before you dig. Because underground utility lines are everywhere, striking one can disrupt local services, lead to heavy fines and repair costs, or even cause serious injury and death.