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.
As Fate Would Have It
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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.
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Codi Chinn and Fate's Recall Council Vote
<p>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.</p> <p><a title= "David Billings' Op-Ed: Recall Elections Should Be Rare" href= "https://therockwalltimes.com/2026/01/rockwall-voices/op-ed-recall-elections-should-be-rare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Billings' Op-Ed: Recall Elections Should Be Rare</a></p> <p>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 <a href= "https://goodgovernmentshow.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Good Government Show</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.fatetx.gov/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Fate, Tx</a></p> <p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow<br /> <strong>Hosts:</strong> David Billings, David Martin<br /> <strong>Producers:</strong> David Martin, Jason Stershic<br /> <strong>Editor:</strong> Jason Stershic</p>
May 18, 2026
Data Centers, Don't Leave it up to Fate
<p>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.</p> <p><a title= "David Billings' Rockwell Voices article on Data Centers" href= "https://therockwalltimes.com/2026/03/rockwall-voices/data-centers-county-authority-and-why-the-89th-interim-session-matters-for-rockwall-county/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Billings' Rockwell Voices article on Data Centers</a></p> <p>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 <a href= "https://goodgovernmentshow.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Good Government Show</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.fatetx.gov/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Fate, Tx</a></p> <p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow<br /> <strong>Hosts:</strong> David Billings, David Martin<br /> <strong>Producers:</strong> David Martin, Jason Stershic<br /> <strong>Editor:</strong> Jason Stershic</p>
April 20, 2026
Your Charter, Your Constitution
<p>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.</p> <p>Read the City Charter and other documents at <a class= "in-cell-link" href= "https://library.municode.com/TX/Fate/CODES/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTICH" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://library.municode.com/TX/Fate/CODES/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTICH</a></p> <p>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 <a href= "https://goodgovernmentshow.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Good Government Show</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.fatetx.gov/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Fate, Tx</a></p> <p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> David Billings, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow<br /> <strong>Hosts:</strong> David Billings, David Martin<br /> <strong>Producers:</strong> David Martin, Jason Stershic<br /> <strong>Editor:</strong> Jason Stershic</p>
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