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Deborah Peoples sworn in as Fort Worth council member for District 5; pledges focus on development, safety and housing
Summary
Judge Mary Ellen Hicks administered the oath to Deborah Peoples during a swearing-in ceremony; Peoples thanked community supporters and said she will prioritize economic development, public safety and affordable housing in District 5.
Deborah Peoples was sworn in as the Fort Worth City Council member for District 5 by Judge Mary Ellen Hicks in a ceremonial portion of the council meeting. Judge Hicks administered the oath “in the name and by the authority of the State of Texas,” after which Peoples addressed the chamber and outlined priorities for her term.
In brief remarks, Peoples thanked community, family and campaign volunteers, cited Shirley Chisholm’s advice — “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair” — and pledged to serve District 5. She said she will focus on economic development, public safety, affordable housing, parks, streetlights and code compliance, and she repeatedly described herself as “your servant.”
Why it matters: The swearing-in fills the District 5 seat following the May 3 election and signals the new council member’s stated top priorities for a portion of east Fort Worth that city leaders and residents have identified as a focus for investment and code enforcement.
Peoples thanked fellow elected officials and community partners who supported her campaign and noted specific neighborhood concerns she plans to address, including park improvements and street-lighting and code-enforcement follow-up in Stop 6 and other eastern neighborhoods. No formal council policy or budget action was taken during the swearing-in remarks.
