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Fort Worth selects Jay Chapa as city manager; start date Jan. 27
Summary
Fort Worth City Council selected Jay Chapa as the next city manager after a national search; Chapa, a longtime deputy city manager, will begin Jan. 27 and is described as the city’s first Hispanic city manager.
The Fort Worth City Council has selected Jay Chapa as the city’s next city manager, city officials announced. Chapa, who has more than 25 years of municipal experience including service as deputy city manager in Fort Worth, is scheduled to begin work on Monday, Jan. 27.
City communications presenter Rene Tjes said the appointment followed a national search that drew “over a 150 applicants,” and described Chapa as the first Hispanic city manager in Fort Worth’s history. The announcement said Chapa’s “deep understanding of city operations and his proven leadership” make him suited to lead the city as it continues rapid growth.
The announcement did not provide vote tallies or the details of the council’s selection process. A city news summary posted with the announcement directs readers to fortworthtexas.gov/news for additional information.
