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David Chappell sworn in as Grand Prairie council member for District 3
Summary
David Chappell was sworn in at the July Grand Prairie City Council meeting after winning a June 3 runoff for District 3; he said mentoring local boys and youth development work are central priorities and will serve a three-year term.
David Chappell was sworn in at the July Grand Prairie City Council meeting after winning a June 3 runoff election for the District 3 seat left vacant by the March death of former council member Mike Delboski. City staff announced Chappell will serve a three-year term and directed residents to gptx.org/elections for more information.
Chappell, speaking at the meeting, said mentoring local boys has been a focus of his work and a reason he sought the council seat. "I mentor young young boys in Grand Prairie," he said, adding his program teaches "positive coping skills, healthy coping skills, anger management," with the goal of helping boys "go from young boys to young men." He said being "in the room where decisions are being made that impact them" gives him fulfillment and he thanked the council.
City staff noted the runoff that produced Chappell's victory took place on June 3 and confirmed the three-year term. No formal council motion or vote was recorded in the transcript regarding the swearing-in during the segments provided; the announcement and remarks were presented as informational items.
