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Fort Worth, incorporated in 1873, adopted a council-manager form of government when it received its charter from the Texas Legislature in 1924.

In council-manager systems – the most popular form of government in the United States today – a city council appoints a city manager to administer and coordinate municipal operations and programs. In Fort Worth, the council also appoints the city secretary, city attorney, city auditor, municipal court judges, and residents who serve on city boards and commissions.

Elected Officials

Fort Worth has a council-manager government. Under the form, an elected governing body, usually called a city council will have elections held every two years for a mayor, elected at large, and ten council members, elected by district.

See individual district or elected officials for contacts.

Council District

District in the City of Fort Worth is a type of administrative division that is managed by the local government. Areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size with several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school districts, or political districts.

See individual districts for contacts.

Mayor's Office

Mattie Parker was elected in June 2021 as the 45th Mayor of Fort Worth. Leading one of the fastest-growing large cities in the nation, Parker has set her focus on key issues that move Fort Worth forward including economic development growth, innovative transportation and mobility solutions, quality education opportunities for every student, and building safer, more prosperous communities.

City Management

The City Manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city in a Council-manager form of city government.

See Management City Directory

City Council Meeting

Keep informed with the City Council of Fort Worth by attending meetings and asking to speak, reviewing agendas, and watching live meetings. Become an active part of the City of Fort Worth.

Main contact number: 817‑392‑6150

Boards, Committees & Commissions

Boards, Committees, and Commissions are important in that they enable the public to participate in local government processes. Their activities help shape and influence public policy, because they lend a more diverse viewpoint for the City Council to consider.

Additional Resources

Access additional resources in government for the City of Fort Worth.

About the City Council

Councilmembers are elected from the district in which they reside, with the exception of the mayor who is elected at large. The mayor is the official head of the city’s government and represents Fort Worth on ceremonial occasions. The mayor is a voting member of the city council, presides over council meetings and represents the council to the public. The mayor may respond to resident concerns by appointing special committees to address particular issues. Councilmembers and the mayor are elected for two years terms, after which they must step down or run for re-election. In the absence of the mayor, the mayor pro tem presides over council meetings.

Duties of the council also include setting the tax rate, approving the budget, planning for capital improvements, adopting all city ordinances, selecting residents to serve on boards and commissions, and approving major land transactions, purchases and contracts. It takes six members to constitute a quorum.

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