Mayor Parker announces Council committees to strengthen governance in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has formally announced the appointment of City Council members to a series of new City Council committees that will help guide policy development and project oversight in various focus areas such as infrastructure, public safety, finance, community development, and legislative affairs.

The new committees are designed to align with Assistant City Manager portfolios, serving as focused working groups where City management can engage Council members, seek guidance on key projects, and receive input from subject matter experts and the public.

“We are fortunate to have councilmembers who are eager to lend their experience and expertise to advise our City management team on the work that matters most to Fort Worth residents,” said Mayor Parker.

Committee meetings are scheduled to begin in April, marking the next step in collaborative governance and responsive decision-making across the city.

Committee Appointments by Focus Area

Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

• Chair: District 3 Councilmember Michael Crain

• District 5 Councilmember Gyna Bivens

• District 6 Councilmember Jared Williams

• District 7 Councilmember Macy Hill

• District 9 Councilmember Elizabeth Beck

Audit and Finance

• Chair: District 10 Councilmember Alan Blaylock

• District 2 Councilmember Carlos Flores

• District 7 Councilmember Macy Hill

• District 11 Councilmember Jeanette Martinez

Community Development

• Chair: District 2 Councilmember Carlos Flores

• District 4 Councilmember Charlie Lauersdorf

• District 5 Councilmember Gyna Bivens

• District 6 Councilmember Jared Williams

• District 8 Councilmember Chris Nettles

• District 10 Councilmember Alan Blaylock

Public Safety

• Chair: District 4 Councilmember Charlie Lauersdorf

• District 2 Councilmember Carlos Flores

• District 3 Councilmember Michael Crain

• District 6 Councilmember Jared Williams

• District 9 Councilmember Elizabeth Beck

Property Management and Environmental Services

• Chair: District 11 Councilmember Jeanette Martinez

• District 3 Councilmember Michael Crain

• District 4 Councilmember Charlie Lauersdorf

• District 8 Councilmember Chris Nettles

Infrastructure and Growth

• Chair: District 7 Councilmember Macy Hill

• District 3 Councilmember Michael Crain

• District 5 Councilmember Gyna Bivens

• District 8 Councilmember Chris Nettles

• District 10 Councilmember Alan Blaylock

• District 11 Councilmember Jeanette Martinez

These appointments reflect an organized effort to strengthen collaboration between city leadership and Council members while creating opportunities to engage with the public and subject matter experts. Through these working committees, Fort Worth leaders aim to address the city’s most pressing needs and develop meaningful, long-term solutions.