Jesus “Jay” Chapa has been named Fort Worth’s next city manager, despite criticisms from some council members and community members that the search process was flawed.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker continues to get pushback on Tuesday’s council vote to name the next city manager. Parker believes former deputy city manager Jay Chapa, the single finalist for the job,

The Fort Worth City Council voted to appoint Jesus "Jay" Chapa as the next city manager on Tuesday night.Mayor Mattie Parker welcomed Chapa's appointment as the city's first Hispanic city manager after the motion passed in a 9-1 vote.