Chapa is Fort Worth’s first Hispanic city manager. He grew up in a small town in the Rio Grande Valley with five older siblings and has lived in Fort Worth for more than 30 years.

The Fort Worth City Council appointed its new city manager Tuesday. Jesus “Jay” Chapa was appointed as Fort Worth City Manager after a 9-1 vote. Council member Chris Nettles was the sole "no ...

Fort Worth’s new city manager will familiar face to city hall. Jay Chapa, who previously served as an assistant city manager, was named the finalist to succeed outgoing city manager David Cooke.

Outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes is expected to retire in May 2025 after nearly four years leading the department.