Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth | City of Fort Worth website
Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth | City of Fort Worth website
City Manager David Cooke, who has served in the role since June 30, 2014, will begin transitioning from his position after a decade of leadership. His retirement is effective at the end of February 2025.
Cooke's tenure has been marked by achievements and contributions to Fort Worth’s growth and development. As the longest-serving City Manager in Fort Worth's history, he has managed the $2.3 billion City government enterprise and its approximately 8,100 employees. Under his leadership, the city has focused on customer service, long-term planning, and strategic partnerships to address complex public policy challenges.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said, “David Cooke’s leadership over the past ten years has left an indelible mark on the City of Fort Worth. He has continually led with integrity, intelligence, and most importantly always remembering to have fun along the way. His accomplishments are too many to list, but above all, he ensured our city is in the best possible fiscal health of any large city in the country. Without question, I will miss serving alongside my friend when he leaves at the beginning of 2025, but I am incredibly proud of his leadership, and he has earned a celebration as he enters his next chapter.”
Reflecting on his decision to retire, Cooke shared his gratitude and pride in the accomplishments of the City of Fort Worth team: “Serving as City Manager has been an incredible and fulfilling journey. Together, we have built and sustained an organization that is now the 12th largest city in the country, renowned for our exceptional customer service, neighborhood improvements, public-private partnerships, transparency, and commitment to inclusive prosperity.”
Cooke emphasized the City’s resilience during challenging times including the COVID-19 pandemic and severe weather events. He looks forward to celebrating successes and working on a transition plan in the coming months.
The City of Fort Worth will announce details of this transition plan soon to ensure a smooth leadership change.
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