Dallas City Council


The Dallas City Council serves as the legislative body in the City of Dallas. It consists of 14 members. City council members are chosen by plurality elections in each of fourteen districts. The city operates under a council-manager system of local governance.

Current membership

The current members of the city council are:
DistrictNameTook OfficeCommittee ChairshipParty
1Chad West2019Nonpartisan
2Adam Medrano†2013Nonpartisan
3Casey Thomas, II‡2015Human and Social NeedsNonpartisan
4Carolyn King Arnold2018Nonpartisan
5Jaime Resendez2019Nonpartisan
6Omar Narvaez2017Nonpartisan
7Adam Bazaldua2019Nonpartisan
8Tennell Atkins2017Economic Development and HousingNonpartisan
9Paula Blackmon2019Nonpartisan
10Adam McGough2015Public Safety and Criminal JusticeNonpartisan
11Lee Kleinman2013Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainability; Ad Hoc LegislativeNonpartisan
12Cara Mendelson2011Nonpartisan
13Jennifer S. Gates2013Government Performance and Financial ManagementNonpartisan
14David Blewett2019Nonpartisan

† Denotes Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
‡ Denotes Mayor Pro Tem