{"id":7715,"date":"2025-06-17T20:01:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T02:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/?p=7715"},"modified":"2025-06-17T20:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T02:01:04","slug":"dallas-city-council-appoints-new-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/06\/17\/dallas-city-council-appoints-new-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas City Council Appoints New Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Leadership Elected to Dallas City Council<\/h1>\n

Today, the\u202fDallas City Council\u202felected\u202fnew officer leadership.\u202fCouncil Member Jesse Moreno\u202fhas been\u202fappointed as Mayor Pro\u202fTem, and Council Member Gay Donnell Willis\u202fhas been appointed as Deputy Mayor Pro\u202fTem. These one-year appointments are effective\u202fJune 16, 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mayor Pro Tem Moreno’s Role and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n

Mayor Pro\u202fTem\u202fMoreno\u202frepresents\u202fDistrict 2\u202fand\u202fwas elected in\u202f2021. He is\u202fthe\u202fChair of\u202fthe Housing & Homeless Solutions Committee, Vice Chair of the Parks, Trails, & Environment Committee, and a member of the Public Safety and Government Performance & Financial Management Committees.\u202fIn the role of Mayor Pro\u202fTem,\u202fMoreno\u202fwill\u202fassist\u202fin carrying out the duties of the\u202fmayor\u202fin their absence and play a crucial role in advancing the City Council\u2019s agenda.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply honored to step into this important role, and I carry this responsibility with the utmost respect,\u201d said Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. \u201cMy predecessor led with grace and I realize I have big shoes to fill. I will enter into this role with distinction and a desire to help where I can.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Willis’s Role and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n

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Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Willis represents District 13 and was elected in 2021. She is Chair of the City\u2019s Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Advisory Council and represents Dallas on the North Texas Council of Governments Emergency Preparedness Planning Committee and the National League of Cities Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Federal Advocacy Committee. She is also a member of the Visit Dallas Business Leadership Council.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m honored that my city council colleagues elected me to this role and look forward to representing our great city at meetings and events throughout Dallas and beyond,\u201d said Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Willis.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Appointment Process<\/h3>\n

Both pro tem positions are appointed by the City Council from among the current City Council Members.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

What’s Next for the City Council?<\/h4>\n

With the new leadership in place, the City Council will continue to work on advancing the city’s agenda and addressing the needs of its citizens. The newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem will play important roles in shaping the city’s future and representing the city’s interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h5>\n

In conclusion, the Dallas City Council has elected new officer leadership, with Council Member Jesse Moreno as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Gay Donnell Willis as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. These appointments are effective June 16, 2025, and will play a crucial role in advancing the City Council’s agenda and representing the city’s interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h6>\n

Here are some frequently asked questions about the new leadership and their roles:<\/p>\n