City Manager's Office

The City Manager is the chief executive of the city with all staff reporting upward to the City Manager’s Office. The City Manager’s Office runs the day-to-day business of the city, presents policy proposals for City Council consideration and carries out policy direction set by the City Council.

The Manager’s Office enforces the ordinances and regulations of the city, and manages personnel policies, including hiring, firing and managing staff.

The Manager’s Office also is responsible for the preparation and administration of the city’s annual budget.

Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision

To Be a World Class Organization

Our Mission

To Create Raving Fans by Delivering World Class Service

Our Values

Service, People, Integrity

Annual City Report

2026 Top Priorities and Goals

  • Pursue attainable housing opportunities
  • Attract more grocery stores, particularly in food desert areas
  • Improve streets throughout city on a grading system
  • Prepare for a May 2026 Bond Package
  • Secure a plan with Corps of Engineers for floodplain mitigation in entertainment district
  • Continue the revitalization of downtown
  • Provide incentives as needed to attract independent, unique retail stores
  • Launch a Small Business Enterprise Program and expand opportunities to strategic suppliers in city contracts and projects
  • Attract higher education partnerships/university facility
  • Support green energy initiatives and maintain green space during development
  • Establish a five-year economic development plan
  • Develop an infrastructure master plan to consist of:
    - Transportation/bridges
    - Fiber optics in low-income areas throughout the city

Annual Reports

2025 - 2026 Annual Report(PDF, 3MB)
2024 - 2025 Annual Report(PDF, 5MB)
2023 - 2024 Annual Report(PDF, 6MB)

2026 State of the City

Non-Profit Sponsorships and Grants

Applications for 2026 are now closed. The next application period will be Dec. 1-31, 2026. Learn more about our Non-Profit Sponsorships and Grants page here.

Contact Info

Physical Address:
City Manager's Office
300 West Main St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 534045
Grand Prairie, TX 75053

Phone: 972-237-8000
Fax: 972-237-8088

Maria Cerda
Office Administrator

Chelsea Watson
Sr. Office Coordinator

Della Medrano
Office Coordinator

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