Williams, who represents District 6, which includes the far south and southwest of Fort Worth, was elected to the council in 2021.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth City Council member Dr. Jared Williams won’t seek a third term, saying he wants to pursue other opportunities to deepen his work in his faith community.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime,” Williams said in an Instagram post.
Williams, who represents District 6 in the far south and southwest of Fort Worth and the historic Lake Como neighborhood, announced on Tuesday that he plans to leave the council when his term ends this May.
“I have been led to deepen my lifelong pursuit of God’s love, mercy, and justice through ministry with my faith community and through my work to end hunger in communities near and far,” the post read.
Williams joined the council in June 2021 after narrowly beating 16-year incumbent Jungus Jordan. He served as one of the youngest council members in the history of Fort Worth and the first African American to represent District 6.
“While I am stepping away from this role, my commitment to Fort Worth remains steadfast. I will continue serving in new and creative ways, guided by the same values and love for this city that have shaped my life,” the Fort Worth native said.
During his time on council, Williams pushed for a $20 minimum wage for city employees, led the creation of Rock Creek Ranch Park and called for an audit that led to streamlining development services to remove roadblocks that delayed developments in District 6.
He also championed more community voices with a series of district roundtables to get feedback from constituents.
Williams is a graduate of North Crowley High School and holds a bachelor’s degree from Fort Valley State University, a master’s degree from TCU and a doctorate from UNT.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the privilege of serving you. The best is yet to come for District 6,” Williams said.
