HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6159-09-2025A Resolution
No. 6159-09-2025
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF EDDIE GARCIA
TO POLICE CHIEF AND DEPARTMENT HEAD
OF THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Section 143.013(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code provides that the Police
Chief, as department head of the Fort Worth Police Department, shall be appointed by the municipality's
chief executive officer and confirmed by the municipality's governing body, and
WHEREAS, After a nationwide search and thorough assessment process, Edgardo "Eddie" Garcia
was identified by the City Manager as the top candidate for Police Chief, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was serving as Assistant City Manager for the City of Austin, Texas and
before that, served as the Police Chief of Dallas, Texas, and San Jose, California, two of the nation's largest
cities, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia is a distinguished municipal and law enforcement executive with a career
spanning decades, where he has built a national reputation for driving reform, enhancing public trust, and
delivering operational excellence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS: That the City Council confirm the appointment of Eddie Garcia as Police Chief
and department head of the Fort Worth Police Department, effective as of the date and time of the adoption
of this Resolution, and his taking the appropriate Oath.
Adopted this 16a' day of September 2025.
ATTEST:
By. Jeannette S,Goodall, City Secretary
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