Assistant to City Manager Gerald Hodges

Gerald serves as an Assistant to the City Manager responsible for Legislative Affairs and Engagement. He is responsible for engaging stakeholders, legislators, and the community.  During the legislative session, Gerald works diligently with City manager’s office, city council, stakeholders, federal and state legislators to advocate for the legislative agenda. 

Outside of the session, Gerald partners with various agencies to improve the quality of life in Grand Prairie.  Gerald previously served in law enforcement for 15 years, ten with Grand Prairie Police Department and five with another agency. During his tenure as an officer, he has served as a school resource officer, detective and in many community programs. Prior to law enforcement, Gerald spent nine years in education and the social services profession.  During that time, Gerald worked with drug prevention support groups from South Dallas to Highland Park and was an assistant principal for charter schools in South Oak Cliff and Fort Worth. 

Gerald is currently on the Grand Prairie YMCA Board, the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Grand Prairie ISD Education Foundation, a Rotarian, and the TD Foundation board.  He often speaks to youth and presents to stakeholders on various topics related to legislation and engagement.

Gerald received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Texas A&M University.