After 28 years in public service, Dallas Assistant City Manager Donzell Gipson has decided to retire at the end of the month, according to a memo obtained by WFAA.
Gipson led Facilities & Real Estate Management, Equipment and Fleet Management, Procurement Services, Information and Technology Services, and the Civil Service Department.
In recent months, his team has received scrutiny over the estimated costs to repair Dallas City Hall.
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The memo, sent to Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas City Council, reads that Gipson spearheaded numerous initiatives, including the development of a preventative maintenance program focused on public safety facilities, and supported the expansion of GPS technology as a fleet utilization tool. The memo also says Gipson executed a plan to relocate Dallas’ data center from City Hall to a modern facility.
Gipson was named interim Assistant City Manager in 2024 and was promoted to the full position in 2025.
His last day will be April 30.