On May 26, 2015, Jeff Williams—a civil engineer and president of Graham Associates engineering firm—was sworn in as Arlington Mayor, defeating Dr. Robert Cluck, who had been at the helm for 12 years.

Williams ran on a campaign emphasizing it was time for change and vowed to focus on economic development. An Arlington resident since 1984, Williams was a civic leader and active in the community for over 30 years before becoming mayor. His leadership style empowered citizens and fostered relationships, focusing on unity and consensus.

True to his economic development plan, Williams led initiatives in creating over 6,000 new jobs in Arlington, expanding the Entertainment District, and helping lead the redevelopment of downtown.

Jeff Williams served as Arlington Mayor from 2015 to 2021.

Jeff Williams getting sworn in as Arlington Mayor
Photo Credit: Fort Worth Star-Telegram – May 27, 2015
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Blog post by Jason S. Sullivan, 05-26-26