Jason Ballmann

My commitment to public service runs deep. My dad served as a police officer for 25 years, and my mom has dedicated 18 years (and counting) to teaching in our public schools. They showed me firsthand the value of giving back, of working for something bigger than yourself. Their example shaped who I am and how I approach every opportunity to serve. One of the most rewarding times in my life was when I answered the call to step up as a city councilmember in Marfa, a small but vibrant community in Far West Texas. During my time in office, I fought for people with real, tangible solutions. I helped secure additional funding to improve the Marfa Fire Department station, helped strengthen short-term rental ordinances to protect residents against predatory real estate practices, and helped guide the city’s budget to reflect the community’s needs; particularly, proudly advancing a bond to repave city streets. That experience reinforced my belief that good leadership is about listening, taking action, and delivering results. Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of public health, safety, and technology. I spent a decade leading disaster preparedness and mitigation campaigns for earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, and landslides at USC’s Southern California Earthquake Center. Today, as a brand strategist for Texas Instruments, I help showcase how semiconductors enable industries that touch all our lives, from healthcare to transportation and even space exploration. I’ve also worked in the entertainment and nonprofit sectors, supporting arts initiatives, independent films, and tech startups. Beyond my professional life, I take pride in my role as a volunteer for the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. I’m an avid backyard gardener, passionate about preserving Texas’ native plants. I love walking Fort Worth’s trails, whether around Oakmont Park, Airfield Falls, the Trinity Trails, or the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. appreciating the land and the people who make this city special. As a classically trained pianist and composer, I believe the arts are vital to a thriving city. And at home, I’m a proud partner to Jake, dog dad to Wrangler, and caretaker of 11 backyard chickens. Now, I’m ready to bring my experience and passion for service to Fort Worth City Council.