Marcus E. Ray
Honored to Serve!
My wife, Gwen, and I moved from Dallas to Prosper in May of 2004 with our five young children. All our children are PISD graduates and the two oldest have recently married, gifting us two bonus children. Since moving to Prosper, my family and I have served with many incredible people, leaders, and organizations. Having been appointed to the Prosper Charter Commission in 2010, Planning and Zoning Commission 2017-2018, and elected to Town Council in 2019, I have been a strong and consistent advocate for the citizens and businesses of Prosper.
If you would have told me my first elected position would require me to navigate through a pandemic, state and national covid-economy mandates, and nuances brought to our town because of these challenges, I may have reconsidered. However, I am invariably aware that any decision I am part of has a direct impact on people. The Town and the citizens of Prosper are amazing. We rally, we fight for our own. The people of 75078 are some of the most compassionate people I know!
There are four key areas I will focus on in the next three years for the people of Prosper:
1. Continued Fiscal Responsibility - improving property values, invest for future growth, local business support
2. Accelerating Infrastructure Projects - build roads and focus to keep 380 on 380
3. Championing Excellence of our People - First Responders, Departmental and Town Staff
4. Enhance Community Engagement - family-oriented events, focus on parks and partnerships
Prosper, thank you for trusting me to help shape and prepare our community for the future. This is a role I do not take lightly, or without keen awareness that you, my neighbor, friend, and family, are the reason I serve. I promise to represent those who have come before me well and to lead in a manner worthy of this position.
Thank you for you for supporting my re-election campaign in May, I look forward to serving you for another three years! May God continue to bless Prosper and all who call her home.
Humbly yours,
Marcus E. Ray
Town of Prosper Councilman, Place 1 (incumbent)
