GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 1
ABOUT
A lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, Jorja has been married to Dan Clemson for 52 years. They have three married children, Spencer and Christine Clemson, Joel and Leanna Garcia and Stephen and Allison Allison. They also have eight fabulous grandchildren: Blake Garcia, Cade Garcia, Allie Garcia, Luke Allison, Lane Allison, Boston Allison, Madison Clemson, and Jordan Clemson.
VOTE
Election Day: May 6, 2023
Early Voting: April 24 - May 2
Re-elect Councilwoman Jorja Clemson to continue serving as a dedicated champion for the people and progress of Grand Prairie.
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Executive Board of Directors North Texas Council of Governments (COG)
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City of Grand Prairie Finance & Government Committee (7 yrs)
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Current Chairman Grand Prairie Public Safety Committee
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Vice-President of the Sports Facilities Development Corporation
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Past Board of Directors GSW Industrial District
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Past President and current Board Member of LifeLine Shelter for Families, Inc., serving homeless school children and their families
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Founding President and current Board Member of Kids Inc. ( Kids in Need of Clothing)
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Past Member of the Board of Directors GPISD Ed Foundation
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Past President of Grand Prairie City Council PTA
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Past President and organizer of Grand Prairie High School Alumni Assoc.
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Past President and Life Member of Grand Prairie Woman's Club
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Past President of Grand Prairie Arts Council
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Member of Grand Prairie of Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce and Past Board Member
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Past Member Board of Directors of Grand Prairie Education Foundation
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Chairman and Member of Grand Prairie Library Board
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Chairman of Fundraising for LifeLine Shelter for Families, Inc.
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Past President of Eisenhower Elementary PTA
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Past President of Adams Middle School PTA
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Board of Directors of Young Audiences of Greater Dallas
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Past Member of Keep Texas Beautiful
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Grand Prairie Historical Organization Life Member
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Member CrossPoint Church of Christ
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Bible Study Fellowship International Member and Past Group Leader (20 years)
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Member of Nottingham Neighbors
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Superintendent's Advisory Board
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2021 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for lifetime achievement for lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service
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2020 Dallas College Distinguished Alumni Award
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2018 HUHH (Helping Us Help Her) Hall of Fame Award
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Woman of the Year 2012, by Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce
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Outstanding Young Women of America - 2 consecutive years
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Jeri Fischer Community Service Award from Grand Prairie City Council PTA
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Women in History Hall of Fame Award from Soroptomist International of Grand Prairie
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Texas State PTA Life Membership