Vicki Chiavetta, City of Coppell's Deputy City Manager, announces retirement

Coppell Gazette
By Arianna Morrison | Star Local Media
January 20, 2023

Vicki Chiavetta has served the city of Coppell through various roles, most recently as Deputy City Manager, but has announced her retirement which will go into effect on Jan. 27.

Chiavette is a native Texan, being born in Bryan and the daughter of an Air Force pilot. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and then spent 15 years as a landscape architect in Dallas before her 24-year career in public service. She pursued a Master’s in Library Science from the University of North Texas and worked in Carrollton, Flower Mound, and Garland before landing in Coppell.

As Deputy City Manager, she assisted with several projects and services that the city provided to its residents.

“I am particularly proud of our efforts to engage the community through the Allies in Community program, which was designed to build relationships through common ground and foster a sense of belonging in Coppell,” Chiavetta said. “I also played a role in the re-imaging of our human resources department into our new employee experience department.”

Before becoming Deputy City Manager, she served as the Director of Library Services for the Cozby Library and Community Commons where she oversaw a major library expansion project.

“Vicki is a skilled and enthusiastic leader who always has the best interests of the community and organization in mind,” said City Manager Mike Land in a press release. “She was an integral part of the team that helped develop and implement Coppell’s 4 C Success model — Cultivating Coppell Core Competencies — a game changer for our organization. She is a champion for our culture and our success. We will miss her calm and thoughtful leadership style and feel fortunate to have served with her.”

Chiavetta said her favorite part of her job has been making a difference in people’s lives.

“The work that we do has a direct impact on the quality of life in Coppell and we strive every day to provide services that make Coppell a place people want to be,” she said.

In retirement, Chiavetta said she plans to spend more time with her grandchildren, travel, and start gardening again. She will also continue to serve the community through volunteer work with the Coppell Family YMCA and the Coppell Rotary Club.

The public is invited to attend a retirement reception in honor of Chiavetta from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Town Center Atrium, 255 Parkway Blvd. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/us5msXNcHC.

“It's been a privilege and an honor to serve the residents of Coppell and the staff who are here every day making Coppell a better place to live,” Chiavetta said. “I've told many people that Coppell is a special city, and it is. I will miss being here every day and interacting with everyone.”