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The Business Leader Amarillo Needs

Common Sense,
Business-Minded Leadership

“Citizenship is the chance to make a difference in the place where you belong.” – Charles Handy

Amarillo is home. It’s where I built my career, raised my family, and learned the value of hard work and responsibility.


I started my business the way a lot of people do—out of necessity. The company I worked for closed and I needed a way to feed my family. I began entrepreneurship like so many of you—struggling to make ends meet: mowing lawns in the evenings, trying to find business capital, and working on growing my small business. To this day, I’m grateful for the many people who took a chance on me along the way, and I’ll never forget the impact of one kind gesture.

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Amarillo has been good to me. The people here have modeled grit, resilience, and figuring things out when there’s no easy answer. I’m running for City Council, because I believe we should all be ready to serve in our season. I’m ready to give back to Amarillo and serve the community I love. 


Right now, Amarillo is facing real challenges—water problems, infrastructure failures, and no long-term plan for economic or infrastructure growth. These aren’t issues you can talk your way out of. Our city needs leaders with knowledge, experience, and the willingness to take responsibility.


City Council is a volunteer job, but it shouldn’t come with volunteer-level experience. We have to fix our infrastructure problems and make sure Amarillo’s economy and workforce stays strong for the next generation. 

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Amarillo — I’m running for City Council Place 3 and I’d be honored to earn your vote.  With your support, I’m ready to work for you.

-David

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Local Business Owner

Founder and President, Talon/LPE

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Environmental GeoScientist

  • B.S. in Environmental Science and Biology

  • M.B.A. in Business Leadership and Management

  • Master of Science in Environmental Science

  • Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences

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Author

Co-authored "Creative Destruction," analyzing the effects of ESG mandates on capitalism and various industries.

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Appointed by Governor Rick Perry

to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists in 2013.

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Reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott

to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists in 2019.

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Advanced by Governor Greg Abbott

who named him Chair of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists in 2023.

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Long History of Civic and Community Leadership

David Prescott for Amarillo
AMARILLO IS A CITY OF HARD WORK, SMART BUSINESS, AND CONSERVATIVE VALUES. WE NEED LEADERSHIP THAT REFLECTS THAT.

Running a city isn’t about speeches and meetings—it’s about getting things done. Smart spending, real problem-solving, and making sure taxpayers get what they pay for: clean water, maintained roads, safe neighborhoods, and trash collected on time.


That’s how business works. That’s how City Hall should work. And that is how I will work for YOU.

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David's Goals for Amarillo

Support our workforce: Amarillo's greatest asset

Amarillo’s workforce is one of its greatest, most underutilized strengths. A strong workforce keeps our economy growing.  Blue-collar workforce are my roots. 

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Our work ethic, our values—these are Amarillo’s greatest assets. Supporting skilled trades, apprenticeships, and real-world education that prepares people for good-paying jobs is critical for Amarillo’s future.

Better roads, trash pickup, and drainage

Infrastructure should support growth, not slow it down. Businesses and families need roads, utilities, and services that work.

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Patching potholes every year isn’t a solution. We need real, long-term planning so roads, water systems, and public services work before they become a crisis.

Keep taxes low:
Stop wasting money

A city budget should be run like a business budget. No waste and no reckless spending.

 

The city should run like a business—spend wisely, cut waste, and make sure every tax dollar actually benefits Amarillo residents.

Support Public Safety:
A safe city is a strong city

Safe neighborhoods aren't negotiable. Amarillo must fully support law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.

 

I will fight to always fund, train, and provide the resources they need to keep our city safe.

Transparency:
Stop Closed-Door Decisions

Every major decision should be clear, accessible, and justifiable.

 

Council should have open discussions in public, and not be making important decisions behind attorney-client privilege and closed door meetings.

Make Amarillo a place where business can thrive

Strong businesses mean a strong city. A city that is pro-business attracts investment, creates jobs, and keeps taxes low.

 

Amarillo should be a place where businesses can open, grow, and succeed without jumping through unnecessary hoops. 

Fix the issues at Amarillo's Water Treatment Plant

As an environmental scientist and business leader, David has spent his career solving complex water, soil, and environmental challenges across Texas. He’s led major remediation projects, navigated regulatory hurdles, and worked with state agencies. When it comes to Amarillo’s crumbling wastewater treatment system, he knows exactly what needs to be done.

David Prescott for Amarillo City Council

Meet
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City Council might be a volunteer position, but it shouldn’t come with volunteer-level experience.  I love Amarillo. 

 

This city shaped me, gave me opportunities, and supported my success.

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Now, it’s my turn to give back. Amarillo deserves leaders who understand business, respect the workforce, and bring professionalism, transparency, and practical leadership to City Hall.

KEEP AMARILLO MOVING |FORWARD."   
NO POLITICS, NO NONSENSE 
- JUST SMART DECISIONS THAT
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David Prescott is a respected business leader and environmental consultant with deep roots in Amarillo. As the founder and president of Talon/ LPE, an environmental consulting and engineering firm established in 1997, he has led efforts to address environmental challenges across Texas, New

Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

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In March 2023, Governor Greg Abbott appointed David as the chair of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, recognizing his expertise and dedication to the field.

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In 2024, David co-authored “Creative Destruction: How ESG Mandates Are Destroying Capitalism, Costing You Money, and Wrecking America,” a critical examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mandates and their impact.

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David’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Biology, an M.B.A. in Business Leadership and Management, and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from West Texas A&M University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences at WTAMU.

Board of Directors

David serves or has served on the following:

  • Amarillo Area Foundation (Chair)

  • Amarillo Chamber of Commerce

  • Amarillo Symphony Board

  • Amarillo Tri-State Fair Board

  • Boy Scouts of America, Golden Spread Council (Chair)

  • Don Harrington Discovery Center

  • Texas Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross

  • West Texas A&M University, Alumni Association

  • West Texas A&M University, Enterprise Center Executive Council and Mentor

  • West Texas A&M University, Engineering Advisory Board

  • West Texas A&M University, College of Business Advisory Board

  • West Texas A&M University, One West Campaign Steering Committee, Graduate School

Business Organizations

  • Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Fort Worth and Midland, Texas Chapters

  • Vistage International, Amarillo Chapter

  • Inc. CEO Project

  • WT Enterprise Center Founders Club

  • Amarillo Executive Association

Awards

  • Top Twenty Under 40 (Amarillo Chamber of Commerce) 2010

  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2012

  • National Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver 2021

State of Texas Governor Appointed

Chair of the Board, Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists - Appointed March 2023 by Governor Greg Abbott.

David Prescott was appointed in 2013 by Governor Rick Perry for a six-year term and re-appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2019 for an additional six-year term.

 

David  has served on the following committees for the TBPG:​​

  • Application Review & Continuing Education Committee

  • Compliance & Enforcement Committee

  • Financial Review/Strategic Planning Committee

  • Legislative Committee Board Officer

  • Joint Committee with TX Board of Professional Engineers

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