Meet Doug Charles
Common Sense leadership for ALL of Prosper
I moved to Prosper 20 years ago for the same reasons you probably did—great schools, safe neighborhoods, and room to raise a family. My wife, Wanda, and I have been married for 30 years, and we've raised our three children here—all Prosper ISD graduates. This isn't theoretical for me; I've lived the decisions we're making about our roads, our tax dollars, and preserving what makes Prosper home.
Back then, everyone knew your name, Friday night football was the center of town, and 'Small Town, Big Heart' wasn't just a slogan—it was how we lived. We've grown fast, and with that growth comes important choices about our future. I'm committed to ensuring Prosper remains a place where families thrive, local businesses flourish, and the values that brought us all here—great schools, safe neighborhoods, and genuine community—continue to define who we are.
I've served on the Planning & Zoning Commission, the 2020 Bond Committee, and led the Windsong Ranch PISD annexation petition that will redirect $6.5M+ in annual property taxes from Denton ISD to Prosper ISD—pending TEA approval.
Whether you've been here 20 years or 2 months, you deserve a voice at the table.
Experience & Service
A proven track record of community leadership
US Army Reserves
1992–1996 · Served with dedication to duty and country, developing leadership skills and a commitment to service that continues today.
20-Year Prosper Resident
Deep roots in this community. I've watched Prosper grow from a small town to a thriving suburb, and I understand what we need to preserve.
Planning & Zoning Commissioner
2021-2023 · Reviewed over 100 development applications. I know how land use decisions impact neighborhoods.
2020 Bond Election Committee
Helped pass $210M bond for roads, parks, and facilities that continue to benefit Prosper.
Elected Windsong Ranch Board Member
Oct 2025 · Elected to the board of one of Prosper's largest communities. I understand the issues residents face every day.
PISD Annexation Lead Petitioner
Organized 585 residents, retained legal counsel, and led the petition to annex Windsong Ranch into Prosper ISD—seeking to redirect $6.5M+ in annual property taxes to PISD—pending state approval.
Education
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Strategic planning and financial management expertise applied to community development and responsible governance.
Professional Background
In my professional career, I'm a Senior Vice President focused on business innovation and transformation. I lead teams that solve complex problems, manage budgets, and deliver results.
I bring that same Common Sense approach to local government—for ALL of Prosper: understand the problem, gather input, develop solutions, and execute. No grandstanding, no games—just get it done, and done right.
Why This Moment Matters
Prosper is making decisions RIGHT NOW that will define our community for decades:
- The Tollway corridor development strategy
- Downtown revitalization implementation
- Commercial development that either enhances quality of life or degrades it
- Infrastructure investments that either solve problems or create new ones
These decisions need someone who:
- Knows how to read development applications and ask the right questions
- Understands fiscal responsibility from bond committees and budget fights
- Has organized residents and delivered results
- Brings professional experience solving complex problems and managing large budgets
- Will make Prosper easier to do business in while protecting what makes us special
That's the leadership I'm bringing to Town Council.