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2017-2018 City Council
New Council Sworn in on June 6, 2017
Rosenberg’s 2017-2018 City Council was sworn in to office in June following the May General Election. The Rosenberg City Council serves staggered two year terms of office. Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 are elected in even-numbered years, and the Mayor, At-Large 1, and At-Large 2 in odd-numbered years. Representatives are limited to three consecutive terms of office by City Charter. The 2017-2018 Rosenberg City Council consists of:
Mayor William T. “Bill” Benton was elected in May 2017. Benton is selfemployed and owner of Benton Limousine, ABC Bonding, Benton Realty and Rose-Rich Realty. He has an Associate’s Degree from Wharton County Junior College and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston. He is active in the Rosenberg Lions Club, Hispanics Offering People Education (HOPE), and the numerous other community groups. As Mayor, he will serve as representative to the Records Management Committee and the Rosenberg Image Committee.
Councilor Jimmie J. Peña was elected City Councilor, District 1 in May 2013. City Council appointed Councilor Peña Mayor Pro Tem in June 2016 and again in June 2017. He has been active in the Rose-Rich Jaycees, the Rose-Rich Optimist Club, and the Rosenberg-Richmond Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Employee Benefits Committee, the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council, the HoustonGalveston Area Council, Main Street Advisory Board, Rosenberg Development Corporation, The Planning Committee Council Ex-Officio and Professional Services Review Committees.
Councilor Jacob Balderas was elected to the Councilor At Large, Position 1 in May 2017. Councilor Balderas attended George Ranch High School and is currently attending Lone Star College. He is working toward a degree in Criminal Justice. He works as a Realtor with Realm Real Estate and will serve on the Finance/Audit Commitee.
Councilor Amanda J. Barta was elected as Councilor At Large, Position 2 in May 2015. Previously, she had served as Councilor, District 4 since June 2013. Councilor Barta serves on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, the Parks and Recreation Board, and the Charter Review Committee. Barta is a Lifetime Member of the Fort Bend County Fair.
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Councilor Susan Euton was elected Councilor, District 2 in May 2013. Euton previously served as Councilor At-Large Position 1 from 2009 to 2011, and currently serves on the Finance/Audit Committee as well as the Professional Services/Engineering Project Review Committee. Euton holds degrees in Business and Economics and Accounting from Rice University. Councilor Alice Jozwiak was elected Councilor, District 3, in May 2016. A lifelong Rosenberg resident and Lamar Consolidated graduate, Jozwiak is currently serving on the Employee Benefits Committee, the Finance/Audit Committee, the Professional Services Review Committee, the Rosenberg Development Corporation, and Hotel Occupancy Tax Evaluation Committee. Councilor Lynn Moses was elected to the office of City Councilor, District 4, in May 2015. Councilor Moses serves on the Employee Benefits Committee, Houston-Galveston Area Council, the Rosenberg Development Corporation, Charter Review Committee, and the Hotel Occupancy Tax Evaluation Committee.
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