Andrea J. Barefield Begins Term as Texas Municipal League President

Andrea J. Barefield Begins Term as Texas Municipal League President

Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM

The City of Waco is proud to announce that District One Councilmember Andrea J. Barefield has officially assumed the office of President for the Texas Municipal League (TML). Councilmember Barefield previously served as the organization's president-elect.

Councilmember Barefield brings extensive municipal leadership experience and a deep commitment to public service to her new role as TML president. As a Waco councilmember and longtime advocate for local government, she is an active and respected leader within TML, among municipal officials in Texas, and nationwide. In addition to her leadership position in TML, Barefield also serves as president of the Texas Association of Black City Council Members, a TML affiliate group, and as a member of the National League of Cities Board of Directors.

"Councilmember Barefield is a passionate advocate for Texas cities and understands firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing local governments today," said TML Executive Director Monty Wynn. "We look forward to her leadership as TML continues working on behalf of cities and the Texans they serve."

Councilmember Barefield will serve as TML President through the 2027 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition. Please join us in congratulating her as she begins this new chapter of service representing Waco and all Texas cities.

About the Texas Municipal League

The Texas Municipal League (TML) exists to support and strengthen Texas cities by providing advocacy, education, resources, and services that help municipal governments better serve their communities. Guided by its purpose statement, "Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens," TML represents the interests of member cities at the state and federal levels, offers professional development opportunities through conferences and training, provides timely research and publications on municipal issues, and fosters collaboration among cities, governmental organizations, and municipal professionals across Texas.

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