Round Rock Welcomes New Councilman, Bids Farewell To Another

ROUND ROCK, TX — The community bid farewell to former council member Frank Leffingwell and welcomed Matt Baker as the new elected representative for Place 3 at Thursday’s regularly scheduled Council meeting.

Local residents, friends, family and city staff gathered to celebrate the end of Leffingwell’s tenure and to welcome Baker as he was sworn in to his three-year term. Leffingwell reflected on the teamwork he enjoyed with his fellow council members, municipal staff and loved ones who made it possible for him to serve his community.

“Elected leaders committed to working together are continuing to make Round Rock a great place to live, work and raise a family,” Leffingwell said. “The people of Round Rock deserve only the very best.”

Baker received the oath of office with his wife, Natasha, by his side. After being sworn in by Justice Melissa Goodwin of the Texas Third Court of Appeals, the newly minted councilman spoke about his desire to serve the residents of Round Rock while acknowledging residents who took time to participate in the political process.

Prior to his election as council member, Baker served as the vice chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He and his wife Natasha own a local real estate brokerage. Baker also brings to the table more than 20 years of experience as a professional engineer for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Another on the council dais, Place 5 representative Writ Baese, was re-elected to his seat earlier this month, and is scheduled to be sworn in during the next city council meeting on June 14. Biographies of all councilmembers, meeting agendas and links to live stream and archived video recordings are available online at roundrocktexas.gov/about/city-council.

>>> Top photo of Matt Baker's swearing-in with wife Natasha at his side, and Lee Leffingwell with family members at his last council meeting courtesy of City of Round Rock