Mayor Angela Raiborn

"Rusk is a great place to do business and raise a family. As mayor, I am ensuring robust economic development and protecting the safety of our citizens. I am proud to serve as mayor, and even prouder to call Rusk home."

Top:  Fran Wendeborn (City Secretary), Don Woodard (District 4), Mayor Angela Raiborn, Mike Murray (City Manager, Don Jones (District 3), Front:  Walter Session (District 2), Sam Florian (District 5) and Kris Morgan (District 1)

City Council

The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Rusk's consolidated government and is responsible for making the laws that govern our way of life. These 5 (five) who are elected to two-year terms and serve as part-time legislators, have almost unlimited power to enact legislation in order to provide for the needs of our community.

For fair representation throughout the community, the city is divided into 5 (five) districts of nearly equal population and each of these districts elects a single council member.

The Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Citizens are encouraged to play an active role in their city government. The Council Agenda is posted in front of the building and listed in the Cherokeean Herald (www.thecherokeean.com), the town’s local paper.

City Council is always open to the public and you may speak before the City Council at any public hearing or during the public comment section at each Council meeting. If you have questions or concerns regarding local issues, call your district council member or the City of Rusk at 903-683-2213. Their staff will be glad to assist you.

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City Council Members

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