Talking about community power can be a tricky conversation to navigate at times. Some communities feel confident in their voice and power, while others have been historically stripped of it. It is important to acknowledge the reality of community power and lean into it to support the community in building its power. In our city of Waco, we have the wonderful opportunity to connect with the district representatives tasked with listening to and supporting their areas of Waco.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with District 4 Representative Darius Ewing and two business owners who wanted to share their stories and priorities about the city plan for 25th Street. The business owners were heard during our time together, and their stories and priorities were acknowledged.
The district representatives, including Representative Ewing, were elected to office to advocate for the district’s priorities. Advocacy can involve managing and distributing funds, supporting city plans in certain areas, and attending community events to get to know community members and their stories. Each representative is tasked with leaning into the voice of their district; therefore, community members can feel confident in reaching out to the representative to share their priorities and dreams.
This is a list of the current district representatives in Waco with their contact information.
- Mayor Jim Holmes: wacomayor@wacotx.gov
- District 1 Representative Andrea J. Barefield: ccouncil1@wacotx.gov
- District 2 Representative Alice Rodriguez: ccouncil2@wacotx.gov
- District 3 Representative Josh Borderud: ccouncil3@wacotx.gov
- District 4 Representative Darius Ewing: ccouncil4@wacotx.gov
- District 5 Representative George Chase: ccouncil5@wacotx.gov
Whether you are a community group that wants to see change in your area or an individual community member who wants to learn more about the role of the district representative, reach out to your representative and schedule a meeting! They are eager to connect, listen, and learn from your area. Change can happen when a community comes together and uses their collective voice!