Rockwall, TX (June 6, 2023) – At the City Council meeting on Monday, June 5, Sedric Thomas was sworn-in to serve the remaining term in Place 4. The seat became vacant in May, when Trace Johannesen was elected as Mayor. Thomas brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served in many leadership roles, most recently as the Chairman of the Rockwall Planning & Zoning Commission.
By city charter, vacancies on the City Council, other than Mayor, are filled by a majority vote of the remaining elected members until the next regular city election, which will be held in May, 2024.
Thomas moved to Rockwall with his family in 2017 from nearby Lavon, where he was a past City Councilmember and Planning & Zoning Commissioner. He works for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) as a Financial Operations Manager. A U.S. Army Veteran, he continues to serve on the executive board for Rockwall County Helping Hands. He and his wife, Brooke, have three adult children currently serving in the U.S. Army, and one in elementary school.
Of his appointment, Mayor Johannesen said, “We are thrilled to welcome Sedric to his new role on City Council. His leadership and pragmatic thinking have been on display for us for many years, not just through the Planning & Zoning Commission, but through his selfless service to America in the U.S. Army. His addition will certainly level-up the team and I look forward to his contributions.”
Submitted press release
Sedric Thomas Takes Seat as New Rockwall City Councilmember added by Melanie M on
View all posts by Melanie M →