Cedar Park - Far Northwest Austin | December 2025

Government

BY STEVE GUNTLI

Heather Jefts resigns from Cedar Park council Heather Jefts, Cedar Park City Council Place 6 member, resigned from her position so she can run for the Williamson County commissioner Precinct 2 seat next year. Jefts announced her resignation during the Oct. 23 regular council meeting. “I will be forever grateful for the relationships I have formed here,” Jefts said. “It has been such an honor to earn your trust, your respect and your support over the years.” The background Jefts was rst elected to council in 2017. She said her proudest accomplishments during her tenure include the development of the Bell District, the construction of the Cedar Park Public Library and helping to bring in thousands of jobs through economic development initiatives. “This has been a group project, and while the

Cedar Park to conduct lift station repairs Cedar Park City Council approved a $3.83 million contract with Austin Engineer- ing Co., Inc. to make needed infrastructure improvements to two wastewater lift stations in the city. Mika Stutts, utility engineering manager for the city, presented to council at its Nov. 6 regular meeting. The details Lift stations pump wastewater to higher elevations to help direct the ow to waste- water treatment plants. The city currently has 18 lift stations, which are checked daily and receive regular maintenance. A condition assessment on the Lobo and Deer Creek stations showed wear to electrical components and the need for new coatings on pipings and valves to keep the station operating eciently.

Heather Jefts (center) resigned her Cedar Park City Council seat so she could run for Williamson County Commissioner in 2026.

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group has changed over the years, the mission has not,” Jefts said. “Thank you for an incredible

eight years.” What’s next?

At its Nov. 20 regular meeting, the city council appointed Petri Darby to serve out the remainder of Jefts’ term. The seat will go up for election in May 2026.

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