City Council

Our City Council

The City of Redwater, Texas takes pride in its dedicated City Council, comprised entirely of volunteers who are passionate about serving this close-knit community. Learn more about the Mayor, council members, and upcoming council meetings below.

Meet the Mayor:
Clay Parker

Clay Parker has been a lifelong member of the Redwater community and has actively contributed to its growth and well-being for many years. He joined the City Council in November 2019, served as Mayor Pro Tem from May 2021 to May 2022, and was elected Mayor in May 2022.

Mayor Clay Parker is driven by a clear vision for Redwater’s future, focusing on sustainable growth and infrastructure improvements. His goal is to ensure the City of Redwater remains a place its residents are proud to call home.

Contact Mayor Clay Parker

Meet the City Administrator:
Loren Morphew

Loren began working for the City of Redwater in 2026 and was officially appointed City Administrator by the City Council in August 2026.

Functioning much like a city manager, the City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City, responsible for carrying out the policies and directives set by the City Council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of every municipal department — administration, utilities, public works, and finance. The City Administrator serves as the primary point of contact between the Council and City staff, translating Council decisions into operational action and keeping the Council informed on the status of ongoing projects, personnel matters, and municipal services.

The City Administrator also acts as the City’s lead liaison and compliance coordinator with state and federal regulatory agencies governing municipal operations — including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for water and wastewater compliance, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for utility billing and service rules, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) for grant administration, and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for infrastructure financing — and works alongside the City Attorney to ensure City ordinances, contracts, and procurement practices remain legally sound and enforceable.

Contact Loren Morphew

Meet Your Volunteer City Council Members

All members of Redwater’s City Council, including the Mayor, serve on a volunteer basis,
dedicating their time and energy to the betterment of the community.

Clay Parker

Mayor: May 2022–Present

Mayor Pro-Tem:
May 2021–May 2022

City Council:
November 2019–May 2021

Leo Whelchel

Mayor Pro-Tem

City Council Place 5:
June 2005–Present

Paula Coggin

City Council Place 1

May 2011–Present

Kelly Gerber

City Council Place 2:
October 2022–Present

Gail Hoffmeister

City Council Place 3:
June 2025–Present

Jennifer Fischer

City Council Place 4:
June 2025–Present

2026 City Council Meetings

City Council meetings take place at:
120 Redwater Blvd W
Redwater, TX 75573

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Residents interested in addressing the council or submitting agenda items can use the form below:

Request an Agenda Item

The City of Redwater, Texas, values the commitment of its City Council members
who work tirelessly to ensure transparent governance and a bright future for the community.