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Waco City Councilmember Josh Borderud announced Monday he will not seek reelection in the May 2026 general election.
Borderud, who represents District 3, was first elected in the pandemic-delayed November 2020 election and is currently serving his third term.
“In my three terms on council, with Mayors Meek and Holmes and City Manager Ford, we achieved more than I ever thought was possible,” Borderud said in a statement.
During his tenure, Borderud supported what he called historic tax relief for homeowners, the elderly and people with disabilities. He also helped guide more than $2 billion in economic development projects that brought over 4,000 jobs to the Waco area.
As the son of military veterans, Borderud cited the creation of the Veterans Advisory Board as a particularly meaningful accomplishment.
He also led efforts to redesign the city’s official symbols, including adding the “flying W” to both the city flag and seal.
Borderud said he is stepping back from public office to spend more time with his family, including two children in middle and high school.
“I’m looking to have a little more time with the family,” he said.
Although he will not run for another term, Borderud said he plans to remain active in the community.
He currently serves on the boards of the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization, the McLennan County Rural Transit District and the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association. He is also director of clinical and pro bono programs at Baylor Law School.
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