Council hires Matthew Rector as Public Utilities and Engineering Director
Jan 13, 2026
After a staff presentation of his background and a discussion about water supply challenges, council unanimously approved Matthew Rector as the city’s public utilities and engineering director; he emphasized water scarcity and alternatives like direct potable reuse.
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Staff presented Matthew (Matt) Rector as the recommended appointee for Public Utilities and Engineering Director, summarizing his prior roles as city engineer/executive director for nearby Hutto and experience in the private sector and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The staff introduction said he "holds a master's of science in engineering management" and has a broad background in water and infrastructure.
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