Council appoints Kelly Rafsten to Rails-to-Trails board, removes departing directors
Jan 6, 2026
Council passed Resolution 2026-692 removing certain directors from the Rails-to-Trails local government corporation and appointing Kelly Rafsten (new Parks & Rec hire) to ensure Fulshear retains representation on the regional board.
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The council approved Resolution 2026-692 to remove certain directors from the rail-trails local government corporation and replace them with new, qualified directors so Fulshear maintains a seat on the multi-jurisdictional board. Staff said the board includes jurisdictions such as Austin County, Simonton and previously Weston Lakes, and emphasized the city’s ongoing interest in regional connectivity despite infrastructure changes like a nearby toll road.
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