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Consortium to pursue joint resolution and outreach to lawmakers for stronger RTC representation
Summary
Members agreed to explore a joint resolution asking for better RTC representation and to push state lawmakers for a dedicated seat; Commissioner Lichty offered to draft the resolution and Judge New said he would contact Senator Hall and Rep. Pearson.
Frustration over scheduling and funding delays surfaced during discussion of multiple Rockwall County transportation projects, prompting members to propose a political and procedural response: a joint resolution asking for more direct representation and outreach to state lawmakers.
Commissioner Oren Lichty offered to draft a consortium resolution to signal unified support for expedited project movement and better representation. Judge Frank New said he would "reach out to both Senator Hall and Representative Pearson and just ask, are you willing to sign our resolution?" The group discussed the county’s shared seat on the regional transportation council (RTC) and the difficulty of being heard when seats are shared across counties.
No formal vote was recorded; members agreed to prepare a resolution for presentation at a future consortium meeting so cities could consider signing and to use the document in discussions with the council of governments and legislative offices.
