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Council Member Place 1, Ernie Koontz

(817) 514-5800 x 4543         Ernie Koontz

Ernie Koontz was elected to the Watauga City Council in August 2003.  He retired from the Watauga Department of Public Safety after 18 years of service.  During his tenure as a Watauga DPS officer, he was named “Officer of the Year” twice.  Ernie is also retired from the United States Air Force where he specialized as a member of the Security Police Squadron.  He is the Past President of the Texas Chapter 1 of the Blue Knights (a police officer motorcycle club) and is also an active member of the Security Police Association.  Before he was elected to the City Council, Ernie served as court bailiff for the City’s Municipal Court.  He and his wife have resided in Watauga for over 25 years.

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Council Member Place 2, Brandon Krausse
 

(817) 514-5800 x 4541         Brandon Krausse

Brandon Krausse was elected to Place 2 on the Watauga City Council in May 2009. Prior to his election, he served as a member of the Parks Development Corporation and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

He completed his Bachelors degree in Organizational Communications from UT-Arlington in May of 2006, and his Masters degree in Public Administration in May of 2009. While at UTA, Brandon was elected a Student Congress Senator and served as the Academic Affairs, Community Affairs and Student Affairs committee Chair, as well as Chair of Chairs for the student body. He was honored by the University's Presidents Office as an Outstanding Student Leader in 2002, and was named the UTA Homecoming King in 2003. As a graduate student, Brandon worked in both the Fort Worth Mayor's office and State Representative Diane Patrick's office in Arlington for the 81st Legislative Session.  Brandon has lived in Watauga with his wife Jessica since 2008 and they are expecting their first child in December.

"The City of Watauga has a very rich history and diverse population that makes it a unique and special place to live, work and raise a family. Our economy is in a very troubled place in our nation's history, and the City of Watauga is continuing to press on while many cities around us struggle. This can be attributed to the strong character and determination of our citizens, and tireless devotion of our City officials who work to ensure a stable local economy for the residents and businesses of Watauga.  I am honored to serve you on the Watauga City Council. I look forward to your concerns and feedback.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of any assistance."

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Council Member Place 3, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Steele

    (817) 514-5800 x 4545         Mike Steele

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Council Member Place 4, Mark Hutchinson

(817) 514-5800 x 4546         Mark Hutchinson

Mark Hutchinson was elected to Place 4 of the City Council in May 2009.  He has been a resident of Watauga since April 1997.  He has studied at the University of Kansas from 1981-1984 with a concentration in biology and physical education.  Mr. Hutchinson has worked in the computer industry for more than 20 years, and is currently employed with Voyager Hospicecare, Inc. as a System Administrator.  He has been married to his wife Tammy since 1988 and they share four children ranging in age from 7 to 20.

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Council Member Place 5 - Vacant

Council Member Place 6, Lee Griffin

   (817) 514-5800 x 4542         Lee Griffin

Council Member Place 7, Jerry Adams

    (817) 514-5800 x 4547         Jerry Adams

Jerry Adams is a retired USAF master sergeant (aircraft maintenance) and an emeritus professor (aviation maintenance technology) at Tarrant County College.  Having no opposition in his candidacy for election to the Watauga City Council in the 2000 municipal elections, Mr. Adams was declared duly elected to this office on April 24, 2000.  He was re-elected to this office in a run-off election on June 7, 2003.

In May 2006, Mr. Adams again had no opponent in his bid for re-election and was declared duly re-elected to a third consecutive term in Place 7.  He was re-elected to a two-year term in Place 7 on May 10, 2008.

Mr. Adams has, for many years, been an active participant in Watauga's City government, both as a private citizen and as a city official.  Mr. Adams is a native of Alabama, but has been a resident of Watauga since 1969.  He is married and has three children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Adams considers himself fortunate to have the privilege of serving the citizens of Watauga as a member of the City Council.

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