Barta Pulls Out Of Council Race After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

ROSENBERG, TX — Rosenberg Councilwoman Amanda J. Barta announced on Tuesday that she will not seek re-election to the city council, and will instead devote her energy to fighting breast cancer.

Barta, who has served two terms on the Rosenberg City Council, was on the May 2019 for the Position 2 Councilor-At-Large and recently received the diagnosis from her physician.

“It has been an immense honor and pleasure to serve the City of Rosenberg,” Barta said. “I want to thank my fellow council members, City staff, and of course, our citizens. It has been a challenge and a gift to help guide this growing City in the right direction.”

Barta was elected Councilor At-Large, Position 2 in May 2015 after serving as a Councilor of District 4 since June 2013.

In addition to serving on City Council, she also served on several committees including the Employee Benefits Committee, the Finance/Audit Committee, and the Charter Review Committee.

Barta has served on the Parks Board since 2014 and served on the Rosenberg Development Corporation from 2014 to 2016.

She served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2016-2017 and on June 5, 2018, she was unanimously elected by Council to again serve as the Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term.

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