Andrea J. Barefield

Andrea J. Barefield was elected to serve on the Waco City Council representing District 1 in 2018 and is currently serving her fifth term. She has twice been selected by her peers to serve as Mayor Pro Tem, in 2019 and again in 2025. Improving her community’s access to economic, educational, and housing opportunities continues to be the driving force behind her public service. Andrea currently serves as President of the Texas Municipal League (TML), representing over 1,100 cities, towns and villages of all sizes across the state and helping strengthen regional collaboration and local leadership. She also serves on numerous boards and commissions, including the Texas Association of Black City Council Members (President), National League of Cities Board of Directors and 2026 Executive Committee, NLC REAL—Race, Equity and Leadership Council (Member), NLC University and College Council (Board Liaison), Prosper Waco Board (Chair), NAACP (Vice President), and the proud Alum of the Texas Lyce