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WEIMAR — On Aug. 6, in Weimar City Hall, the Weimar City Council held a special meeting to appoint Councilman Carlton Tucker as the new mayor after former Mayor Milton Koller resigned.
Following the official acceptance of Koller’s retirement, Pro-tem Mayor Becky Robberts opened discussion for an appointment of a new mayor until the May 2026 elections. Tucker gave the following speech to suggest himself for mayor: “I also had the honor of serving on this council for a year. It has been rewarding, but it’s also been challenging; maybe more so than I expected. But still, a joyful thing. With that in mind, I do want to continue my service, but I would like to serve as your mayor... My efforts would really be devoted to really just one agenda, and that agenda would be to positively promote Weimar in every single setting I can find myself in. To make sure we base our discussions and actions on core values that make Weimer what it is, why you want to live here and why you want to rear your children here. I would like to see grandchildren come back. This is an exceptional place in every way, that’s why we’ve chosen it. So, my commitment to you would be that [at] every effort and every turn, I’ll do what I can to make sure that Wiemer remains exceptional and a place that we can rear families and be happy to call home.”
With no other suggested appointments, Tucker was unanimously approved by the council. Then, at the council’s next meeting on Thursday evening, Aug. 14, Tucker was sworn in as mayor of Weimar.
In an interview following the meeting Tucker expressed further gratitude towards the city for the appointment. He described the qualifications he received from his career as an educator.
“I had about 50 years in the school business as a teacher and school administrator. Then, I officially retired in 2013,” Tucker said.
Tucker graduated from University of Texas Austin with a Bachelor of Science in education then received his master’s in the field from A&M Prairie View. Tucker was appointed as a councilman in May 2024.
“I’d say number one is to address our water issues which seem paramount in everyone’s mind,” Tucker said.
Weimar citizens have put forward numerous complaints regarding the city’s water quality. City Manager Donald Dixson stated in a recent city council meeting that the city was moving to close dead-end pipes and replace old metal pipes with PVC to fix the water quality. Tucker also commented he intends to focus on “the growth of our city” and to make sure it holds onto the city’s “cultural values.”
Tucker also commented on citizens’ objections regarding the possible development of land by film companies, such as the Texas Film Corridor.
“You certainly can’t deny the economic boon that it might be, but just as expressed this evening, what would be the cost to our city in terms of our culture?” Tucker said.
Going forward, Tucker expressed a desire to work with councilmembers to face these challenges and fulfill the wishes of the people of Weimar.
