(FOLSOM, Calif.) — The Folsom City Council has appointed Justin Raithel as the city’s new mayor and Anna Rohrbough as vice mayor during its December 9 meeting. The annual selection process designates one-year terms for both roles, effective immediately.
(Picture of Mayor Justin Raithel courtesy of city of Folsom.)
Raithel Steps Into Leadership Role
“I love this city, and it’s a privilege and an honor to serve as mayor,” Raithel said, in a city of Folsom news release, following the appointment. “I’m thankful for my colleagues on the City Council and the trust they’ve placed in me. I’m excited to continue working together to support the people and places that make Folsom such a special community.”
Raithel outlined priorities that include strengthening neighborhoods, improving technology and efficiencies, supporting economic development, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
A longtime community advocate, Raithel brings experience as a small business owner and licensed professional engineer. His civic involvement includes service on the Folsom and Sacramento County Planning Commissions, the Historic District Commission, and the Library Commission. He also helped launch Folsom’s Community Service Day and created the Neighbors Helping Seniors program.
His leadership extends to volunteer work as past president of the Rotary Club of Folsom and recognition as Folsom’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Raithel lives in the Briggs Ranch neighborhood with his fiancé and two stepchildren.
(Picture of Vice Mayor Anna Rohrbough courtesy of city of Folsom.)
Rohrbough Brings Regional Experience
Vice Mayor Anna Rohrbough, a Folsom resident since 2020, previously served on the Mukilteo City Council in Washington, including a term as vice mayor in 2019. Her regional leadership roles included positions on the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development Board and the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee.
Rohrbough holds degrees in economics and political science from the University of Washington and has a professional background in business leadership and coaching. She is also a TEDx speaker and leadership trainer with the John Maxwell Team.
Committed to visionary leadership and economic development, Rohrbough emphasizes responsible resource management while investing in essential city services and infrastructure. She lives in Folsom with her husband, Carter, and their two children.
Looking Ahead
OpGov.ai learns these new appointments mark a new chapter for Folsom’s leadership as the city continues to focus on growth, community engagement, and quality of life.
For more information about the Folsom City Council, visit https://www.folsom.ca.us/citycouncil.
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