Election
BY ETHAN THOMAS
Comal County Judge Kristen H. Hoyt Occupation & experience: Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector, Texas Partners Bank Advisor, Harvard Kennedy School www.hoytforcomalcounty.com
KEY: R Republican
Kayne Parrish Occupation & experience: 14 years of emergency services, Board President for nonprofit organization, finishing Public Administration Degree ParrishforComalCounty.com
Deb Hindman Occupation & experience: RV park owner/operator debhindman@gmail.com
R
R
R
To defend conservative values, protect taxpayers, support law and order, and preserve the quality of life and character of Comal County with servant leadership. Luke 12:48 reminds us: those entrusted with much are accountable for much. I kept my promises before and I’ll do the same as County Judge. Why are you running for office?
I’m running for Comal County Judge because God has called me, once again, to serve and protect my community. As a man of God, husband, 15-year firefighter and fifth- generation Texan, I’m committed to restoring constitutional principles, local accountability, citizen-led leadership, responsible growth and putting families first over politics.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
How will you ensure the county is prepared for extreme weather and flooding?
As County Judge, I’ll prioritize preparedness—not reaction. This means continued investment in flood mitigation, ongoing improvement of low-water crossings and early warning alerts, strengthening community notification systems, and ensuring unified coordination among fire departments, EMS, law enforcement, including state and federal agencies, across Comal County to protect lives and property.
As Comal County Judge, I’ll draw on my 15 years as a firefighter to prepare for extreme weather and flooding. I’ll prioritize upgrading infrastructure, ensuring better drainage and roads that keep pace with growth, strengthening emergency services and demanding responsible development to protect lives and property, putting public safety first.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
I will maintain strong emergency plans, unified command and clear communication so residents know where to get help fast. I’ll be boots on the ground, ensuring city, county, state, and federal resources, cutting red tape, pre-staging aid, and supporting all first responders so residents can access relief quickly after disasters. How will you ensure your constituents can receive the appropriate aid after natural disasters?
I’ll ensure swift aid after disasters by coordinating closely with first responders, local agencies and state/federal partners, cutting bureaucratic red tape, advocating for rapid access to recovery funds and prioritizing transparent, family-first distribution of essential resources to help our community rebuild quickly and fairly.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
If elected, what do you plan to do to ensure your community has enough water as the county and state continue to grow?
We need to plan ahead, protect property rights and insist on responsible growth. By bringing cities, utilities, groundwater districts and the private sector together, protecting recharge zones, supporting education, conservation and infrastructure, and encouraging supplemental water sources outside Comal County, we can meet growth without sacrificing our quality of life.
If elected, I’ll protect our water by slowing reckless overdevelopment: requiring developers to prove a sustainable water supply before approvals, prioritizing infrastructure upgrades for existing needs, advocating for smart regional strategies and holding utilities accountable, ensuring long-term supply while preserving our Hill Country way of life. Comal First.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
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