Election
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL & SHANNON WEST
City of Kyle, mayor
Why are you running for this o ce, and what’s the central issue you’re hoping to address? I am running for Mayor because I care. As a nurse, I know that compassion and leadership go hand in hand. I bring a unique clinical perspective to city leadership, one rooted in service, safety, and advocacy. I support the legalization of marijuana from a medicinal standpoint.
If elected, how do you plan to address future growth? I would handle the growth by listening rst, listening to residents, to experts, and to the needs of the community. Then applying strategic planning to ensure growth is thoughtful and sustainable. This means investing in environmental sustainability, protecting resources for future generations, and making sure development improves quality of life…
Andrea Villescaz Occupation & experience: Nurse, small-business owner, mother of 6 Facebook: Andrea Villescaz for Kyle Mayor
I can create a trustworthy connection between residents and the city. Since I was elected in 2020, infrastructure has been my primary focus. Roads, water, and wastewater must be prioritized. City leadership should provide clear information on usage, costs, and needs. As mayor, I will research and communicate these facts.
Future growth begins with scal responsibility. Addressing growth requires a thorough audit of our city’s limited resources—water, wastewater capacity, and roads — and how much development is already approved. Responsible planning and transparency will help ensure sustainable growth and protect the quality of life for current and future residents.
Yvonne R. Flores-Cale Occupation & experience: Paralegal; Legal background/ community activist/prior City of Kyle District 2 Representative www. orescaleforkyle.com
There is no doubt Kyle is growing, and Kyle needs trusted, experienced leadership who knows how to operate e ciently and get things done for residents and ensure we have the infrastructure necessary to manage this growth. This means investing in our roads and water supply and managing ongoing projects e ectively. I am running for Mayor of Kyle to ensure rapid growth bene ts our community. My focus is sustainable economic growth by attracting businesses that provide well-paying jobs and expanding our tax base. With smart planning, accountability, and resident input, we can strengthen infrastructure, improve public safety, and protect Kyle’s quality…
Kyle is one of Texas’s fastest-growing cities, and managing growth responsibly is critical. I will pursue smart, sustainable planning by attracting quality jobs, holding developers accountable, and investing in infrastructure and public safety—ensuring growth bene ts residents while protecting our small-town character and building a strong future for families and businesses.
Donny Wills Occupation & experience: Retired Military, General Contractor, Entrepreneur Facebook: Donny Wills For Kyle Mayor
The state legislature has hampered cities’ ability to control growth, but we can help facilitate growth in the right direction to serve all residents. This means making sure developers pay their fair share for community improvements, and don’t just build and never look back.
Robert Rizo Occupation & experience: City councilmember District 2, former city councilmember District 3, commercial property management www.robertrizoformayor.com
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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