Election
BY BRITTANY ANDERSON
Voter Guide
2023
Dates to know
Where to vote
For the May 4 local election, voters should keep in mind the following dates:
Any voter in Hays County can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.hayscountytx.com/departments/elections/current-year- elections for polling locations.
April 22: First day of early voting April 23: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail April 30: Last day of early voting May 4: Election day
Hays CISD Trustee-at-large
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Jay Adcock Questionnaire not returned by deadline.
Katy Armstrong Occupation: Educator
Geoff Seibel Occupation: Actuary
Relevant experience: Master’s in Education, educator, business owner www.katyforhayscisd.com
Relevant experience: Former teacher; [facilities and bond oversight committee] for 5 years; school site selection committee; parent; Hays CISD volunteer geoffseibelforhayscisd@gmail.com
Hays is rapidly growing, and we need to keep up our level of excellence while the state maintains its push for school vouchers. School safety, from bullying to keeping fentanyl away from our kids to making sure our students are protected while at school, are top priorities as well. What are your major areas of concern for the district?
Educating our students to ensure they are successful beyond graduation; protecting our students, both physically and emotionally; continuing to show our teachers how much we value their work by offering competitive salaries; and being financially responsible with taxpayer money as the district manages our growth.
Questionnaire not returned by deadline.
Hays CISD Single-Member District 3
Courtney Runkle* Occupation: Law firm manager Relevant experience: Former facilities and bond oversight committee member, current school board secretary www.courtneyforhays.com
Ray Chávez Occupation: Educator (ret.), journalist Relevant experience: Award- winning educator, development director, accreditation assessor www.ray4schooltrustee.com
Growth and lack of sufficient funding continue to be areas we constantly monitor in Hays CISD. Our district is growing exponentially, bringing a constant influx of new families to our community and our campuses. We must keep up with the growth. What are your major areas of concern for the district?
My concerns for the district include public school financing, massive student population growth, district infrastructure and school construction, mobility problems involving neighborhood traffic and school dismissal times, school safety including the need for more school resource officers and security measures, and the student mental health and fentanyl-related crisis.
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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