Within the race for Hutto City Council, Place 6, there are two candidates. Amberly Kolar is running against Nicole Calderone. Following Tanner Rose's resignation from Hutto City Council, Place 6, former Hutto mayor Debbie Holland is filling Rose's seat until the general election in May.
The interviews in the question and answer section of this voter guide have been edited for length and clarity.
Also included in this May voter guide are important dates to know, voter turnout histories for key elections years in Travis and Williamson counties and a sample ballot of all the other candidates running in local races in Hutto and Pflugerville.
Dates to Know
April 25 First day of early voting
April 26 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
May 3 Last day of early voting
May 7 Election day
May 7 Last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 9 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)
Sample Ballot
*denotes incumbent
PfISD board of trustees, Place 3
-Renae Mitchell*
-Pat McCord
PfISD board of trustees, Place 4
-Vernagene Mott*
-Corbin Black
PfISD board of trustees, Place 5
-Brian Allen*
-Alissa Molina
Hutto mayor
-Mike Snyder*
-Mandi Villarreal Salvo
Hutto City Council, Place 3
-Ida Weaver
-Randal Clark
Hutto City Council, Place 6
-Amberley Kolar
-Nicole Calderone
Hutto ISD board of trustees
-Billie Logiudice*
-Terrence Owens*
-Ashley McCombs
-Jason McCombs
-Shannon Jacobs
-Stevie Jones
Voter Turnout
Williamson County
2012 presidential: 64.62% / 164,579 turnout / 254,688 registered voters
2014 gubernatorial: 38.31% / 104,464 turnout / 272,649 registered voters
2016 presidential: 67.10% / 205,862 turnout / 306,811 registered voters
2018 gubernatorial: 62.25% / 209,257 turnout / 336,148 registered voters
2020 presidential: 75.64% / 291,251 turnout / 385,065 registered voters
Travis County
2012 presidential: 61.66% / 391,708 turnout / 635,300 registered voters
2014 gubernatorial: 41.38% / 270,005 turnout / 652,463 registered voters
2016 presidential: 65.24% / 477,588 turnout / 732,037 registered voters
2018 gubernatorial: 61.78% / 486,616 turnout / 787,670 registered voters
2020 presidential: 71.06% / 612,696 turnout / 862,163 registered voters
Amberley Kolar
Experience:
B.A. in Political Science, M.S. in Global Security Studies, policy analysis
Occupation:
Legislative director
Candidate Website:
kolarforhutto.com
What will be your top priorities if you are elected?
I intend to get local government—the city and City Council—to effectively and efficiently work for the residents of Hutto. I will ensure that the city maintains a balanced budget. I will create a comprehensive vision for the future of Hutto with other council members. I will repair, rebuild and redesign our roads and work with the county to make sure that Hutto is at the forefront when it comes to funds for roads.
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
I am a team player who is excited to serve the current and future needs and interests of Hutto with integrity and openness so that Hutto thrives for years and decades to come. I believe effective local government should focus on policies that are forward-looking, positive and proactive.
Nicole Calderone
Experience:
30 years in service industry, HOA president, committee Chair and coach
Occupation:
Food and beverage coordinator
Candidate Website:
www.nicoleforhutto.com
Contact Information:
Phone number: 512.751.1702rnemail: [email protected]
What will be your top priorities if you are elected?
I will spend conservatively, through discernment of economic investments, to pay-down debt. I will operate within a lean budget while maintaining city services and preparing for the impacts of growth. I will create an advanced, five-year budget forecast to be used in conjunction with open discussions surrounding the plans for capital improvement projects. I will restore our reputation of high standards and press for accountability if boundaries are crossed.
What uniquely qualifies you for this position?
I’ve been a resident of Hutto for 16 years, and I have volunteered as an HOA President, a committee chairperson, a team coach and a program director. As a fourth-time candidate, I’m not easily discouraged nor afraid to speak about matters of public interest. My institutional knowledge is a beneficial contribution to discussions before action is taken because I recognize what is going well, and I am honest about opportunities to do things differently and seek common ground.
