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Meet the candidates
Candidates for Place 2 include Melisa Medina and Paul Hill.
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Melisa Medina
Experience:
Leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, strategic planning, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, ethics, budgeting, responsibility, organization, accountability
Occupation:
Dental practice management
Candidate Website:
https://www.facebook.com/people/melisa-medina-for-kyle-city-council-district-2/61564605085357/
Contact Information:
Candidate did not provide an answer to this question by time of press.
Why are you running for this office, and what’s the central issue you’re hoping to address?
I'm running for this office because I believe in making a meaningful impact in our community through responsible leadership and inclusive decision-making. I bring a strong background in leadership, strategic planning, and financial management that I believe will serve our community well. The central issue I aim to address is ...
What infrastructure projects would you like to see prioritized in the next term?
One of my top infrastructure priorities is completing the road upgrades funded by the 2022 road bond—sooner rather than later. These improvements are long overdue and critical for safety, traffic flow, and overall quality of life. Delays only increase costs and frustration for residents. I will advocate for efficient project ...
If elected, how do you plan to address future growth?
If elected, I plan to focus on slowing the pace of future growth to allow our infrastructure to catch up. With over 2,000 houses currently on the market, our priority should be filling existing homes rather than approving large-scale new developments. This approach will help ease the strain on ...
How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?
I believe community input is essential to good leadership. If elected, I plan to hold regular town halls to keep residents informed and involved in key decisions. I’ll also make myself available for one-on-one meetings, so anyone with a concern or idea feels heard. My goal is to create open ...
How do you approach collaboration with the City Council and other stakeholders?
I believe collaboration starts with respect, transparency, and a shared commitment to serving the community. I approach working with the city council and other stakeholders by actively listening, being open to different perspectives, and focusing on common goals. Even when we disagree, I prioritize productive dialogue and solutions over politics ...
Paul Hill
Experience:
Former Kyle Ethics Commission member, Hays County Bar Association VP, 9 years legal experience
Occupation:
Child abuse prosecutor
Candidate Website:
https://www.paulhill.org
Contact Information:
512-387-5262
Why are you running for this office, and what’s the central issue you’re hoping to address?
I am running to address the growing pains Kyle is currently facing and to bring strong, thoughtful, ethical leadership to the city. I am going to focus on infrastructure, especially roads, to make sure that our city remains an incredible place to live.
What infrastructure projects would you like to see prioritized in the next term?
Roads and water. The 2022 Road Bond was a great start, but we need to continue identifying roads that need to be fixed or redesigned. We also need to encourage sustainable water use and find additional water sources to make sure we are keeping up with the growth.
If elected, how do you plan to address future growth?
I have two goals to address growth: First, working to hold developers accountable through impact fees and ensuring future development agreements are as beneficial to the city as possible. Second, working with regional partners like San Marcos, Buda, and Hays County to address infrastructure needs with teamwork and cooperation.
How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?
Residents need to have the opportunity to give input in ways that work for them. I plan to hold town hall meetings, will listen intently to public comment, make sure residents have my email address, and be available to reach through social media.
How do you approach collaboration with the City Council and other stakeholders?
Through building relationships based on mutual respect and accomplishing mutual goals. I am excellent at finding commonalities and colleagues will tell you that I am easy to get along with and work with.
