Rick Koch

Candidate for Place 5

How long have you lived in Kyle? I’ve lived in Hays County for 20 years and in Kyle for the last 11 years. I spent my first night in Kyle back in 1998 when visiting my aunt—back before Plum Creek was a neighborhood and the only light was a blinking stop in downtown. Why are you running? Kyle is home. It’s where I’m raising my family. I want to make sure we continue with a long-term vision to build on our community values and identity. I want to help us plan for our future and improve our quality of life. Through the years I have been involved in our Citizens Police Academy, the Chamber of Commerce and the Planning and Zoning Commission, where I was recently appointed chairperson. There is a big need for people to serve who’ve spent time working on city issues for the betterment of the community. I’m ready to take the next step. What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing the city? Costs are on the rise and Kyle residents pay a lot to fund our city. Our citizens want good value for their money. They want their representatives to treat the budget with extreme respect and with restraint. At the same time, the city must think strategically about our growth. We must invest in our infrastructure. The tension between cost of living increases and prudent investments is the greatest challenge facing our city. What do you believe are the top priorities for Kyle? Making sure our toilets flush, keeping our commute easy, being thrifty with spending and creating ways for the community to have fun. Wastewater infrastructure is very expensive and isn’t any fun to talk about, but it’s vital we take care of it because the alternative is not pretty. Same goes for road building and managing our commute to work. Kyle must play a role in regional transportation planning because of the great impact it has on our daily lives. At the same time, we have to look for ways to build up the community as a whole and spend wisely on fun projects that boost the experience of families living in Kyle. Why are you the most qualified candidate? In our rapidly growing city, council members must know what they are doing or it’s easy to make long-lasting mistakes. I’ve spent the last two years volunteering on Kyle’s Planning and Zoning Commission. I have researched key issues, made recommendations to council and am up to speed on the tough issues facing our community. To me, council is about experience and not a popularity contest. I believe I have proven through my service that I am the most qualified candidate for the job.

Robert Rizo

Candidate for Place 5

How long have you lived in Kyle? I am a third generation resident of Kyle. I have been a proud citizen of Kyle all my life. Why are you running? I am running to keep Kyle an affordable place to live and to improve the quality of life of our citizens. Serving my community is important to me and I believe I can represent the citizens of Kyle on council. What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing the city? The greatest challenge facing our community is its rapid growth. We must find ways to manage that growth in a financially responsible manner. What do you believe are the top priorities for Kyle? Providing infrastructure—water, wastewater, roads—should be its top priority. Why are you the most qualified candidate? My background makes me the most qualified: 1. Experience with budgets for large organizations 2. Working with code inspectors 3. Organizing a team to help after a natural disaster 4. Working with small businesses 5. And, most importantly, a genuine love for our community

Daphne Tenorio

Incumbent Place 6, unopposed

Length of residency in Kyle: 18 years Why are you running? Kyle needs strong leaders who will continue to build on the current good quality of life and to strive to make that quality of life even better. This will require tough decisions to ensure we have quality infrastructure, an ample water supply and a strong economy with flourishing and thriving businesses. All that must happen while ensuring that our tax dollars are spent wisely and efficiently. What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing the city? We need to get ahead of the fast growth of Kyle. Investing in our infrastructure and having a secured water supply is essential to maintain a good quality of life. We must also invest in economic development. Attracting companies that pay well will assist Kyle from being a bedroom community to the live, work and play city we hope to become. What do you believe are the top priorities for Kyle? Two of the biggest priorities are underway. A water source has been secured and the new wastewater plant is slated to begin construction. The next priority is making sure our ailing infrastructure is updated. Secondly, we must begin working with businesses to broaden the revenue base and lessen the tax burden on homeowners. Why are you the most qualified candidate? I bring three-and-a-half years of city service. I have completed the Texas Municipal League Leadership Academy. I have over 20 years of community and civic leadership experience. I have participated as a volunteer in our Hays CISD schools in various leadership roles. I participate with and hold numerous other volunteer roles with multiple nonprofit organizations. I have served on the planning and zoning committee. Additionally, my accounting background gives me a better understanding of the fiscal needs of our community. I understand the issues facing Kyle: growth, economic development, roads and facility maintenance. I am ready to address those issues. I look forward to creating solutions for all in our community. I will work hard for you.