Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Kyle Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

3 contests

8 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · 1 seat

Yvonne Flores-CaleIncumbentMayor of Kyle; term ends November 20265sourced
Robert RizoThree-term Kyle councilman with 30+ years in property management, construction and development.3sourced
Donny WillsExperience in construction, design and project management, with local community involvement.2sourced

City Council District 2 · 1 seat

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

The mayor is elected citywide; District 2 and District 4 are single-member seats, so only voters who live in each district choose that seat.

2 notes on these statements

District 4 Council Member Lauralee Harris's term runs through November 2026, and she is not among the District 4 candidates listed by the city. City of Kyle, Mayor and Council

The Community Impact Q&As used for candidate statements limited answers to 50 words and may have been edited for length or clarity. Community Impact, Q&A · Sep 25, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Courtney GozaCouncil Member, District 1; term ends November 20283sourced Marc McKinneyCouncil Member, District 5; term ends November 20274sourced Michael TobiasMayor Pro Tem and Council Member, District 6; term ends November 20273sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesBudget and taxes, Road bond projects and roundabouts, Forensic audit of city finances Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Last day to register to vote

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Budget and taxes

Where it standsThe council adopted a $437.8 million FY 2026-27 budget with a $0.5460 property tax rate, after staff projected a $14.2 million general fund shortfall for FY 2025-26.

What's on the tableHow the next council sets tax rates and spending, and whether to approve staff raises and new programs, in the budgets that follow.

The adopted rate of $0.5460 per $100 of taxable value is a reduction of $0.0497, or 8.34%. City of Kyle, Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
City staff projected a $14.2 million shortfall in the general fund for FY 2025-26. Community Impact, Kyle council approves request for forensic audit amid projected $14.2M budget shortfall · Jun 4, 2026
The council approved the budget 4-3 on Sept. 15, 2026, and set the tax rate 6-1. Hays Free Press, Kyle City Council approves budget 4-3, lower tax rate · Sep 23, 2026

Road bond projects and roundabouts

Where it standsCouncil approved a $478,638.51 traffic study of 12 intersections with proposed roundabouts, which staff will bring back to council in phases.

What's on the tableWhich intersection designs go ahead for the road bond projects, and how fast.

The council asked staff on July 7, 2026 to reevaluate 12 intersections where roundabouts were recommended. Community Impact, Kyle council approves almost $500K reevaluation of proposed roundabouts · Aug 25, 2026
On Aug. 18, 2026 the council approved a $478,638.51 task order for the traffic study, 4-3. Community Impact, Kyle council approves almost $500K reevaluation of proposed roundabouts · Aug 25, 2026
Highest-priority intersections include Lehman Road at Bunton Creek Road, Center Street at Old Stagecoach Road and Windy Hill at Cherrywood. Community Impact, Kyle council approves almost $500K reevaluation of proposed roundabouts · Aug 25, 2026

Forensic audit of city finances

Where it standsOn June 2, 2026 the council voted 5-2 to request options, scope, costs and timelines for an independent third-party forensic audit.

What's on the tableWhether the city hires an outside firm for a forensic audit and what it would cover.

The audit's scope may include credit card expenditures, procurement practices, payroll and contract awards. Community Impact, Kyle council approves request for forensic audit amid projected $14.2M budget shortfall · Jun 4, 2026
Council members Lauralee Harris and Claudia Zapata voted against the request. Community Impact, Kyle council approves request for forensic audit amid projected $14.2M budget shortfall · Jun 4, 2026

City manager

Where it standsFinance Director Perwez Moheet has been interim city manager since May 9, 2026, for a minimum of 12 months or until council appoints a permanent manager.

What's on the tableWhether and when the council appoints a permanent city manager.

The appointment followed the departure of City Manager Bryan Langley. City of Kyle, Perwez Moheet named interim city manager · May 6, 2026
The council appointed Moheet at its May 5, 2026 meeting. City of Kyle, Perwez Moheet named interim city manager · May 6, 2026

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1. The council approved a new traffic study of 12 proposed roundabout intersections for road bond projects, 4-3. What should the council do on road bond projects?
2. The council cut the property tax rate to $0.5460 per $100 in September 2026. What should it do on the rate?
3. Kyle is growing quickly. How should the city treat the cost of infrastructure for new development?
4. Kyle has had an interim city manager since May 2026. What should the council do?

Seat the Council →

Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Last day to register to voteCity of Kyle, 2026 ElectionOct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsCity of Kyle, 2026 ElectionOct 19, 2026
Last day to apply for ballot by mailCity of Kyle, 2026 ElectionOct 23, 2026
Early voting endsCity of Kyle, 2026 ElectionOct 30, 2026
Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)City of Kyle, 2026 ElectionNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Courtney Goza, Marc McKinney, Michael Tobias3 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

Kyle City Council has seven members: the mayor and six council members, three elected at-large (Districts 1, 3 and 5) and three by district (Districts 2, 4 and 6). City of Kyle, 2026 Election
Council members and the mayor serve staggered three-year terms, and the mayor is elected at-large. City of Kyle, 2026 Election
The mayor takes part in recorded council votes; Mayor Yvonne Flores-Cale voted yes on the June 2026 forensic audit request. Community Impact, Kyle council approves request for forensic audit amid projected $14.2M budget shortfall · Jun 4, 2026
The mayor and District 2 seats are for full three-year terms, following one-year special elections in 2025. Hays Free Press, Local municipal candidates announced for November election · Aug 26, 2026
Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Kyle City Hall. City of Kyle, Mayor and Council

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