City & town

Mayor, City of Kyle

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor presides over the Kyle city council, which passes city ordinances and adopts the city budget.

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Robert Rizo

No party listed

Commercial property management and construction

The gist

Proposes closing Kyle's budget gap without cutting resident services.
Supports re-evaluating Kyle's Flock license-plate cameras.
Proposes a major east-side park at Lake Kensington.
Pledges to complete the voter-approved East Side road bond projects.
Supports a fully independent forensic audit if one proceeds.
Voted to support Pride Market Days as a council member.

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Proposes closing Kyle's budget gap without cutting resident services.
Robert Rizo for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“I would have worked to find the $4 million difference without unnecessarily cutting services that our residents depend on.”
Supports re-evaluating Kyle's Flock license-plate cameras.
Robert Rizo for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“I believe we need to take a serious look at Flock, re-evaluate the system, and consider other options.”
Proposes a major east-side park at Lake Kensington.
Robert Rizo for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“I want to see a major park developed on the east side of Kyle at Lake Kensington”
Pledges to complete the voter-approved East Side road bond projects.
Robert Rizo for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“That includes completing the East Side Road Bond projects approved by voters”
Supports a fully independent forensic audit if one proceeds.
Robert Rizo for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“if Council is going to conduct one, it needs to be truly independent and comprehensive.”
Voted to support Pride Market Days as a council member.
Robert Rizo for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Yes, as a Council Member, I voted to support Pride Market Days”

Yvonne Flores-Cale

No party listed

Mayor of Kyle; paralegal

The gist

Proposes reviewing spending and prioritizing essential city services.
Supports the additional forensic audits of city finances.
Supports license-plate cameras with clear use and access policies.
Supports cooperating with ICE only as state law requires.
Proposes one consistent standard for all city-sponsored events.

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Proposes reviewing spending and prioritizing essential city services.
Yvonne Flores-Cale for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“We need to examine spending, prioritize essential services, identify efficiencies, and make sure future commitments have sustainable funding behind them.”
Supports the additional forensic audits of city finances.
Yvonne Flores-Cale for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Yes. I support additional forensic audits when there are legitimate questions that deserve a thorough, independent review.”
Supports license-plate cameras with clear use and access policies.
Yvonne Flores-Cale for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“I support using technology that helps law enforcement protect residents and solve crimes, but it must be used responsibly.”
Supports cooperating with ICE only as state law requires.
Yvonne Flores-Cale for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Cooperation with federal authorities should occur as required by law, while respecting constitutional rights, due process, and the dignity of every person”
Proposes one consistent standard for all city-sponsored events.
Yvonne Flores-Cale for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“I would support a fair, consistent process for evaluating proposed city events rather than creating different standards for different groups.”

Donny Wills

No party listed

Business owner; military veteran

The gist

Pledges to cut waste before seeking more revenue from residents.
Supports the additional forensic audits of city finances.
Supports Flock cameras with strong privacy safeguards.
Opposes using local police for immigration enforcement beyond legal requirements.
Supports a Pride event without city funding or sponsorship.

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Pledges to cut waste before seeking more revenue from residents.
Donny Wills for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Before asking residents for additional revenue, I believe the city must demonstrate that we have done everything possible to eliminate waste”
Supports the additional forensic audits of city finances.
Donny Wills for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Yes. I support the additional forensic audits.”
Supports Flock cameras with strong privacy safeguards.
Donny Wills for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Yes, I support the responsible use of surveillance cameras such as Flock as a tool to help protect Kyle residents”
Opposes using local police for immigration enforcement beyond legal requirements.
Donny Wills for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“Local law enforcement should not be used as a substitute for federal immigration enforcement beyond what the law requires.”
Supports a Pride event without city funding or sponsorship.
Donny Wills for Kyle Mayor – 2026 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Kyle/Buda-Area Democrats (KBAD) · kylebudadems.com
“I do not believe the City should use taxpayer dollars to fund or sponsor exclusive events based on a particular group or identity.”

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