Communicating With Kyle's Citizens

Meet The Candidate

Kyle’s citizens deserve a city council member who can provide Leadership and Vision. They need a council member who will represent the voice of its constituency and one who also protects the best interests of its citizens. I am that candidate and I am seeking your vote!

I am Michelle López, candidate for Kyle City Council District 1 (at-large). As proud residents of Kyle for nearly 9 years, my husband, Ruben, and I have been active members of the community. Throughout that time it has become increasingly clear to me that Kyle is poised to become the rising star of Hays County. As the city continues to prosper, there is an even greater need for the city’s elected officials to communicate with their constituents.

My involvement and leadership roles in a variety of community organizations and committees have provided me a comprehensive understanding of the duties each member of council assumes upon election. I take this opportunity to serve you and all of Kyle’s citizens very seriously and pledge my commitment to fulfill those responsibilities that secure Kyle's prominence as a destination city.

Your vote for me ensures that Kyle's Citizens can expect Leadership, Vision & Communication from their District 1 City Council member.

Leadership

  • Chair, Kyle City Charter Review Commission (2005)
  • Board Member, United Way of Hays County (2007-present)
  • Commission Member, Hays County Historical Commission (2005-2007)
  • Treasurer, The Trails Homeowners' Association (2005-present)
  • President Elect, St. Anthony Marie Claret Ladies Altar Society (2007-2009)
  • Secretary, St. Anthony Marie Claret Pastoral Council (2004-present)
  • Chair, Diocese of Austin Capital Campaign for St. Anthony Marie Claret parish (2006)
  • First Vice President, Former Students Association of Texas Woman's Univ. (2005-present)
  • Second Vice President, Austin Alumnae Panhellenic Association (2005-2006)
  • Secretary, Austin Alumnae Panhellenic Association (2006-2007)

Vision

Strategic Planning & Budgeting
  • Continue to tie spending to strategic planning for the city
  • Work toward council workshopping more often to allow for planning
Economic Development
  • Continue to actively promote Kyle to attract quality commercial development
  • Attract additional employers to create more local, well-paying jobs
Citizens' Quality of Life
  • Preserve and enhance historical areas within the city
  • Foster community among citizens of all ages

Communication

  • Host quarterly Council Chats with my constituents in different areas of the city. First Chat: September 23, 2007

Educational Background

  • B.S. in Government and Minor in Spanish, Texas Woman's University, 1993
  • M.Ed. in College Student Affairs, Texas State University - San Marcos, 1996
  • Doctoral Student in Higher Education Administration, Texas A&M University
  • Professional Experience - Administrator in Higher Education for nearly 15 years