Kaylynn Paxson

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Kaylynn Paxson
Current role: Corpus Christi City Council Member, District 4
Background: Bachelor's in political science, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Master's in public administration, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Self-employed (per city's candidate list)
Background in business, economic development and city government (per Caller-Times questionnaire)
Raised in Corpus Christi (per city biography)
Experience: Elected December 2024; took office January 2025 (per campaign)
As mayor pro tem, carried out the mayor's responsibilities during the mayor's 30-day suspension, Aug. 8 to Sept. 6, 2026
Top priorities: "My first priority is a reliable and affordable long-term water supply"
"we need to improve the basics: streets, sidewalks, drainage, lighting and other infrastructure residents use every day"
"I want more accountability and better use of taxpayer dollars at City Hall"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "A conservative, common-sense budget that eliminates wasteful spending, holds the line on taxes and fees, and lives within its means"
Growth and infrastructure: Caller-Times questionnaire: "I support desalination, but I do not support Inner Harbor because of its potential environmental impacts, high cost, limited 30 MGD capacity and long timeline."
Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "A comprehensive, accountable plan for our streets and drainage, with clear timelines and results you can see in your own neighborhood."
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: kaylynnpaxson.com

Kaylynn Paxson

Mayor

Kaylynn Paxson