Of 3 Katy council races, 1 is contested
There are four names on the ballot for the May 6 city of Katy elections. Of the three positions available, only one is challenged.
The Ward A position, currently held by Janet Corte, is the only contested seat. Newcomer Cara Bonin will be challenging Corte for the position.
Corte cited her love for the city and its residents as her impetus for seeking re-election. She has served on City Council for the past five years.
“During my time on City Council, much has been accomplished, including multiple road and drainage projects, improving parks and enhancing public safety,” Corte said. “These are important areas that improve quality of life for our residents.”
Corte also said she believes she works well with the mayor and other council members.
“The current council and mayor work well together and we will continue moving Katy forward in a positive direction,” she said.
Bonin feels that her experience as a longtime Katy resident makes her qualified to understand the city’s needs. Her top priority, she said, is increasing civic engagement.
“I intend to work along with mayor and council mitigating the growing pains the people of Katy are experiencing,” Bonin said. “Ward A has some of the oldest homes and neighborhoods in our city, which require attention from city engineers to update infrastructure.”
The Ward B position is occupied by Rory Robertson. Robertson is unopposed and will retain his seat by default.
“I am really honored to serve the city of Katy again for three years as councilmember,” Robertson said. “Working alongside Mayor (Dusty) Thiele, city administrator Byron Hebert and the rest of council has been really rewarding, but the best part is working directly with the families and businesses of our city.”
Councilmember at-large Chris Harris also runs unopposed, winning the election by default. Harris has served on city council since May 2018 and is the current mayor pro tem.
“I have been honored to serve the citizens of Katy and plan to continue working on drainage, public safety and infrastructure improvements,” Harris said.