2026 Texas General Election

Alex Kling

Why are you running, and what is the central issue?

I’m running to help preserve what makes Shavano Park special while planning responsibly for the next generation. As a younger parent invested in our future, I want to ensure thoughtful growth, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure decisions that protect our community’s character for years to come.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Shavano Park alderman | San Antonio | Community Impact

### Alex Kling

Business and sales professional; community volunteer; dedicated Shavano Park resident

Alex Kling is a parent and community volunteer.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Shavano Park alderman

Alex is a business and sales professional.

As of September 24, 2026, Alex Kling’s website did not contain information on this issue.

How will you leverage Shavano Park’s position along Loop 1604?

Our location along Loop 1604 offers opportunity, but growth must reflect long-term vision. I support responsible development that strengthens our tax base while protecting neighborhood character — ensuring Shavano Park remains strong and sustainable for the next generation.

Supports development along Loop 1604 that strengthens the tax base while protecting neighborhood character.

- Supports development along Loop 1604 that strengthens the tax base while protecting neighborhood character.

How will you balance Greenway access with privacy concerns?

As we consider Greenway access, resident safety and privacy must lead the conversation. With thoughtful planning and community input, we can evaluate solutions that enhance quality of life while protecting neighborhood integrity for current and future residents.

Said resident safety and privacy should guide decisions about Greenway access.

- Said resident safety and privacy should guide decisions about Greenway access.

What public works projects are most pressing?

Road maintenance, water system reliability, infrastructure improvements, and thoughtful utility planning are key priorities. Proactively maintaining these essential services helps protect property values, support responsible growth, and ensures our community remains safe, efficient, and well-prepared for the future.

Prioritizes road maintenance, water-system reliability, infrastructure improvements, and utility planning.

- Prioritizes road maintenance, water-system reliability, infrastructure improvements, and utility planning.

Alex Kling

Occupation & Experience: Business and sales professional; community volunteer; dedicated Shavano Park resident

Alex Kling is a business and sales professional.

Prioritizes resident safety and privacy when evaluating Greenway access, while considering planning and community input.

Supports responsible development that strengthens the tax base while protecting neighborhood character.

Shavano Park
Voters will decide multiple alderman seats and a tax measure.
Aldermen (vote for up to 3):
Alex Kling, T. Lee Powers, Christian Lyons, Vicky Maisel, Konrad Kuykendall
Kling is a business professional and community volunteer. Lyons is a retired Air Force officer and medical service executive. Maisel is a retired business owner and current drama teacher.
Powers and Kuykendall are incumbents. Powers has a background in public safety, and Kuykendall works in finance.

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Prioritizes resident safety and privacy in evaluating Greenway access.

Prioritizes road maintenance, water system reliability, infrastructure improvements, and utility planning.

Said resident safety and privacy must lead discussions of Greenway access, alongside planning and community input.

Believes city government should lead with transparency, clear communication, fiscal responsibility, and proactive planning.

Supports responsible development along Loop 1604 that strengthens the tax base while protecting neighborhood character.

Edward Krutsch

Buket Urgen

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Christian Lyons

Konrad Kuykendall

T. Lee Powers

Vicky Maisel

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