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What set me apart, I had already run for mayor and people already had an idea who I was,” Garza said. “As far as Kirby goes, a lot of people know me, I’ve lived here my whole life.”

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Christopher "Chris" Garza has lived in Kirby his whole life.

“First off I would like to State that I maintain my Innocence in this case. It needs to be understood that at no time was I ever running from authorities. After many months passing before being charged I was unaware that I had an outstanding warrant. As I have maintained the same Mailing address and Kirby residence I could have easily been contacted. My Job as a Tour Manager had me traveling a lot. I had legally pulled into a weigh station in Pennsylvania as I had done many times since 2014 when I was taken into custody.”

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Joining them on council but out of state for the meeting was Chris Garza, who ran for mayor in 2021 but was defeated following a volatile and controversial campaign season. Garza drew 220 votes, Martin 216 and Apodaca 194 to take the three at-large spots. Other candidates and their vote totals included the aforementioned Molina, with 174; Charlene Wyatt, with 148; Roger Romens, who received 110; Michel Lawrence-Weden, who drew 106; and Thomas Hernandez, with 47. Garza ran for mayor in 2021 but fell 58 votes short of McGehee Aldrich’s winning total of 367 votes.

Chris was elected to one of three at-large seats on the Kirby City Council. He previously ran for mayor of Kirby in 2021 but did not win.

As of September 24, 2026, Christopher "Chris" Garza did not have a website or any information online.

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The contestants are: *Incumbent Sylvia Apodaca, a local small business owner who has served multiple terms on council; *David Barboza, a former council candidate who is campaigning on issues such as repairing roads, improving budgeting matters, and raising pay for city employees. *Jeff Eklund, president of the Kirby Crime Control and Prevention District board; *Nathan Fox, a political newcomer who said he would make budgetary matters, improving roads, and smoothing over communications between City Hall and residents top priorities; *Christopher “Chris” Garza, a past candidate who is advocating for government transparency, fiscal responsibility and fixing aging infrastructure. Garza pleaded guilty in 2018 to a lowered misdemeanor charge of sexual contact without consent, the result of an incident that took place at a Colorado hotel several years ago; *Incumbent Mike Grant;

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Advocates for fixing aging infrastructure.

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Christopher "Chris" Garza

As of September 24, 2026, Christopher "Chris" Garza’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Christopher "Chris" Garza worked as a tour manager.

Christopher "Chris" Garza previously worked as a tour manager.

Christopher “Chris” Garza worked as a tour manager.

Chris served on Kirby’s council beginning in 2022. He later lost his bid for reelection.

Chris currently serves on Kirby's City Council for the 2026–28 term. He has been on the council since 2022 and previously lost a reelection bid by eight votes. He also previously ran for mayor of Kirby but did not win.

Christopher Garza has worked as a tour manager.

Chris currently serves on the Kirby City Council, with a term listed as 2026–2028. He previously ran for Kirby mayor but did not win.

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== Biography ==
Barboza has lived in Kirby for over 20 years. He has been involved in local community organizations and has a background in public service.

David Barboza (Kirby City Council At-large, Texas, candidate 2026)

Council Member Street – She said a request was made two times for an investigation of a city employee. She asked that this be placed on the next agenda to show Council is being responsive to requests by residents and to verify there has been no wrong doing. The Senior Center elected a new president, David Barboza and vice president Jessica Zapata Bogardus. The Senior Center will have an Earth Day Senior Appreciation Day on Friday, April 22, 10:00 A.M. – noon.

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David Barboza has lived in Kirby for over 20 years. He was elected president of the Senior Center.

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Seven residents filed for three council seats: incumbents Sylvia Apodaca and Mike Grant; Nathan Fox; past candidates Christopher “Chris” Garza and David Barboza; Dawn McCormick; and Jeff Eklund, president of the Kirby Crime Control and Prevention District board. Incumbent Englan Sanchez did not file for re-election.

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David has previously run for public office.

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As of September 24, 2026, David Barboza did not have a website or any information online.

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David Barboza

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

David Barboza has been involved in local community organizations.

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*Dawn McCormick, an honorably discharged military officer, a former lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and currently a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy. She also serves on the Kirby Planning and Zoning Commission.

McCormick is emphasizing issues such as working with other council members to improve community safety, and to promote a positive environment for all residents and merchants.

Dawn McCormick currently works as a deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. She previously worked as a lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and served as a military officer.

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Dawn McCormick
Term: 2026-2028
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Dawn serves on the Kirby City Council for the 2026–2028 term.

As of September 24, 2026, Dawn McCormick did not have a website or any information online.

Dawn McCormick

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

Dawn McCormick currently works as a deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. She previously worked as a lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is an honorably discharged military officer.

Dawn serves as a Kirby City Council member for the 2026–2028 term.

Dawn currently works as a deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. She previously served as a lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and as a military officer before being honorably discharged.

Dawn serves as a member of the Kirby City Council for the 2026–2028 term.

Dawn McCormick currently works as a deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. She previously served as a lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and as a military officer.

Dawn serves as a Kirby City Council member; the city lists her term as 2026–2028.

Dawn currently works as a deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. She previously worked as a lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and served as a military officer.

Mr. Eklund said he
lived in Kirby over 30 years and served as a council member.
Council Member Grant moved to appoint Jeff Eklund to the Board of Director of the
Kirby Senior Center; seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Aldrich. The motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
AYES: 6 NAYES: 0

June 28, 2018 Council Minutes Final (City of Kirby, TX)

Jeff Eklund was appointed to the Kirby Senior Center board.

June 28, 2018 Council Minutes Final (PDF)

Mayor Pierce asked Jeff Eklund, applicant, if he would like to speak. Mr. Eklund said he
lived in Kirby over 30 years and served as a council member.
Council Member Grant moved to appoint Jeff Eklund to the Board of Director of the
Kirby Senior Center; seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Aldrich. The motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
AYES: 6 NAYES: 0

Jeff previously served as a council member.

As of September 24, 2026, Jeff Eklund did not have a website or any information online.

Jeff Eklund

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

Jeff Eklund is president of the Kirby Crime Control and Prevention District board and was appointed to the board of directors of the Kirby Senior Center.

Jeff previously served as a council member in Kirby.

In Kirby’s council races, the first two of three open positions were won by Susan Street and incumbent Councilwoman Janeshia Grider. The third seat on council was narrowly won by Councilman Mike Grant, who received 260 votes, over incumbent Thomas Hernandez, who came in fourth with 248 votes.

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Mike Grant serves on the Kirby City Council. He was elected to one of three open council seats.

As of September 24, 2026, Mike Grant did not have a website or any information online.

In nearby Kirby, the city council directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance banning the electric scooters from all 118 streets of the suburb.

“We didn't take a formal vote yet,” said Kirby councilmember Mike Grant. “But there is consensus among us all that we have to get in front of this issue and not allow ourselves to be like downtown San Antonio.”

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Said the Kirby City Council had consensus to proactively address electric scooters before conditions become like those in downtown San Antonio.

- Said the Kirby City Council had consensus to proactively address electric scooters before conditions become like those in downtown San Antonio.

Mike Grant

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

Mike Grant serves as a member of the Kirby City Council.

Nathan Fox is a first-time candidate running for City Council Member in the City of Kirby.

As of September 24, 2026, Nathan Fox did not have a website or any information online.

The contestants are:

*Incumbent Sylvia Apodaca, a local small business owner who has served multiple terms on council;

*David Barboza, a former council candidate who is campaigning on issues such as repairing roads, improving budgeting matters, and raising pay for city employees.

*Jeff Eklund, president of the Kirby Crime Control and Prevention District board;

*Nathan Fox, a political newcomer who said he would make budgetary matters, improving roads, and smoothing over communications between City Hall and residents top priorities;

*Christopher “Chris” Garza, a past candidate who is advocating for government transparency, fiscal responsibility and fixing aging infrastructure.

Will focus on improving communication between City Hall and residents.

- Will focus on improving communication between City Hall and residents.

Nathan Fox

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

Apodaca and Grant are incumbents. Apodaca is a small business owner who has served multiple terms on the council, while Grant is a longtime council member.

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Sylvia Leos Apodaca is a small business owner.

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Seven candidates are running for three at-large seats. Incumbent Englan Sanchez did not seek re-election. The race comes as some residents have raised concerns about council infighting and how the city has handled alleged charter violations involving a current council member.

Apodaca and Grant are incumbents. Apodaca is a small business owner who has served multiple terms on the council, while Grant is a longtime council member.

Sylvia is an incumbent member of Kirby City Council and has served multiple terms on the council.

As of September 24, 2026, Sylvia Leos Apodaca did not have a website or any information online.

Sylvia Leos Apodaca

As of September 24, 2026, Sylvia Leos Apodaca’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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