Vijay Karthik has two master's degrees from a top-tier university. He is married to his wife, Kelly, and they have twin sons together. Vijay has lived in Frisco for a long time.

Vijay Karthik has two master's degrees. He is married to his wife, Kelly, and they have twin sons together. Vijay lives in Frisco.

Vijay is a semi-retired corporate advisor. He previously served as the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief technology officer (CTO) of Corcam Solutions LLC. He also worked as a chief operating officer (COO) for a startup. Before that, he was the global CTO at Procter & Gamble and Neiman Marcus Group. He is also an entrepreneur and mentor, actively advising tech startups, incubators, and students. 

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Frisco City Council Place 5

Vijay previously ran for Frisco city council member in 2026 but did not win.

Vijay's campaign for City Council Member in City of Frisco is his first run for public office.  

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Plans to pursue federal and state grants before new spending, require public disclosure of developer and vendor relationships before council votes, post all contracts online in plain language, and apply private-sector discipline to city budgets.

Said, "I will pursue federal and state grants before new spending, require full public disclosure of developer and vendor relationships before council votes, post all contracts online in plain language and apply private-sector discipline to city budgets."

Supports attracting high-paying, career-oriented jobs to reduce out-commuting and retain local talent.

- Said, "I will pursue federal and state grants before new spending, require full public disclosure of developer and vendor relationships before council votes, post all contracts online in plain language and apply private-sector discipline to city budgets."
- Supports attracting high-paying, career-oriented jobs to reduce out-commuting and retain local talent.

Economy

Supports establishing a full-service municipal animal shelter with adoption, intake, and community education services.

- Supports establishing a full-service municipal animal shelter with adoption, intake, and community education services.

Public Services

As of March 31, 2026, Vijay Karthik’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports providing adequate staffing, training, and resources for police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

- Supports providing adequate staffing, training, and resources for police officers, firefighters, and first responders.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Plans to pursue federal and state grants before new spending, require full public disclosure of developer and vendor relationships before council votes, post all contracts online in plain language and apply private-sector discipline to city budgets.

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- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
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