Michael is from Katy, Texas. He attended Houston Community College. He has an associate's degree in business from Houston Community College.

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Michael A. Payne has an associate's degree in business from Houston Community College. He lives in Katy, Texas. 

Michael Anthony Payne's campaign for Katy City Council Ward B is his second entry into politics. He previously ran for Katy mayor in 2025 and did not win.

Michael previously ran for the mayor of Katy, Texas in 2025, but did not win.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

For Candidate Michael A. Payne on Issue economy: Supports bringing back pro-community and small business policies to cut barriers for citizens and revitalize the downtown-area economy.

Supports bringing back pro-community and small business policies to cut barriers for citizens and revitalize the downtown-area economy.

For Candidate Michael A. Payne on Issue economy: Proposes significant property tax cuts for most residents, eliminating them for seniors 65 and older, and calls for an independent audit of fiscal years 2019-2025.

Proposes significant property tax cuts for most residents, eliminating them for seniors 65 and older, and calls for an independent audit of fiscal years 2019-2025.

- Supports bringing back pro-community and small business policies to cut barriers for citizens and revitalize the downtown-area economy.
- Proposes significant property tax cuts for most residents, eliminating them for seniors 65 and older, and calls for an independent audit of fiscal years 2019-2025.

Economy

Public Services

As of April 1, 2026, Michael A. Payne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports expanding the sidewalk footprint for walking and biking and ensuring safe, drivable roads.

Aims to do thorough drainage maintenance to avoid flooding.

Wants "a full blown inspection" of Katy's water facilities and infrastructure to ensure clean tap water.

- Supports expanding the sidewalk footprint for walking and biking and ensuring safe, drivable roads.
- Aims to do thorough drainage maintenance to avoid flooding.
- Wants "a full blown inspection" of Katy's water facilities and infrastructure to ensure clean tap water.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Believes undeveloped Katy Boardwalk land should be used for an expanded nature preserve or small-scale rice farming.

- Believes undeveloped Katy Boardwalk land should be used for an expanded nature preserve or small-scale rice farming.

Energy & the Environment

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Michael A. Payne

Michael A. Payne has lived in or near Katy for most of his life. He has an associate's degree in business from Houston Community College.

Michael's campaign for Katy City Council Ward B is his second run for elected office. He previously ran for Katy mayor in 2025 and did not win.

Michael is an information technology manager. He works at Advanced Roofing Solutions LLC, where he has been involved since his early teens. He previously supported his parents’ local roofing business in technology roles starting at age 12.

Michael Anthony Payne previously ran for mayor of Katy in 2025 and did not win.

Wants to "bring back traditional pro-community and small business policy and ideals to not only cut barriers for citizens but also help revitalize our immediate downtown-area economy."

Proposes significant property tax cuts to at least 75% of current rates for most, eliminating for seniors 65+.

Wants to expand sidewalks for walking and biking.

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