AJ Bailey is pursuing a master 27s degree in public administration. 

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AJ Bailey is from Katy, Texas. He is pursuing a master's degree in public administration. AJ lives in Katy, Texas.

AJ is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree. He has previously worked as a White House intern and supported the offices of Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Senator Michael Bennet. 

AJ has previously worked as a White House intern and for the offices of Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Senator Michael Bennet. 

AJ's campaign for Katy city council member at large is his first time running for public office.

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AJ's campaign for the at-large seat on the Katy City Council is his first run for public office.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Supports modernizing the permitting process to allow small businesses to apply online, track progress, and have clear contacts to expedite opening.

Wants to expand access to grants, disaster recovery funds, and state and federal resources to help local businesses grow and recover.

- Supports modernizing the permitting process to allow small businesses to apply online, track progress, and have clear contacts to expedite opening.
- Wants to expand access to grants, disaster recovery funds, and state and federal resources to help local businesses grow and recover.

Economy

Wants to create an interactive dashboard called #KatyBudget that will allow residents to see city spending in real time.

- Wants to create an interactive dashboard called #KatyBudget that will allow residents to see city spending in real time.

Public Services

Supports "thoughtful downtown development that respects Katy's character," like the revitalization of the Rice Dryer District.

- Supports "thoughtful downtown development that respects Katy's character," like the revitalization of the Rice Dryer District.

Housing & Urban Development

As of April 1, 2026, AJ Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Wants to address traffic and mobility through "smart planning and coordination with regional partners."

Supports investing in improved lighting, sidewalks, and traffic planning, especially in areas residents feel unsafe or neglected.

Supports stronger protections for infrastructure to prevent damage to roads and water lines during construction projects.

- Wants to address traffic and mobility through "smart planning and coordination with regional partners."
- Supports investing in improved lighting, sidewalks, and traffic planning, especially in areas residents feel unsafe or neglected.
- Supports stronger protections for infrastructure to prevent damage to roads and water lines during construction projects.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes water security is crucial for Katy, emphasizing the need for effective water and flood management due to recent droughts and flooding risks.

- Believes water security is crucial for Katy, emphasizing the need for effective water and flood management due to recent droughts and flooding risks.

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

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AJ Bailey

AJ Bailey is pursuing a master 's degree in public administration. 

AJ's campaign for the at-large Katy City Council seat is his first time running for public office.

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- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- 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.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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