“Do the Right Thing, Honor Everyone.”

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Personal Background

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Kathryn Pantalion-Parker resides in the Grand Mesa neighborhood of Leander with her husband

and love of her life of nearly 30 years. They have called Leander home for 16 years,

experiencing firsthand the city’s growth from a small town into one of the fastest-developing

communities in Texas. Kathryn’s long-term connection to Leander and her deep roots in the

community shape her commitment to preserving the city’s character while preparing for its

future.

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Public Service & City Leadership

Her experience provides a deep understanding of Leander’s history, challenges, and operational

needs—knowledge that is invaluable during a period of rapid growth.

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Kathryn served two consecutive terms on the Leander City Council from 2019 to 2025. During her six years in office, she:

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• Lowered the tax rate from 2020 through 2024 and maintained the rate in 2025.

• Made the highly restrictive SMART CODE optional. 

• Reduced ordinances that restricted commercial growth

• Completed a 3 rd party analysis of the development process and implemented improvements

• Completed our first-ever Transportation Study and Water Study.

• Approved 3rd Party Transit Needs Assessment to determine transit options and costs.

• Put Cap Metro and Sales Tax on the ballot (Kathryn was recognized by Rising Lone Stars as

• 1 of their TOP 10 for advocating to let voters decide on the future of Cap Metro.)

• Took back control of the City Library. Employees now work for the city, not a third-party management company.

• Approved high-level solutions to our water needs

• Approved Meet & Confer for our Police & Fire (We have a stellar Police Department and Fire Department that needs our continued support.)

• Hired a new City Manager with the experience and temperament to get us to the next level.

• Approved additional staff to relieve the workload.

Community Involvement

Leander Chamber of Commerce

For more than a decade, Kathryn has been an active ambassador for the Leander Chamber of Commerce. Her service includes:

• Board Interview Committee

• Golf Tournament Committee

• Playing an instrumental role in establishing the Old Town Street Festival, a signature community event

• Volunteering annually at major events, including the Old Town 5K and Christmas Festival & 5K Run

She is a 2015 graduate of the Leander Leadership Program and has also participated in Leadership LISD and Literacy Partners.

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Organizational & Volunteer Service.

Kathryn’s dedication to service extends throughout the region. Her involvement includes:

• Board Member, Texas Pregnancy Care Network

• Board Member, Leander Area Republican Women

• Member, Daughters of the American Revolution

• Member, Daughters of the Republic of Texas

• Editor of the Grand Mesa Neighborhood Newspaper, writing a monthly editor’s letter and style columns

• Active member of Victory Baptist Church, where she regularly welcomes visitors and attends Sunday School

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A Message From Kathryn

 I love my city. Connecting people is meaningful, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help sup

 port businesses in Leander and strengthen communication between the City and its citizens. Elected officials exist to serve the community. 

After serving on numerous boards and commissions for the past 16 years, 6 of them on City Council, I believe Leander deserves seasoned leadership that shows up ready for the job—leadership that works to bring us together, not divide.

We need common-sense, conservative values to guide us to the next level. I’m asking you to partner with me today so together we can build a stronger, better, timeless Leander. 

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