Katy ISD will hold a general election on May 2, 2026, with three board members facing re-election. Trustee positions 3, 4 and 5 will be on the ballot to serve a three-year term. Position 3 is currently held by former teacher Amy Thieme; Position 4 is now held by Morgan Calhoun, a community volunteer; and Position 5 is currently held by Mary Ellen Cuzela, a former software consultant and businesswoman. All three have served since 2023.

Applications for places on the ballot opened January 14 and will end at 5 p.m. on February 13.

As of press time for this week’s edition of the Katy Times, the following individuals have filed for a place on the ballot.

Position 3

· Cicely Taylor, an education administrator who has lived in the district for more than 20 years. Learn more about Taylor at https://cicelytaylor4katyisd.org.


Position 4

· David Greene, a business owner who has lived in the district for more than six years. Learn more about Greene at https://candidates.goodparty.org/davidgreene. · Tiffany Auzenne Asonye, a banker who has lived in the district for more than five years. As of press time, the Katy Times was unable to locate additional information for Auzenne Asonye. · Jim Davidson, a partner in a consulting firm and 22-year resident of the district. Learn more about Davidson at jimdavidsonforkaty.com.

Position 5

· Nathan Shipley, a consultant who has lived in the district for more than 19 years. Find out more about Shipley at www.facebook.com/ShipleyforKatyISD.

Position TBD

· Jesus Nieto, whose campaign treasurer report paperwork did not include additional information.