Christy Wilbanks
Running for Killeen City Council, At-Large
Executive summary
Christy Wilbanks is a candidate for one of three at-large seats on the Killeen City Council in the May 2, 2026, general election. Her campaign platform prioritizes attracting manufacturing and industry jobs to the city, working in collaboration with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation. She advocates for a cautious approach to new developments, such as a proposed data center, wanting to first assess impacts on infrastructure like water and electricity. Wilbanks also emphasizes the need to regularly update the city’s comprehensive plan, ensure infrastructure is in place before approving growth, and increase government transparency through more frequent public updates on projects. A longtime resident with experience in county-level government, she previously ran for the District 4 council seat in May 2025.