Riakos Adams

Executive summary

Riakos L. Adams is a retired United States Army Major, disabled veteran, and public servant who is currently the Mayor of Killeen, Texas. After a 22-year military career, Adams became deeply involved in local civic leadership. His political career in Killeen includes appointments to the City Council in 2022 and 2023, an election as an At-Large council member in 2024, and his selection as Mayor Pro Tem in 2025. In February 2026, he was sworn in as Mayor following the resignation of his predecessor and is currently running for the office in an upcoming election.