Boerne City Council unanimously selected Kyle Mickelsen as the new District 3 councilman at their Sept. 9 meeting.
Mickelsen, 49, the lead estimator, sales and project manager for Quest Masonry Inc., was chosen from a field of three applicants. He will be sworn in at the Sept. 23 meeting and take his seat as one of the city’s five councilmen, joining District 1’s Ty Wolosin, District 2’s Joe Bateman, District 4’s Bret Bunker and District 5’s Joseph Macaluso.
A Boerne resident for more than 19 years, Mickelsen said the opportunity to serve “is incredibly humbling” and expects the next eight months will pass fairly quickly before he stands for election in the May 2026 election.
“My goal is to serve the community well now and to continue building on that work in the future,” he said. “I believe consistency and commitment are important in city leadership, and I hope to earn the trust of the community to keep contributing beyond this interim term.”
The council seat is not his first foray into city government. He put in time on the City Charter Review, getting to know details and aspects of the city beyond what most residents are familiar with.
“That experience gave me the chance to work with Mayor (Frank) Ritchie, City Manager (Ben) Thatcher, the City Council members, City Attorney (Mick) McKamie and the other supporting roles,” he said.
“I was inspired by their service and dedication to the city. It also showed me how important it is to have people who are willing to listen, collaborate and put the community first,” he added. Mickelsen said he brings a combination of business experience and a collaborative mindset to council. “In the military, financial services and construction industries, I worked on complex projects that required balancing different demands, perspectives, managing budgets and finding practical solutions ... skills I believe translate well to city government.”
Having lived and worked in the community for nearly two decades, Mickelsen said the frustrations, challenges and opportunities that come with growth were among the reasons he decided to apply for the position.
“I care deeply about ensuring Boerne grows in a way that respects property rights while preserving the character of our community,” he said. “I want to make sure development is handled in a balanced way, protecting property rights while also meeting the broader needs of the city.
“Second, I’d like to see our infrastructure and planning keep pace with growth so we can maintain the quality of life our community values,” he added.
Mickelsen’s wife, Rachel, is the clinical director at Warriors Heart in Bandera. They have raised five children in the Boerne community, with a daughter currently a freshman at Boerne High School.
Mickelsen said he is looking forward to learning “on the go” in the months before he runs for election.
“I value listening and believe good leadership starts with understanding people’s concerns and working together to find common ground,” he said.
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