Shane Saum
Lago Vista City Mayor
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About the Office
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Term Length
2 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Independent
Occupation
Government Affairs
Fun Fact
I am a sports enthusiast, not just football, baseball and basketball, but I love lacrosse, sand volleyball and Nascar.
Past Experience
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My Top Issues
Enhancing transparency and accountability
Continue my efforts to make government as transparent as possible, especially in how tax dollars are spent.
Attracting and retaining businesses
We need to support or local businesses and help them grow.
Water Infrastructure
Lago Vista is at 80% capacity for both drinking water and wastewater. We need to ensure these expansions are done right, efficiently and if possible, funding by State and federal dollars, not by raising taxes.
Taxes / Budget
I am running for Mayor because I believe in transparency, accountability, and working side by side with our citizens and the Council to build a stronger, more fiscally responsible Lago Vista.
Who I'm Running Against
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