Aledo Mayor Nick Stanley announces re-election bid

Nick Stanley

Aledo Mayor Nick Stanley declared his intention to run for a second term in a Jan. 15 announcement. In a show of unity, all members of the Aledo City Council endorsed his candidacy.

“During my tenure as mayor, we’ve brought positive momentum and vision to our fast-growing city primarily because we have come together as a community – residents and families of all walks of life – with a common mission to make our special part of Texas one of the most sought-after places to raise children, enjoy retirement or grow a business,” Stanley said in his announcement.

“I look forward to continuing this spirit of community-wide cooperation and teamwork to maintain this high energy and achievement,” Stanley added. “When I first ran for mayor, I promised to work with the city council, city management, and the community to focus on smart, well-planned growth that aligns with the wishes of Aledo families. I’ve kept that promise, and I firmly believe our wonderful city is improving daily.”

In his announcement, Stanley listed the following city accomplishments during his first term:

• Establishing a police department — Stanley pointed to the city’s growth and the need for public safety enhancement as a motivating factor that made a police department his top priority. “The Aledo Police Department is scheduled to be up and running this year and will be led by an experienced and well-regarded police chief,” Stanley said.
• Enacted policies for smart economic growth – Stanley said one of his highest priorities is protecting Aledo from substandard, low-quality development. His announcement said he “has worked with city leaders to update and adopt a Unified Development Code, resisted efforts to construct dense development, and established sound economic policies that provides the council oversight of development plans.”
• Increased communication and transparency – Stanley’s announcement said keeping residents and businesses informed is critical, especially in times of emergency. “The city has prioritized communications with residents by establishing a consistent and reliable presence on social media, and created ‘Aledo Alert,’ an opt-in text messaging platform to communicate with residents and business owners. These new programs have allowed the Mayor and City Council to provide more information regularly to Aledo.”
• Diversified the tax base – “By initiating proactive measures, the city has recruited and attracted multiple new restaurants and small businesses, which have created new jobs in our community and added significantly to our commercial tax base,” the release said.
• Secured funding for the wastewater treatment plant - Stanley’s announcement said the city secured more than $27 million in state and federal funds to expand the city’s wastewater treatment plant. “Our wastewater treatment plant is critical to the City's long-term success as we continue to welcome new residents and businesses each year,” he said.
• Rebuilt Bailey Ranch Road – Bailey Ranch Road, which serves the Parks of Aledo, Parker County ESD 1 Fire Station 34, and the Aledo High School campus, had fallen into disrepair. “By rebuilding a large portion of Bailey Ranch Road, we have improved travel conditions and public safety,” Stanley said.
• Improved city parks – “The City of Aledo has made a significant investment in our parks, replacing outdated and non-code-compliant equipment and investing in shade structures to better serve our community,” Stanley said.
• Started Construction on a new City hall – the construction of a new city hall, to include the library and police station, is underway and is estimated to be completed this year or early 2026.
• Established Aledo Public Library – The City of Aledo took over the financially struggling East Parker County Library last year to ensure continued public library access. Now called the Aledo Public Library, it will get a new home in city hall and provide reading and STEM opportunities for our children and residents.
• Executed city audits and improved City Bond Rating – Stanley’s release said that, under his leadership, “the City of Aledo has conducted three audits to ensure it spends its limited tax revenue wisely. These audits have led to a higher bond rating, from AA to AA+, which allows for lower interest rates on our municipal bonds.”

Stanley was elected in May 2022, replacing Kit Marshall, who did not seek re-election.

"I love this great city of ours and hope to continue working with so many of you who volunteer your time, talent, and services to preserve our way of life,” Stanley said. “This starts with smart and intentional economic development, well-planned growth, open communication and transparency, low taxes, and quality basic services like roads, parks, police and fire services.”