Karthik holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Rutgers University. He lives in The Hills with his wife, Aditi, and their 2 children.

Karthik works is a UI/UX designer at Levi's in Austin. He founded a company, Socialblood and Pawsh. 

Karthi Naralasetty's run for Mayor of the City of The Hills is his first run for public office.

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Plans to advocate for more events and activities for young families.

Plans to enhance city communication and engagement by updating the website and other digital platforms to be more user-friendly.

Plans to update the city website and other digital platforms to make it more user-friendly.

Supports diverse cultural representation in public services, successfully advocating for the recognition of the Indian festival Diwali in local schools and communities.

Supports diverse cultural representation in public services and advocated for the recognition of the Indian festival, Diwali, in local schools and communities.

Proposes an annual Business Pitch Competition for high school and college students, judged by local entrepreneurs who will also provide mentorship.

Proposes an annual Business Pitch Competition for high school and college students, saying it will "nurture our youth's entrepreneurial spirit..."

Believes in "the power of collective action and the importance of strong, compassionate leadership" in order to "bring positive change to our city and inspire the next generation to continue the work of building a better world."

Believes in "collective action and...strong, compassionate leadership" to "bring positive change to our city and inspire the next generation to continue...building a better world."

Promises to meet constituents at home or local events to discuss their ideas for improving The Hills.

Promises to meet voters at home or local events to discuss their ideas for improving the city. 

- Plans to advocate for more events and activities for young families.
- Plans to update the city website and other digital platforms to make it more user-friendly.
- Supports diverse cultural representation in public services and advocated for the recognition of the Indian festival, Diwali, in local schools and communities.
- Proposes an annual Business Pitch Competition for high school and college students, saying it will "nurture our youth's entrepreneurial spirit..."
- Believes in "collective action and...strong, compassionate leadership" to "bring positive change to our city and inspire the next generation to continue...building a better world."
- Promises to meet voters at home or local events to discuss their ideas for improving the city. 

Public Services

Plans to address speeding vehicles and advocate for increased security presence throughout the city.

Supports increased security presence throughout the city.

Advocated for increased security measures at Lakeway Elementary School.

Advocates for increased security measures at Lakeway Elementary School.

Plans to make efforts to address speeding and ensure speed limits are more strictly enforced.

- Supports increased security presence throughout the city.
- Advocates for increased security measures at Lakeway Elementary School.
- Plans to make efforts to address speeding and ensure speed limits are more strictly enforced.

Public Safety

Supports eliminating or restructuring mandatory club membership dues for non-users.

Supports eliminating or restructuring "mandatory club membership" dues for those who don’t use the facilities.

Supports local initiatives such as Farmers Markets to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce carbon footprints.

Supports creating a Farmers Markets in the city. 

- Supports eliminating or restructuring "mandatory club membership" dues for those who don’t use the facilities.
- Supports creating a Farmers Markets in the city. 

Energy & the Environment

As of June 6, 2025, Karthik Naralasetty’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Opposes developments that may alter the "unique character of our community," such as the proposed condo development.

Promises to support the POA staff and work towards better staffing and resources for them.

Promises to support the Power of Attorney (POA)  staff and work towards better staffing and resources for them.

Promises to advocate for the establishment of a market in the city, despite current city government limitations hindering the plan.

Supports establishing a market in the city.

Promises to fight to reduce property taxes.

Promises to advocate to reduce property taxes.

- Opposes developments that may alter the "unique character of our community," such as the proposed condo development.
- Promises to support the Power of Attorney (POA)  staff and work towards better staffing and resources for them.
- Supports establishing a market in the city.
- Promises to advocate to reduce property taxes.

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Kevin currently serves as a city council member of the City of The Hills. 

As of June 6, 2025, Kevin Proud did not have a website or any information online.

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