AUSTIN, TX – In a stunning interview, Keller Mayor Armin Mizani, currently vying for the Texas House District 98 seat, reportedly stumbled upon the radical concept that electoral success might hinge on direct interaction with the populace he wishes to represent. The revelation came during a routine campaign stop, sources close to the campaign confirm.

“It turns out, people actually want to, you know, *talk* to you,” a visibly shaken Mizani is quoted as saying, according to an unnamed campaign intern who transcribed the mayor’s post-interview musings. “And not just about their property taxes, but about, like, their kids’ soccer games. It’s… a lot.”

Political strategists across the state are scrambling to understand the implications of this groundbreaking approach. Dr. Evelyn Finch, a professor of advanced political theory at the University of North Texas, commented, “For decades, we’ve operated under the assumption that voters merely need to see your face on a billboard and receive a carefully crafted mailer. This ‘direct engagement’ model, if proven effective, could fundamentally alter the landscape of modern campaigning. It’s almost quaint.”

Campaign staff are reportedly drafting new protocols, including a controversial 'meet-and-greet' initiative and a 'town hall' concept, which involves candidates physically appearing in public spaces to answer questions. The mayor’s team is said to be cautiously optimistic, though some aides expressed concern about the logistical challenges of scheduling so many unscheduled conversations.

Future campaign events are expected to include actual human beings, rather than just cardboard cutouts of the candidate.