The platform

Specific promises, with deadlines attached

Every item below is something a council member can actually move: a budget line, an ordinance, or a directive to the city manager.

Public safety with real accountability

Our officers can make arrests and put dangerous individuals in the system, but without prosecution and consequences, the same people cycle back onto our streets. We need accountability at every level to break the cycle and make Austin safer.

Open a standing coordination channel between APD, the County Attorney, and the courts
Publish response times, clearance rates, and repeat-arrest data by district
Invest in neighborhood-based violence intervention and mental-health first response

Safe and reliable public transit

District 3 families depend on buses to get to work, school, and appointments. Riders deserve transit that is clean, on time, and safe at every stop along the route.

Work with CapMetro to increase visible security and staffing on high-ridership routes
Improve lighting, sightlines, and emergency call boxes at bus stops and transit hubs
Publish route-level safety and on-time performance data so riders can hold providers accountable

Maintain the infrastructure we already have

New projects get ribbon cuttings, but neglected streets, bridges, and utilities cost us more every year. We must take care of what we own before taking on new debt.

Publish a district-wide infrastructure condition scorecard with repair timelines
Prioritize road resurfacing, drainage, and sidewalk repair in the oldest neighborhoods first
Require routine maintenance budgets before any new capital project is approved

Growth that pays its own way

Austin's rapid expansion has stretched our streets, utilities, and emergency services past their limits. Growth is good, but only if our city is equipped to handle it. New development must bring the infrastructure and services our neighborhoods need before—not after—the strain hits.

Require impact fees and infrastructure commitments that fully cover the cost of new development on roads, water, and emergency services
Tie zoning approvals to measurable capacity in schools, roads, utilities, and public safety
Publish a growth-impact dashboard showing where service demand is outpacing capacity

Lower property taxes and protect homeowners

Property tax bills keep climbing while working families feel left behind. The city must tighten its belt and push every available dollar back to taxpayers.

Oppose city tax-rate increases that outpace inflation and wage growth
Expand homestead and senior exemptions so longtime residents can stay
Cut redundant programs and administrative spending before considering new fees

Independent audits and taxpayer transparency

Every dollar spent should earn the public's trust. An independent audit and clear, accessible spending reports are the first steps toward real accountability.

Commission an independent audit of major city departments and contracts
Publish a searchable online checkbook showing how every tax dollar is spent
Require public dashboards for all large capital projects with budgets and deadlines

Enforce our camping ban laws

Austin's camping ban was restored because residents demanded safe public spaces and compassion with boundaries. The law must be enforced consistently and paired with real outreach so encampments don't simply move from one block to another.

Fully enforce the voter-approved camping ban while expanding shelter beds and mental-health outreach
Coordinate cleanup and enforcement across city departments, APD, and service providers
Track outcomes: shelter exits, recidivism, and public-space complaints by district

Fund our police and fire departments

Public safety starts with the men and women who answer the call. Our police and fire departments must be fully staffed, competitively paid, and equipped with the resources they need to protect District 3.

Support competitive pay and retention incentives to stop losing officers and firefighters to other cities
Fund recruitment, training, and mental-health support for first responders
Protect police and fire budgets from political cuts that leave neighborhoods less safe

Heat, floods, and a grid that holds

Austin summers are getting longer and our infrastructure is older. Resilience shouldn't depend on your zip code.

Plant and maintain 20,000 shade trees in the hottest blocks of the district
Neighborhood resilience hubs with power and water during outages
Onsite solar and battery storage for schools and rec centers

Small businesses that survive the rent

The taquerias, record shops, and family clinics along our corridors are the district's economy. They need a city that works at their speed.

A single small-business permitting desk with published turnaround times
Commercial lease assistance for legacy businesses facing displacement
Local-first contracting targets for city projects in District 3

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