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← Thursday, February 9, 2023

Item 74 Passed 11-0

Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held on May 6, 2023, to submit to the voters a second proposed citizen-initiated ordinance, certified sufficient on January 31, 2023, to enact an “Austin Police Oversight Act” that will strengthen the oversight of Austin police and encourage accountability for officer misconduct; providing for the conduct of the special election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring and emergency. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.

The roll call

Approved as amended 11-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Mackenzie Kelly D6 Yes
  • Leslie Pool D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Alison Alter D10 Yes

Official votes