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