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← Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Item 18 Passed 11-0

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study and report to Council on the feasibility of creating a new Joint Emergency Communications Department to consolidate 911, emergency and non-emergency dispatch and communications through the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department.

The roll call

Approved 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
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Official votes