Election
BY BEN THOMPSON
*Incumbent
Austin City Council District 4
Why are you running for this office and what’s the central issue you’re hoping to address?
How would you aim to keep Austin affordable for residents?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Louis Herrin Experience Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
I’m running for City Council because Austin needs, and deserves, needs new leadership. District 4 needs a leader who is accessible to the residents, takes the time to listen, and rolls up her sleeves to work alongside them while fighting to protect their rights.
Maintain public utilities; ensure city service costs are progressively increased - no “corporate welfare”; increase public/private partnerships to preserve and increase the stock of income-restricted housing; and collaborate with community stakeholders for equitable investments during the annual budget process.
Monica Guzmán Experience: 10+ years community organizing; 5+ years policy work reflecting needs and expertise of D4 residents www.monicaford4.com
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Eduardo ''Lalito'' Romero Experience Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Affordability is my priority. Austin must be a welcoming city for working class people, not a playground for the rich. We achieve that by building housing, investing in transit and providing social services. Police transparency/accountability is also critical. I passed the Police Open Data Portal resolution to enhance transparency.
Increased housing costs are making Austin unaffordable. City council passed measures to increase housing production and lower housing costs. Those measures are working. Rents and home prices decreased over the last year. School taxes are the biggest part of our property tax bills; the Texas Legislature needs to address this.
José ‘’Chito’’ Vela* Experience: Veteran criminal defense/immigration attorney, PTA President, ATXCouncil leader on
housing and transit www.chitovela.com
I’m running for District 4 City Council to bring our community forward through strategic public-private partnerships. My central focus is on fostering collaboration between the tech industry, local businesses, and public offices to address the critical needs of our district. These partnerships will have a profound impact in three key...
To keep Austin affordable, I would advocate for targeted tax relief for long-term residents and work to streamline city services to reduce costs. By encouraging the development of affordable housing through public-private partnerships and ensuring that growth is balanced and sustainable, we can maintain the character of our neighborhoods while...
Jim Rabuck Experience: Army Ranger and strategic leader in public-private partnerships, delivering efficient solutions for Austin’s future
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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