Prop A passes resoundingly while Prop B falls flat
Prop A contained more measures, specifically targeting discrimination and giving the Office of Police Oversight more power.
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Prop A contained more measures, specifically targeting discrimination and giving the Office of Police Oversight more power.
Both propositions deal with oversight of Austin police, with Prop A using language that civilian oversight will "deter police misconduct and brutality," essentially strengthening its oversight compared to Prop B.
Austin voters overwhelmingly supported stronger police oversight on Saturday with landslide victory for Prop A, according to election results.
Austin will vote on two individual police oversight measures Saturday.
Nearly 7% of voters have already cast a ballot in Travis County as of Tuesday. That is about on par with turnout in Williamson County and slightly more than Hays County.