Austin runoffs may dictate future of city's housing policies
Candidates have clear differences in their policies on increasing housing density vs. protecting single-family neighborhoods.
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Candidates have clear differences in their policies on increasing housing density vs. protecting single-family neighborhoods.
Candidates have clear differences in their policies on increasing housing density vs. protecting single-family neighborhoods.
Early voting is Dec. 1 through Dec. 9. Election Day is Dec. 13.
District 3 could see the most expansion of public transit in CapMetro's Project Connect plan. José Velásquez and Daniela Silva hope to shepherd that plan as part of the Austin City Council and address other issues, like affordable housing and the city's response to homelessness.
Policing, Project Connect and the looming I-35 expansion are top issues in District 5. Stephanie Bazan and Ryan Alter both wish to represent the South Austin district at City Hall.