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← Thursday, May 21, 2026

Item 37 Passed 9-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

Council is being asked to sign off on appointing Sarah Ivory and Robert Gross to the Civil Service Commission that oversees personnel matters for Austin's firefighters, police officers, and EMS workers. This commission helps shape how hiring, promotions, and disciplinary decisions play out for the folks who staff our emergency services. The item comes with no fiscal impact.

The official agenda language

Approve a resolution confirming the appointments of Sarah Ivory and Robert Gross to the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

public safety

"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

The roll call

Approved on Consent 9-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
  • 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

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes