Item 2 No final action 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item sets a public hearing where Austinites can weigh in on the city's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The hearing is slated for July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 W. Second Street. Scheduling the hearing itself has no fiscal impact.
The official agenda language
Set a public hearing to receive and consider public comment on the proposed budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Suggested date, time, and location: July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
The official voting record does not show a final action.
What got said
- Mayor clarified public hearing set for 3:00 p.m. July 30 within a meeting starting at 10 a.m.
- Motion made by council member Ellis, seconded by council member Siegel
- Mayor detailed speaker registration windows opening July 27 at 10 a.m. and closing July 29 at 12 p.m.
The roll call
Unknown 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