Item 2 No final action
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This is a community input session where Austinites can weigh in on the City's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. It's the public's chance to speak directly to Council about what they want funded before spending decisions get locked in.
The official agenda language
Conduct a community input session to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
"Conduct a community input session to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget." — meeting transcript (unofficial)
The official voting record does not show a final action.
What got said
- Numerous speakers urged protection of social service contracts and opposed a $25 million increase to APD
- Safe Alliance CEO criticized the recent audit as flawed and unable to be projected across the full nonprofit portfolio
- Formerly homeless and formerly incarcerated residents gave personal testimony about at peace, family eldercare, and cash-assistance programs
The roll call
Unknown 0-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor No Action
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 No Action
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 No Action
- José Velásquez D3 No Action
- José "Chito" Vela D4 No Action
- Ryan Alter D5 No Action
- Krista Laine D6 No Action
- Mike Siegel D7 No Action
- Paige Ellis D8 No Action
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 No Action
- Marc Duchen D10 No Action