Item 3 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This ordinance calls a general election on November 3, 2026, to elect City Council members for the single-member districts of District 1, District 3, District 5, District 8, and District 9. It also spells out how the election runs and lets the City Clerk enter joint election agreements with other local governments to keep things orderly. Funding comes from the City Clerk's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget.
The official agenda language
Approve an ordinance ordering a general election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing City Council Members (single member districts) for District 1, District 3, District 5, District 8, and District 9; providing for the conduct of the general election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.
"Without objection. Item number three is adopted unanimously" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Council member Siegel moved approval, seconded by council member duchen