Item 4 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This orders a special election on November 3, 2026, to let Austin voters weigh in on proposed charter amendments, including a citizen-initiated amendment that was certified as sufficient back in June. The item also authorizes the City Clerk to team up with other local governments on joint election agreements to keep things running smoothly. Funding comes from the City Clerk's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget.
The official agenda language
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters proposed charter amendments, including a citizen-initiated charter amendment certified sufficient on June 22, 2026; providing for the conduct of the special 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: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.
"Without objection, the motion is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Siegel preferred placing citizen-initiated amendment after city amendments; mayor disagreed with relegating the petition
- Charter propositions assigned letters C through J
- Siegel asked to be shown voting yes despite his stated preference