Local voices on Prop F: Deciding the future of Austin City government

Inside the debate on mayor-council vs. council-manager model

Pulse on Policy series
Tuesday, March 16
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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In May, there will be eight City of Austin propositions on the ballot. Proposition F seeks to change the current governing model of a city council and city manager to one which would eliminate the position of city manager and designate an elected mayor as the chief administrative and executive officer of the city with veto power.

  • Of large Texas cities, only Houston has a mayor-council form of government.
  • If approved, City Council would be designated the “legislative body of the city” and the mayor “shall execute the laws and administer the government of the city.”
  • Mayor would gain veto power and Council would have opportunity to override vetoes.

Join us for a discussion examining the pros and cons of both options, moderated by KVUE's Quita Culpepper. When you go to the polls, be informed on the issues that will shape the future of Austin city government.

  • Andrew Allison

    Representing Austinites for Progressive Reform

  • Jesús Garza

    Representing Austin for All People

  • Moderated by Quita Culpepper

    KVUE Anchor

  • Austin for All People

    Austin for All People is a grassroots coalition of concerned Austin residents and voters. Its purpose is to educate the public and oppose the proposed charter amendment that would radically change the City of Austin’s governance system by replacing the current council-manager form of government with a strong mayor form of government.

  • Austinites for Progressive Reform

    We are a broad and diverse coalition of Austinites coming together to make our local government more representative, diverse, responsive, and accountable. Our goal is to amend Austin’s city charter to enact proven campaign finance reforms, election reforms, and governance reforms.

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