Austin City Council District 3 includes parts of East Austin, Southeast Austin and South Austin, according to data provided by Ryan Robinson, city of Austin demographer, as part of a presentation in November.



The district is about 17 square miles in size. Part of its boundaries extend along the north side of Ben White Boulevard, and it features areas including Austin's Battle Bend, St. Edwards, Riverside, Montopolis and Govalle neighborhoods.



More than 60.8 percent of residents in District 3 identify themselves as Hispanic, 26.6 percent said they are white, 8 percent said they are African-American, 2.8 percent said they are Asian and 1.8 percent identified as "Other," according to the city's data.



The same presentation shows District 3 is the third-most densely populated district in Austin as measured in people by acre.



About 14 percent of the District 3 population is younger than 9 years old, according to city data from 2010.



Candidates



Susana Almanza



  • Almanza is a longtime community organizer, educator, mother and founding member of PODER.

  • Director, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources

  • www.votesusana.org

Mario Cantu



Julian L. Fernandez



  • Fernandez, a musician and father, has also helped people in the community obtain health and human services.

  • Band Leader, Los Texas Wranglers

  • www.electjulian.com

Shaun Ireland



  • With a business and advocacy background, he has led efforts to address affordable housing and safety.

  • Finance and intergovernmental affairs director at DTI Resources

  • www.shaunireland.com

Fred L. McGhee



  • McGhee is a sustainability consultant, father and author of three books including a Montopolis history.

  • Professor and professional archaeologist

  • www.fredmcghee.com

Eric J. Rangel



  • Rangel spends his time attending political and neighborhood meetings and volunteering.

  • Special projects coordinator at Texas Department of Transportation

  • www.voterangel.com

Sabino "Pio" Renteria



  • A father and lifelong East Austin resident, he worked for IBM and has spent years serving on Austin boards.

  • Volunteer, leader with United East Austin Coalition

  • www.district3forpio.com

Ricardo Turullols-Bonilla



  • An author and father, Turullols-Bonilla has degrees in physics and mathematical physics.

  • Middle- and high school science teacher

  • www.ricardoforaustin3.com

Voter resources



To learn additional information about these candidates, visit their websites. Voters can also access information about the upcoming election by visiting:



This list represents all of the candidates who announced their intention to run for the District 3 seat as of July 14, 2014. For updates on Austin 10-1 elections, visit impactnews.com/vote-2014/vote-central-texas.