An election will take place May 4 for mayor of Briarcliff, while the two alderperson slots are unopposed. Incumbent Mayor Al Hostetler will run against Michael E. Wright and Tim Crain. Note: Candidates had the choice to include whatever contact and website information they wanted to.
Allen (Al) Hostetler Occupation: sole proprietor handyman company Experience: very active volunteer in Briarcliff for over 25 years covering almost every possible issue throughout the community Phone number: 512-731-6909 Why are you running for mayor of Briarcliff? Served on the council and as mayor for 13 years, I want to continue the smooth and productive operation of the village of Briarcliff. We have initiated numerous programs and plan to enhance those efforts. Also, I plan to initiate new programs to help community members. What are the top issues facing the city of Briarcliff? The biggest issue over the past several years is the deterioration of the relationship between the village and the property owners association, which includes 90% of the village. This has detracted from the overall enjoyment of Briarcliff, and I vow to get the relationship back the way it was years ago.
Tim Crain Occupation: maritime vessel manager Experience: I have created and managed high-volume, high-budget, profitable businesses and have interacted with federal, state and local governments. Phone number: 562-704-9787 Facebook page: Tim Crain for Mayor Village of Briarcliff Why are you running for mayor of Briarcliff? Briarcliff is ready for change. My goal will be to enable us all to learn about and harmonize our mutual yet varied goals so that we can reach them and get on with peaceful, high-quality lives. What are the top issues facing the city of Briarcliff?  Public safety is a priority: Population growth needs corresponding access to law enforcement. Transparency of local government: Propose weekly constituent listening sessions. Cohesive relationship with BPOA: Increased communication. Support steady reasonable growth: A full review of the building ordinances would be a prudent exercise.
Michael Wright Occupation: owner/partner RM Builders LLC, custom homes and remodeling general contractor Experience: I have 18+ years in the construction industry, the last five owning RM Builders LLC/RM Custom Homes, a general contracting firm. I have been involved with and on the boards of several large groups in the Austin area, Austin Woods and Water, FONRA, NW Austin Chamber of Commerce. Campaign email address: [email protected] Why are you running for mayor of Briarcliff? I am running for mayor to help bring a resolution to the conflict between the village and the BPOA. I want to help ensure that the members/owners of the village and BPOA feel that their interests are not being dismissed and that their concerns are being recognized as legitimate and needing solutions. What are the top issues facing the city of Briarcliff? The disconnect between elected officials and the Briarcliff Property Owners Association (BPOA); law enforcement; term limits for all elected positions; open government with full transparency; increased accountability; flooding; infrastructure; ensuring our amenities and common areas are maintained to the highest standards
Important dates
  • April 22—early voting begins
  • April 30—last day of early voting
  • May 4—election day
  • May 15—elected candidates take oath of office