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The Austin City Council District 6 covers about 48 square miles of the northwest and western portions of Austin. The area primarily surrounds RM 620 and includes the entire Williamson County portion of the city.
Neighborhoods in District 6 include Anderson Mill, Angus Valley, Avery Ranch, Balcones Village, Canyon Creek, Los Indios, Milwood, Riata and River Place. It is the only district in the city that has a majority of Republican voters.
District 6 candidates have said issues affecting this area include traffic congestion and safety on roadways, wildfire prevention, and promoting a business-friendly culture and responsible job growth.
Upcoming candidate forums:
- City Council Candidate Forum: Sept. 15 from 6–9 p.m. for districts 6 and 10. Riverbend Baptist Church, 4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. www.austintexas.gov/department/10-one
- Anderson Mill Neighborhood Association: Sept. 28 from 3–5 p.m. Anderson Mill Community Center, 11500 El Salido Parkway. www.andersonmillna.com
Both events are open to the public.
Voter resources
- Northwest Austin Coalition: www.nwaustin.org
- 10-1: www.austintexas.gov/department/10-one
Candidates
- Occupation: Business owner, Site Street
- Top issues: Traffic, affordability, public safety
- www.jimmyflannigan.com, www.facebook.com/flanniganforaustin,Twitter: @jimmyflannigan
Mackenzie Kelly
- Occupation: Student of Disaster Sciences, model
- Top issues: Affordability, taxes, transportation, public safety
- www.kellyforaustin.com, www.facebook.com/KellyForAustin, Twitter: @kellyforaustin
- Occupation: Special security officer and director of anti-terrorism/threat analysis for the Texas National Guard
- Top issues: Education, affordability, transportation
- www.peteforaustin.com, www.facebook.com/peteforaustin,Twitter: @peteforaustin
- Occupation: Owner of independent insurance agency
- Top issues: Water, responsible job growth, transportation solutions and environmental responsibility
- www.mattstillwell.com, www.facebook.com/votemattstillwell,Twitter: @austinagentmatt
- Occupation: Entrepreneur and attorney
- Top issues: Transportation solutions, lower taxes, pro-business culture, fiscal responsibility
- www.jaywileyforaustin.com, www.facebook.com/jaywileyforatx,Twitter: @wileyatx
Donald S. Zimmerman
- Occupation: Software systems engineer
- Top issues: Defeat urban rail, road expansion, homestead tax extension
- www.donzimmerman.org, www.facebook.com/austinitesforzimmerman, Twitter: @dzmandotorg
This list represents all of the candidates running for the District 6 seat. For updates on Austin 10-1 elections, visit impactnews.com/vote-2014/vote-central-texas.
