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Kirk Watson
South Central Austin

Watson calls for long-term vision, fiscal discipline for Austin in state of the city remarks

By Ben Thompson

Mayor Kirk Watson reflected on his return to City Hall and final years in office ahead in an early 2026 speech.

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