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Mayor Kirk Watson

Mayor β€’ Democrat

95%
Alignment
Strong alignment
5
Aligned Votes
28
Total Votes
8
Bills Sponsored
0
Missed Votes

Voting Summary

5
Aligned Votes
0
Opposed Votes
0
Neutral
5
Policy Areas
Vote Distribution5 total
100% Aligned
0% Opposed
0% Neutral

Policy Categories

EconomyEnvironmentGeneralHousingTransportation

Policy Area Alignment

Housing
96%
Strong
Transportation
92%
Strong
Social Services
91%
Strong
Environment
88%
Strong
Economic Development
85%
Strong
Public Safety
78%
Strong

Recent Activity

Voted YES on H.R. 1000

Austin Housing Initiative

Feb 8, 2024Housing
failed

Voted YES on S. 1001

Public Transportation Expansion

Feb 1, 2024Transportation
passed

Voted YES on H.R. 1002

Climate Action Plan

Jan 25, 2024Environment
passed

Voted YES on S. 1003

Homelessness Solutions

Jan 18, 2024General
passed

Voted YES on H.R. 1004

Small Business Support

Jan 10, 2024Economy
passed

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Voting History (5 votes)

H.R. 1000HousingFAILED2/8/2024

Austin Housing Initiative

Legislative measure addressing housing policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

Comprehensive legislation designed to advance housing initiatives and improve outcomes across the district.

Mayor's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

β€’Housing policy implementation and framework
β€’Strategic funding allocations and budget measures
β€’Regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms
β€’Accountability and performance measurement systems
S. 1001TransportationPASSED2/1/2024

Public Transportation Expansion

Legislative measure addressing transportation policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

Comprehensive legislation designed to advance transportation initiatives and improve outcomes across the district.

Mayor's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

β€’Transportation policy implementation and framework
β€’Strategic funding allocations and budget measures
β€’Regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms
β€’Accountability and performance measurement systems
H.R. 1002EnvironmentPASSED1/25/2024

Climate Action Plan

Legislative measure addressing environment policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

Comprehensive legislation designed to advance environment initiatives and improve outcomes across the district.

Mayor's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

β€’Environment policy implementation and framework
β€’Strategic funding allocations and budget measures
β€’Regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms
β€’Accountability and performance measurement systems
S. 1003GeneralPASSED1/18/2024

Homelessness Solutions

Legislative measure addressing general policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

Comprehensive legislation designed to advance general initiatives and improve outcomes across the district.

Mayor's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

β€’General policy implementation and framework
β€’Strategic funding allocations and budget measures
β€’Regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms
β€’Accountability and performance measurement systems
H.R. 1004EconomyPASSED1/10/2024

Small Business Support

Legislative measure addressing economy policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

Comprehensive legislation designed to advance economy initiatives and improve outcomes across the district.

Mayor's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

β€’Economy policy implementation and framework
β€’Strategic funding allocations and budget measures
β€’Regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms
β€’Accountability and performance measurement systems