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Councilmember JosΓ© "Chito" Vela

Austin City Council β€’ Democrat β€’ District 4

97%
Alignment
Strong alignment
5
Aligned Votes
34
Total Votes
6
Bills Sponsored
1
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

EconomyEnergyGeneralHealthcareHousing

Policy Area Alignment

Housing
98%
Strong
Police Reform
94%
Strong
Community Development
92%
Strong
Immigration
91%
Strong
Environment
89%
Strong
Healthcare
85%
Strong

Recent Activity

Voted YES on H.R. 1000

Affordable Housing Bond

Feb 6, 2024Housing
failed

Voted YES on S. 1001

Police Oversight Reform

Jan 30, 2024General
passed

Voted YES on H.R. 1002

Green Energy Transition

Jan 22, 2024Energy
passed

Voted YES on S. 1003

Small Business Grants

Jan 15, 2024Economy
passed

Voted YES on H.R. 1004

Public Health Initiative

Jan 8, 2024Healthcare
passed

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Voting History (5 votes)

H.R. 1000HousingFAILED2/6/2024

Affordable Housing Bond

Legislative measure addressing housing policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

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

Councilmember'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. 1001GeneralPASSED1/30/2024

Police Oversight Reform

Legislative measure addressing general policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

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

Councilmember'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. 1002EnergyPASSED1/22/2024

Green Energy Transition

Legislative measure addressing energy policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

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

Councilmember's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

β€’Energy policy implementation and framework
β€’Strategic funding allocations and budget measures
β€’Regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms
β€’Accountability and performance measurement systems
S. 1003EconomyPASSED1/15/2024

Small Business Grants

Legislative measure addressing economy policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

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

Councilmember'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
H.R. 1004HealthcarePASSED1/8/2024

Public Health Initiative

Legislative measure addressing healthcare policy priorities and reforms for constituents.

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

Councilmember's Vote

YES

Your Position

YES

Alignment

βœ“ Aligned

Key Provisions

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