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Get ready to vote, Austin! Seven new candidates are running for City Council, and they could totally change the direction of our city. It's time to figure out who you want representing you!
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
These new council members could change how your tax dollars are spent, so pay attention!
You do, if you want a say in who leads the city and how it's run!
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Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis' petition to run for a third term was rejected by the City Clerk.
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KXAN looked through city elections documents, voting and appraisal district records and in some cases asked candidates for proof of residency through official mail, leasing agreements, IDs or utility bills. Here's what we found.