District 1 Council Member· 2023-2027

Natasha Harper-Madison

Austin

About

Natasha Harper-Madison is seeking re-election to the Austin City Council, aiming for her second term. Her platform includes a focus on environmental issues, as indicated by an endorsement from Environment Texas, and a commitment to planning progress within her district.

Campaign promises (3)

environment
Environment Texas endorses Harper-Madison for re-election.
election
Harper-Madison aims for a second term on the Austin City Council.
development
Harper-Madison looks forward to planning progress for her district.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 13
Total speaking time: 1:40:43
Avg per meeting: 7:45
Segments: 1739

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All categories Administration Animal Welfare Appointments Budget Development Diversity And Inclusion Education Employee Relations

Top issues during term (4)(Education)

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school closure

Closing the school could lower local property values and force families to spend more on commuting to distant campuses.

medium→Aug 2026[16]

school accountability

A state takeover could lead to costly legal battles and the potential loss of local control over how our tax dollars are spent on education.

medium→Aug 2026[9]

school bus routes

Returning to neighborhood routes will likely increase operational costs due to the need for more buses and drivers compared to the centralized hub model.