City of Austin Proposition C: Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Charter Amendment
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this measure do?
Changes the city charter so the citizen commission that draws council district lines works independently of the City Council, can redraw districts after city boundary changes, has a larger applicant pool, and fills vacancies under clearer rules. No cost to taxpayers.
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Proposed by: Austin City Council (Ordinance 20260806-004), on 2024 Charter Review Commission recommendations
The city's elected council. A judge kept these changes off the 2024 ballot over a meeting-notice violation. The council voted again on July 30, 2026 to send them to voters.
Source: communityimpact.com
A YES vote means
The redistricting commission gains clearer independence, a bigger applicant pool, set vacancy rules, and permission to talk with city staff outside meetings.
A NO vote means
The commission keeps its current charter rules on independence, membership, and vacancies.
Sources: speakupaustin.org · communityimpact.com
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