Austin Independent School District Trustee At-Large Position 9
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Cynthia Soliz
In runoffNonpartisan
Cynthia Soliz is a former educator, attorney, AISD parent, and Austin Ethics Review commissioner with a background in education advocacy. She emphasizes educational equity, local control, high-quality instruction, modern facilities, inclusive schools, and student support.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Nonpartisan
Kirk Becker is a long-time Austin civic advocate who has addressed city officials on homelessness, campaign-finance reform, and environmental issues. His earlier public proposals included lower-cost housing, public computer access, and expanded treatment services.
Pamela Mathai
In runoffNonpartisan
Pamela Mathai is an AISD parent and former Texas public-school teacher with 15 years of classroom experience. She emphasizes preventing state takeover, teacher autonomy and retention, safe schools, family engagement, and broad student opportunities.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Source: austinisd.org