Legislation Details

File #: 26-2262   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/31/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters proposed charter amendments, including a citizen-initiated charter amendment certified sufficient on June 22, 2026; providing for the conduct of the special election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A, 2. Draft Ordinance, 3. Recommendation for Action
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Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters proposed charter amendments, including a citizen-initiated charter amendment certified sufficient on June 22, 2026; providing for the conduct of the special election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.

 

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Lead Department

Office of the City Clerk.

 

Fiscal Note

Available in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget of the City Clerk.

 

Prior Council Action:

July 30, 2026 - Council discussed and approved eight Charter amendments to be included as part of the November 3, 2026 special election.