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Jose 'Chito' Vela

District 4 Council Member2025-2029

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At a glance

News mentions: 3

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 18
Total speaking time: 2:04:01
Avg per meeting: 6:53
Segments: 1531

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Top issues during term (1)(Animal Welfare)

medium↓May 2026[35]

Animal Services Strategic Plan

The city will receive up to $1,635,245 from Travis County for animal services over five months.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Animal Welfare.

Voting record (0)(Animal Welfare)

No votes found matching Animal Welfare.

In the news (3)

KXANSep 16, 2026

Resolution passed to rename portion of Lake Erie 'The Gulf of Cleveland'

City of Austin (.gov)Aug 17, 2026

Escandalo Improvised Telenovelas presents ¡Escándalo!

KXANJul 25, 2026