Mike Siegel

District 7 Council Member2025-2029

About

Mike Siegel runs on a progressive platform that prioritizes climate action, housing affordability, and public safety reform. His policy agenda emphasizes systemic change and community-focused governance within the Austin metropolitan area.

Campaign promises (4)

environment
The candidate advocates for proactive climate action policies.
development
The candidate supports initiatives aimed at increasing housing availability and affordability.
public-safety
The candidate has outlined specific policy positions regarding local public safety strategies.
transparency
The candidate runs on an ambitious progressive platform focused on systemic reform.

At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 34
Total speaking time: 3:12:30
Avg per meeting: 5:40
Segments: 3082

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Top issues during term (1)(Administration)

high↓May 2026[3]

Mobility Committee Meeting Schedule

Updates on projects may indicate future or ongoing public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Siegel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabled10-0May 7, 2026

Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events,…

approved11-0Feb 5, 2026

Authorize a contract for a benefits administration platform for Austin Human Resources with Selerix Systems, Inc. for an initial term of one year with up to two six-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000. Funding:…