Mike Siegel
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)
- environmentThe candidate advocates for proactive climate action policies.
- developmentThe candidate supports initiatives aimed at increasing housing availability and affordability.
- public-safetyThe candidate has outlined specific policy positions regarding local public safety strategies.
- transparencyThe candidate runs on an ambitious progressive platform focused on systemic reform.
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 (11)(Environment)
Lake Austin Management
Affected businesses estimate millions in lost revenue and hundreds of temporary job impacts.
Large Volume Water Usage
Large industrial users will be required to pay their fair share for infrastructure and water usage.
Rain to River Strategic Plan
No direct fiscal impact on the city, but affects utility customers.
Status of Existing Bond Funds
$10,000,000 funded from the Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Capital Budget through General Obligation Bond funds.
Resilient Austin Playbook
Potential costs associated with storm response and mitigation efforts.
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
The city will issue up to $1 billion in bonds, impacting future utility rates and the city's debt obligations.
wastewater pipeline renewal
While there's no direct cost to you, this essential work is funded by your taxes to prevent bigger, more expensive repairs down the line.
Austin Resource Recovery Performance
The efficiency of the collection program can impact the city's waste management budget and potentially service fees.
waterway ban
Local water-dependent businesses and rental operators will miss out on another round of weekend revenue.
Winter Storm Impacts and Response
Potential costs associated with storm response and mitigation efforts.
Water Forward plan
Investing in this plan now helps prevent catastrophic economic losses and skyrocketing utility rates during extreme water shortages down the road.
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Siegel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve the minutes for the May 18, 2026, meeting of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee.
Authorize a contract for electric distribution vegetation management services for Austin Energy with Eocene Environmental Group for an initial term of three years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed…
Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Labrie refuse trucks for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC d/b/a Reliance Truck & Equipment, for an initial…
Authorize a contract for aquatic vegetation maintenance in wet ponds for Austin Watershed Protection with Environmental Survey Inc. d/b/a Environmental Survey Consulting for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension…
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the amount of a low-interest loan from an amount not to exceed $446,842,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s…
Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts for consulting services for Austin Resource Recovery with Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc., Intera Inc., TRC Environmental Corporation dba Trc, and Zara Environmental,…
Authorize a contract for catalog parts, supplies, and repair services for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,850,000.…
Approve a resolution related to creating a "Green Social Housing" policy that focuses on creating housing that is affordable, sustainable and environmentally responsible; and exploring financing options for housing developed under this…
Approve the minutes of the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee meeting of December 2, 2025.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.