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Ryan Alter
District 5 Council Member2023-2027
About
Ryan Alter's platform centers on the responsible management of municipal utilities, specifically focusing on the intersection of energy reliability and environmental sustainability. His priorities reflect a commitment to balancing infrastructure needs with the long-term ecological goals of the city.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentRyan Alter advocates for a balanced approach to Austin Energy that prioritizes both grid reliability and long-term environmental sustainability.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 4:34:04
- Avg per meeting
- 8:34
- Segments
- 3187
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Top issues during term (1)(Administration)
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Alter 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:…
approved11-0Feb 5, 2026
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and acceptance of grant funding from, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement the Austin Police Crime…
Voting record (0)(Administration)
No votes found matching Administration.
In the news (6)
KXANSep 29, 2026
Affidavit: 17-year-old accused of killing girlfriend's ex-boyfriend after altercation
KVUEJul 7, 2026
Goodwill Career & Technical Academy offers Central Texas graduates an alternative to a four-year college
KXANJul 6, 2026
Why Texas football's expectations warrant five Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans
KXANJun 30, 2026
Five Longhorns named to 2026 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams
City of Austin (.gov)Mar 19, 2026
Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park Improvements
City of Austin (.gov)Mar 19, 2026