Mel Kirkland

Place 2 Council Member2018–2026

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending May 14, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 34
Total speaking time: 3:33:06
Avg per meeting: 6:16
Segments: 2997

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Top issues during term (1)(Parks Recreation)

critical→Jan 2026[19]

Trail Safety and Development

Project cost not to exceed $2,356,663 funded by 2022 bond funds.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Parks Recreation.

Voting record (0)(Parks Recreation)

No votes found matching Parks Recreation.

In the news (1)

KVUE (ABC Austin)Oct 2, 2026