I probably should have posted this in advance of last monday's Creative Sector Candidate forum, hosted by the Austin Creative Alliance, but better late than never. Austin Music People did a recap of the Q&A here:
http://austinmusicpeople.org/2012/05/mayoral-city-council-candidate-forum-for-the-creative-sector-recap/
As you're likely aware, four out of seven city council members, including the mayor, are up for election. Early voting goes through Tuesday and election day is this coming Saturday, May 12th. Last year only 7.4% of registered voters turned out which is dismal...but also means that your vote means that much more. Please vote.
The list of candidates on the ballot are below. * indicates incumbents
Mayor
Lee Leffingwell*
Brigid Shea
Clay Dafoe
Watch Mayor candidate videos
Council Member Place 2
Laura Pressley
Mike Martinez*
Council Member Place 5
John F. Duffy
John A. Rubine
R.A. "Bo" Prudente
Audrey "Tina" Cannon
Bill Spelman*
Dominic "Dom" Chavez
David Y. Conley
Council Member Place 6
Sheryl Cole*
Shaun Ireland
Election day voting must take place at your actual precinct. To find out where you are registered to vote, go here:
http://www.traviscountytax.org/showVoterNameSearch.do
I'm not going to do my usual run down of candidates this year for a variety of reasons. Below is just a little basic intro on each. Let me know if you have questions, though.
There is a fact sheet on the candidates here: http://impactnews.com/articles/2012-election-coverage-%7C-april-2012/
And links to video introductory messages from each candidate here:
Mayor:
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/may-12-general-municipal-election-mayor-candidate-videos
Place 2:
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/may-12-general-municipal-election-place-2-candidate-videos
Place 5:
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/may-12-general-municipal-election-place-5-candidate-videos
Place 6:
http://www.austintexas.gov/page/may-12-general-municipal-election-place-6-candidate-videos