Augusta City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Robert Eric
Austin
Robert Eric Austin, the incumbent, is running for Augusta City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Robert Eric Austin is the Ward 1 member of the Augusta City Council.
Robert Eric Austin is the only candidate listed for Ward 1 on the municipal sample ballot, and Michael Karagiannes (listed as "Karagiannes, Michael A") is the only candidate listed for Ward 4. City of Augusta · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Robert Eric Austin
3 sourced01Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to amend the fiscal 2027 appropriations resolve to reflect a 5 percent tax increase (4-3, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Augusta · Apr 30, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Needle exchange moratorium1 sourced position
Voted no on the order enacting a temporary moratorium on needle exchange services (motion passed 5-3, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Augusta · Aug 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Opioid settlement grants1 sourced position
Voted no on awarding a $14,750 opioid settlement grant to Zysk Recovery Partners for a recovery support program (motion failed 0-8, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Augusta · Aug 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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