Austin City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Amber K. Goodwin
Candidate for City Council District 1
Amber K. Goodwin is running for Austin City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven Brown, Alexandria Anderson, Michael Nahas, Portia Riggins and Misael Ramos.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayAn assistant district attorney in Travis County who chaired the city's Gun Violence Task Force and founded the Community Justice Action Fund.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Attorney, organizer, and nonprofit founder
- Endorsed by
- U.S. Reps. Greg Casar and Joaquin Castro; state Reps. Sheryl Cole and John Bucy; Travis County Judge Andy Brown; District Attorney José Garza; council members José Velásquez, Krista Laine and Zo Qadri; Brady PAC Goodwin campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- www.amberforaustin.com
Where Amber K. Goodwin stands: positions on the record
Bonds1 sourced position
as reported by Austin Current; not a direct quote
Supports both bond packages, calling parks and libraries the backbone of East Austin.
Forum answerAustin Current (Sept. 15 Austin Current/Austin PBS/KUT forum) · Oct 1, 2026
Efficiency audit1 sourced position
as reported by Austin Current; not a direct quote
Opposes Proposition I, which she sees as an outside group's attempt to do what the federal government did with DOGE.
Forum answerAustin Current (Sept. 15 Austin Current/Austin PBS/KUT forum) · Oct 1, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Would pair anti-displacement tools such as eviction and homestead protections with a District 1 Economic Opportunity Fund.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Would coordinate housing, health and public safety budgets around anti-displacement, eviction protection and violence prevention.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026
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