Austin City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

David Weinberg

Candidate for City Council District 5

22 candidates · 5 seats5 sourced positions

David Weinberg is running for Austin City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ryan Alter, Liz Brink and Farrah Abraham.

Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Has 25 years of work in government and public service, including as chief of staff to a New York state representative.

Where David Weinberg stands: positions on the record

Bonds1 sourced position

from the city's automated transcript of the candidate panel; not an edited quote
Would have preferred the city follow staff advice on when to put the parks bond before voters.
Forum answerCity of Austin District 5 candidate panel, automated transcript (voice-to-text, unedited) · Sep 17, 2026

Taxes1 sourced position

Says trust must be restored before any future tax increases are proposed and calls for a real audit of city spending.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 11, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

Says placing homeless resource centers in one council district has failed and services should be spread across the city.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 11, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

from the city's automated transcript of the candidate panel; not an edited quote
Says he believes in neighborhood compatibility and listening to residents about how the city grows.
Forum answerCity of Austin District 5 candidate panel, automated transcript (voice-to-text, unedited) · Sep 17, 2026

Elections1 sourced position

as reported by Austin Current
Told the council in July he saw no reason to limit petition-initiated elections to certain dates.
Own statementAustin Current · Aug 6, 2026

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