Austin City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Misael Ramos
Candidate for City Council District 1
Misael Ramos is running for Austin City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven Brown, Alexandria Anderson, Amber K. Goodwin, Michael Nahas and Portia Riggins.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayA community organizer whose experience includes work as a foreclosure prevention specialist and chairing the Blackland Community Development Corporation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Community Organizer
- Endorsed by
- Democratic Socialists of America and Austin DSA; Austin Sierra Club; AISD trustee Candace Hunter; community leaders listed on his site Ramos campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- misaelforaustin.com
Where Misael Ramos stands: positions on the record
Bonds1 sourced position
as reported by Austin Current; not a direct quote
Supports both city bond proposals, citing the planned Colony Park library and park needs in District 1.
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
Does not support Proposition I because an independent audit ordinance is already in place at City Hall.
Forum answerAustin Current (Sept. 15 Austin Current/Austin PBS/KUT forum) · Oct 1, 2026
City spending1 sourced position
Says the city should rein in contracts and consultants instead of cuts, consolidations and layoffs.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Calls for social housing and more deeply affordable housing for working families.
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Austin City Council District 1 in 2022 (lost).
Own statementCity of Austin Resolution No. 20221121-001 canvassing the Nov 8, 2022 election · Nov 21, 2022
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