Austin City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Steven Brown
Candidate for City Council District 1
Steven Brown is running for Austin City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alexandria Anderson, Amber K. Goodwin, Michael Nahas, Portia Riggins and Misael Ramos.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayA healthcare professional of 20 years who serves on the Givens Park Advisory Board and the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Neuro and Spine Clinical Consultant
- Endorsed by
- Travis County Constable Tonya Nixon; former Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez; former council members Ora Houston and Laura Morrison; community leaders listed on his site Brown campaign website (accessed Oct 2, 2026)
- Campaign website
- brownforaustind1.com
Where Steven Brown stands: positions on the record
Bonds1 sourced position
as reported by Austin Current; not a direct quote
Supports the park and library bond propositions on the November ballot.
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
Supports Proposition I, the charter amendment requiring an independent efficiency audit.
Forum answerAustin Current (Sept. 15 Austin Current/Austin PBS/KUT forum) · Oct 1, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Says he would hold the line on taxes unless there is a clear, measurable reason to raise them.
“I'll hold the line on taxes unless there's a clear, measurable reason to raise them.”
Own statementCommunity Impact candidate Q&A · Sep 14, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Austin Current; not a direct quote
Says the city should focus on subsidizing affordable housing rather than relying on increased density alone.
Forum answerAustin Current (Sept. 15 Austin Current/Austin PBS/KUT forum) · Oct 1, 2026
Energy1 sourced position
as reported by The Austin Bulldog; not a direct quote
Said he would cancel the natural gas peaker plant agreements and explore solar and battery backup instead.
Forum answerThe Austin Bulldog (Aug. 22 Clean Water Action/Public Citizen forum) · Aug 30, 2026
Save Austin Now1 sourced position
Co-chaired Save Austin Now's campaign against Proposition Q, the 2025 tax rate increase; Proposition I is a Save Austin Now initiative.
Own statementThe Austin Bulldog · Sep 28, 2026
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