Voters will decide who will lead Austin through its affordability crisis and deal with conservative state leaders who have become increasingly hostile to large, more liberal urban areas.
Former state Sen. Kirk Watson and state Rep. Celia Israel debate on ATX Decides, hosted by Austin PBS, at Studio 919 on Dec. 5, 2022. Austin voters will decide who will be the city's next mayor Tuesday night., Austin voters will pick a new mayor Tuesday night to guide the capital city over the next two years as the region deals with explosive growth.and former state Sen. Kirk Watson.
However, they have approached the issue in different tenors. Israel has called for aggressive action and said she’ll work closely with “pro-housing” advocates; Watson has promised a more diplomatic strategy that brings in more new housing without alienating neighborhoods that oppose it.
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