Portia Riggins
Candidate for Austin City Council Member, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Accounting / student / community advocate
- Campaign website
- voteforportiariggins.com
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges review of departmental spending and service outcomes.
ReportMeet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I would review departmental spending, completion rates, and service outcomes to ensure taxpayer dollars are properly allocated”
Housing
Supports protecting existing residents from displacement by major projects.
ReportMeet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“Growth and major transportation projects should also protect existing residents from displacement.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports sidewalks, street safety and stronger transit connections.
ReportMeet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 1Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I would prioritize sidewalks, street safety, accessible infrastructure, and stronger transit connections”
All sources (3)
- Order of Place on the Ballot for General Election to be Held on November 3, 2026 (drawing of 8/26/2026)
Election filing · City of Austin, Office of the City Clerk · services.austintexas.gov
- City of Austin Ordinances 20260806-002 (bond election), -003 (general election) and -004 (charter amendments)
Election filing · City of Austin · Aug 6, 2026 · votetravis.gov
- Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 1
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
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