Selena Xie
Candidate for Austin City Council Member, District 8
Background
- Occupation
- Commander, Austin-Travis County EMS; ICU nurse
- Campaign website
- selenaforaustin.com
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports regular audits and outcome-based budgeting.
ReportMeet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 8Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I would support regular audits of every City department, outcome-based budgeting, and greater transparency around spending.”
Housing
Supports expanding home repair and eviction prevention programs.
ReportMeet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 8Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“we need to expand home repair and eviction prevention programs to keep residents in their homes and communities”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports more sidewalks, transit options and bicycle infrastructure.
ReportMeet the candidates running for Austin City Council District 8Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“The top mobility challenges in District 8 include a lack of sidewalks and connectivity, the need for greater transit options”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Selena Xie on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
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 8
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
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