Ballot question

City of Austin Proposition H: City Attorney appointed by the council

On the ballot in: City of Austin
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City Charter be amended to provide that the City Council appoints and removes the City Attorney?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote provides in the charter that the City Council appoints and removes the City Attorney.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves this part of the City Charter unchanged.

Sources

City of Austin Ordinances 20260806-002 (bond election), -003 (general election) and -004 (charter amendments) · City of Austin
City of Austin Notice of General and Special Election – Revised (November 3, 2026) · City of Austin, Office of the City Clerk

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