Ballot question

City of Austin Proposition I: Independent Affordability and Efficiency Initiative

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 require an Independent Affordability and Efficiency Initiative on a regular basis and before any tax rate increase election and requiring the independent contractor to identify annual and multi-year savings that exceed the cost of the contractor's service?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote requires a regular independent affordability and efficiency review, including before any tax rate election, with the contractor identifying savings exceeding its cost.

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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