May 1 Election: Results For Austin Propositions 2021

Austin TX

01 May, 2021

7:00 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Austin residents made their way to the polls on Saturday to cast their ballot in this year's special election. About 66,598 people voted on Election Day, according to the Travis County Clerk's office on Saturday. The ballot included eight propositions for Austinites to vote on. Some focused on offering rank choices in city elections, policing, the Austin Firefighters Association, creating a new council district, adopting a campaign finance form, extending the mayor's power role and when the mayoral races should take place during an election year. But the proposed ordinance that garnered the most attention from locals was Proposition B. If approved, the proposed ban, which takes aim at Austin's growing homeless population, would criminally charge and penalize individuals who camp and or solicit money in the city limits. On Saturday, dozens made their way to the University of Texas Downtown Campus for the "Homes Not Handcuffs" rally to encourage residents to vote in opposition of Proposition B, which would "criminalize homelessness in Austin." MORE ON THAT STORY: Austin Activists Rally In Opposition Of Prop B On Election Day As live results come in, Patch will continue to update this story. Refresh this page for the latest. Looking for more news in your community? Support local journalism and subscribe to Patch's free daily newsletter and real-time email alerts. May 1 Election Results The latest unofficial results as of 11 p.m. All Travis County votes have been counted, according to the Travis County District Clerk's office at 10:34 p.m. Proposition A Shall the City Charter be amended to give the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, the authority to require the City to participate in binding arbitration of all issues in dispute with the Association if the City and the Association reach impasse in collective bargaining in negotiations. For — 81.17%Against — 18.83% Proposition BShall an ordinance be adopted that would create a criminal offense and a penalty for sitting or lying down on a public sidewalk or sleeping outdoors in and near the Downtown area and the area around the University of Texas campus; create a criminal offense and penalty for solicitation, defined as requesting money or another thing of value, at specific hours and locations or for solicitation in a public area that is deemed aggressive in manner; create a criminal offense and penalty for camping in any public area not designated by the Parks and Recreation Department. For — 57.13%Against — 42.87%MORE: Austin Residents Voted For Proposition B: Election 2021 Results Proposition CShall the City Charter be amended to allow for a Director of Police Oversight to be appointed or removed in a manner established by City Council ordinance, with duties that include the responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability as it relates to policing. For — 63.35%Against — 36.65% Proposition DShall the City Charter be amended to a transition the election for mayor from gubernatorial election years to presidential election years, providing that the mayor elected in 2022 will serve a 2-year term and mayoral elections will occur on the same date as presidential elections starting in 2024. For — 66.91%Against — 33.09% Proposition EShall the City Charter be amended to provide for the use of ranked choice voting in city elections, if such voting is permitted by state law. For — 58.55%Against — 41.45% Proposition FShall the City Charter be amended to change the form of city government from "council-manager" to 'strong mayor-council,' which will eliminate the position of professional city manager and designate an elected mayor as the chief administrative and executive officer of the city with veto power over all legislation which includes the budget; and with sole authority to hire and fire most department heads and direct staff; and with no articulated or stated charter authority to require the mayor to implement Council decisions? For — 14.09%Against — 85.91% Proposition G Shall the City Charter be amended to provide for an additional geographic council district which will result in 11 council members elected from single member districts? For — 43.42%Against — 56.58% Proposition H Shall the City Charter be amended to adopt a public campaign finance program, which requires the city clerk to provide up to two $25 vouchers to every registered voter who may contribute themto candidates for city office who meet the program requirements? For — 43.44%Against — 56.56%