Jan 22, 2026 City Council Meetings

Austin City Council · January 22, 2026

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Meeting called to order; new mayor pro tem announced

Announcement

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Mayor Kirk Watson called the first regular meeting of 2026 to order at 10:00 a.m., announced the council elected Jose 'Chito' Vela as mayor pro tem and presented a ceremonial gavel to him; brief remarks of thanks followed.

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Austin City Council met on Jan. 22, 2026. The council approved a new council office-spending policy (item 85) after extended debate and amendments, adopted a consultation policy with AFSCME Local 16-24, proclaimed Muslim Heritage Month, approved two settlement payments, accepted a $1 million state parks grant for Spring Woods Park, and handled a large consent and zoning agenda.

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