Austin voters face $295M bond packages and contentious charter audits in Nov. 3 election
Austin voters will decide on 10 ballot propositions on Nov. 3, including two bond measures totaling $295 million for parks and libraries and eight charter amendments. The most contentious measure, Proposition I, mandates a recurring independent audit that must identify savings exceeding its own cost, a requirement pushed by Save Austin Now. Opponents argue this creates a conflict of interest and risks cutting social programs, while supporters claim it ensures fiscal efficiency. Other amendments address council meeting schedules, redistricting independence, and campaign finance timing.