Portia Riggins

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Portia Riggins
Current role: Accounting; student; community advocate (per her Community Impact Q&A)
Background: Born and raised in District 1 (per candidate)
Experience: Travis Central Appraisal District, appraisal support (per candidate, as relevant experience)
Texas REALTORS association, accounting department (per candidate)
City of Austin 311 (per candidate)
Community volunteer (per candidate)
Top priorities: "My top priority is the budget"
"City spending should be transparent, efficient, and accountable."
"I would prioritize sidewalks, street safety, accessible infrastructure, and stronger transit connections"
"Development should expand housing opportunities while protecting established neighborhoods and existing residents."
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "My fiscal strategy would prioritize essential services, address inefficiencies, and ensure investments produce measurable results for Austin residents."
Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Growth and major transportation projects should also protect existing residents from displacement."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

City Council Member, District 1