Katie Kam

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Katie Kam
Current role: Civil engineer
Background: MS in Community & Regional Planning, UT-Austin (1999) (per campaign)
Has run her own consulting firm as a civil engineer; biotech start-up founder (per campaign)
Austin resident since 1983 (per candidate)
Experience: Worked for the City of Austin as a planner for 7 years (per campaign)
Former Austin ISD high school science teacher (per campaign)
Top priorities: "We need to reduce tax and fee burdens."
"Conduct thorough audits; re-evaluate city real estate holdings, programs and infrastructure projects; prioritize core city needs first"
Homelessness: "Cancel South Austin navigation center; reevaluate approach."
"Engage the community before items added to Council agenda."
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "We need to reduce tax and fee burdens."
Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: "Development needs to be designed to positively contribute to the overall feel and character of the city and neighborhoods and to integrate the natural environment."
Flooding and drainage: Campaign site lists "flooding" among the "maintenance and critical infrastructure projects" the city should prioritize
Public safety: Campaign site, on police, fire and EMS: "They put their lives on the line for us and we must support them to ensure a safe city."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: katiekamforaustin.com

City Council Member, District 9