Issue: Public Safety

Q There has been an epidemic of gun violence in the schools around the country and nothing concrete has been done to change the trajectory of this violence. If elected / re-elected, what steps do you plan to propose to protect children and innocent citizens from any further violence?

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Q Austin is one of the worst cities in the nation in terms of police accountability and violence against residents. What will you do on City Council to fight against the police state in which we currently live?

Asked by Democratic Socialists of America

Q What are your views on Austin’s accessibility for those with disabilities and the city’s compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Asked by Austin Young Democrats

Q How would you address the various safety issues concerning pipelines, and oil and gas production?

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area

Q What can be done to ensure the safety of our children in schools?

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area

Q What do you see as the best way to address mass shootings such as the ones in Santa Fe, Sutherland Springs, and Las Vegas?

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area

Q What policies, if any, would you pursue to address public safety and gun violence?

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area

Q Identify three measures that you would support that reduce gun violence.

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area

Q What changes to Texas gun laws would you support or oppose?

Asked by League of Women Voters Austin Area

Q The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department faces $125 million in deferred maintenance each year, ranging from playground maintenance and aquatics needs to mowing and servicing trash and recycling receptacles. What would be your strategy for addressing this need?

Asked by Austin Parks Foundation