Mackenzie Kelly has defeated incumbent Austin City Councilor Jimmy Flannigan in a runoff election Tuesday.
Kelly, a Republican who ran on a pro-law enforcement platform, won by 4 points, taking 52% of the vote to Flannigan's 48%.
Kelly, a Republican who ran on a pro-law enforcement platform, won by 4 points, taking 52% of the vote to Flannigan's 48%.
Flanagan, who will be leaving the council after only one term, had argued in favor of defunding the Austin Police Department, going so far as to call for the literal dismantling of the police department's headquarters downtown. Kelly received the Austin Police Association's endorsement, While Flanagan received the endorsement of city irefighters. Both organizations send Kelly congratulatory words on Twitter Wednesday morning.
Kelly released a statement to the media Tuesday night following her victory:
"From standing courageously behind our law enforcement community to demanding safer conditions for our homeless population to fighting for transparency at City Hall, the voice of Northwest Austin has been heard. Considering the stark differences between my campaign's priorities and the platform of the incumbent, their united voice is resoundingly clear this evening! I am honored to be the next representative for District 6 on the Austin City Council and will work immediately to begin healing the divisions in our community."
On her Twitter feed, Kelly said Mayor Steve Adler had called her Wednesday morning to congratulate her on her victory. The previous evening, Adler heaped effusive praise on Flanagan for his service to the community as a councilor.
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"From standing courageously behind our law enforcement community to demanding safer conditions for our homeless population to fighting for transparency at City Hall, the voice of Northwest Austin has been heard. Considering the stark differences between my campaign's priorities and the platform of the incumbent, their united voice is resoundingly clear this evening! I am honored to be the next representative for District 6 on the Austin City Council and will work immediately to begin healing the divisions in our community."
On her Twitter feed, Kelly said Mayor Steve Adler had called her Wednesday morning to congratulate her on her victory. The previous evening, Adler heaped effusive praise on Flanagan for his service to the community as a councilor.
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