Welcome to District 3
District 3 is home to historic and diverse neighborhoods in the heart of East and South Austin, including Holly, Riverside, Montopolis, Govalle and St. Elmo. Visit legacy businesses like Joe’s Bakery and beloved entertainment venues like Hotel Vegas, bring your lawn chair out for the Pan Am Summer Hillside Concert Series—Austin’s longest-running free concert series, and enjoy time outdoors at some of Austin’s most popular parks and trails like Roy G. Guerrero Park or at the newly constructed Wishbone Bridge. District 3 is a perfect blend of everything we love about Austin.
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Council Member José M.A. Velásquez
Term of Office
Jan. 6, 2023 through Jan. 6, 2027
Council Member José Velásquez is a community activist, thought leader, and proud son of Austin.
He was raised in East Austin with his three siblings by a hardworking, tenacious single mother who instilled in him a commitment to service and the heart to fight for his community. José’s mother worked multiple jobs to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table, but still found time to serve their community. Through her example, José learned that hard work and service to others was the only way to navigate life.
José is a proud Metz Cobra, Martin Eagle, Austin High Maroon, and Huston-Tillotson Ram. He has served on numerous boards and commissions including; Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Latinitas Austin, East Austin Conservancy, City of Austin Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission and the Mayor's Anti-Displacement Taskforce.
José’s work on Council is driven by three guiding principles: affordability, accessibility, and action.
Committees:
- Public Safety, Chair
- Public Health
- Economic Opportunity
- City of Austin/AISD/Travis County Joint Committee