Meet the Candidates for City Council

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District 4 (North)

Zip Codes 78723, 78751, 78752, 78753, 78758

The Incumbent: Greg Casar

Experience: Former policy director at Workers Defense Project
Issues: Proponent of social equity, shared prosperity, increasing affordability, environmental stewardship, and public safety
Endorsed By: AURA, Austin Firefighters Assoc., Austin Young Democrats, Central Labor Council, AFSCME, Austin-Travis County EMS, IBEW Local 520, Education Austin, Workers Defense Action Fund, Laborers' Union Local 753
Treasurer: Gustavo Garcia
Filed: 6/23/16
Website: www.casarforcouncil.com
Facebook: GregCasarCampaign
Twitter: @GregCasar

The Challenger: Louis C. Herrin III

Occupation: Civil engineer with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Experience: Professional engineer, more than 35 years at TCEQ. Expertise in wastewater treatment systems, uses of reclaimed water and graywater, use and disposal of wastewater biosolids; drinking water pipe criteria. Technical support for his division and in charge of homeland security for the division. Active in public schools, Boy Scouts, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Knights of Columbus
Issues: Wants to streamline city government, transportation, and city services, including but not limited to fire, police, water, and wastewater
Treasurer: Louis C. Herrin III
Filed: 6/30/16
Website: www.louisherrin.com
Facebook: www.fb.com/herrinforcitycouncil