Vile attacks, endless name-calling must end

The following statement may be attributed to leading Austin City Council candidate for District 6 Mackenzie Kelly:

"The endless name-calling for short-term political gain must stop. Since I entered this race in May I have dealt with vile, baseless attacks almost daily, including threats regarding my well-being.

"To me, Council service is about people, not political agendas. Right now I see a bunch of angry men shouting back and forth — but this is not some game.

"We are here to keep our streets safe and bring our community together, not sow the seeds of division in order to win an election."

Below is a selection of the attacks referenced by Kelly in her statement.

Exhibit 1: Jimmy Flannigan campaign field director Jacob Aronowitz


Exhibit 2: Aronowitz 



Exhibit 3: Flannigan supporter Christine Acheson



Exhibit 4: Tweet from anonymous account @Austinprotests