Election night results show Mackenzie Kelly with at least a four-point lead over incumbent Jimmy Flannigan. Though a vote canvass is not official until later this week, it is safe to say that Mackenzie will be the next representative of Austin's District 6!
Below is her statement:
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 is 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.Congratulations to Council member Jimmy Flannigan on a hard-fought campaign. I, along with my staff, will look forward to working with Austinites from all backgrounds and political persuasions to build a better future for the greatest city in Texas.