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Neha in the News

Read up on the latest updates from Neha’s campaign.

The Austin Bulldog

July 7th, 2026

Velasquez finally draws a challenger

Neha Shah brings an immigrant’s international perspective to Austin’s problems

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KXAN Investigates

August 20th, 2026

Do council candidates live where they say they do? Austin doesn’t check, but we do

To run for the Austin City Council, candidates have to have lived in Texas for at least a year in the district they hope to represent for at least six months, according to city code.

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CBS Austin

August 10th, 2026

East Austinites questions proposed police budget increase ahead of City Council vote

With the Austin City Council expected to being adopting the city’s proposed $6.6 billion budget Wednesday, residents in East Austin are raising concerns about how much money is slated for the police compared with other needs, including housing and social services.

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The Austin Chronicle

August 20th, 2026

Who’s Running for City Council This Fall?

District 1 features new faces as incumbents look to hold on to districts 3, 5, 8 and 9

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Austin Free Press

August 24th, 2026

Keep Austin green: Environment takes center stage at city council candidate forum

Austin values have long centered on environmental conservation.

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