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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
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.
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.
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
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.