Mayor Kirk Watson

From a verified voter in Austin, TX

Austin Police Department must not assist ICE

I’m writing to demand action on APD’s cooperation with ICE. I know SB 4 pressures local agencies to comply. I’m asking you to do what’s right anyway. As of January 25, 2026, 74.2% of people in ICE detention have no criminal history. Texas holds 18,684 detainees, more than any state. At least 170 U.S

From a verified voter in Austin, TX

Austin Park Surveillance. Expand APD’s Real-Time HALO vs 3rd Party LVT

I support improving safety in Austin parks, but I worry that building a separate, vendor‑run camera network will make it harder for Austin Police Department (APD) to use the footage. Since APD already has the HALO camera network and a real‑time monitoring center, I ask Council to first evaluate wha