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After being elected to the Austin City Council in 2016, Alison Alter, a native of Rosedale,  is running for re-election to secure her seat in District 10.

"Alison was elected to represent District 10 in December 2016," her website's "About" page states. "She has proven that she listens to her constituents and represents them, not special interests. Alison is a strong voice for our families, our neighborhoods and our environment. She asks tough questions, does her homework and focuses on long-term solutions."

Alter said she seeks re-election to fight for her constituents, manage growth responsibility, ensure health and safety of residents, keep the Austin beautiful, invest in education, and get the city moving, according to her "My Pledge" page on her website. 

During her term on Austin City Council, Alter has been the chair of the Audit and Finance Committee, and a member of the Mobility Committee, the Austin Energy Oversight Committee and the Austin Water Oversight Committee. She also has been a member of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the CAMPO subcommittee on the 2045 Plan, the Joint City Council's AISD Committee, the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition and the Clean Air Force of Central Texas board of directors. 

Alter is against public camping, citing the challenges it presents to the city. 

"In 2019 I voted against allowing public camping because I did not believe that the city had planned for the subsequent challenges we would face, such as maintaining the safety and sanitation of public spaces," she said on her website. "As a city and a community I believe we should compassionately help our neighbors exit homelessness, and we should do so with a comprehensive strategy that addresses community concerns. I have heard from many constituents on this topic, and I share your frustration with the current situation."  

Although she is against homeless camping, she wants to work to ensure there are housing and health care available for Austin's homeless population.

Alter also voted against CodeNext, the rewrite of the Land Development Code (LDC), because of its favor in special interests, according to Alter's "CodeNext" page on her website.