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Austin City Council · District 8
Selena Xie for Austin
EMS Commander, ICU nurse, and labor leader running to represent District 8 on the Austin City Council.
Bringing frontline urgency to making Austin more affordable, modernizing public safety, protecting our environment, and improving everyday services for District 8.
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Election Day
November 3, 2026
Early Voting
October 19 - October 30
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Meet Selena
An EMS Commander, ICU nurse, and labor leader for District 8.
Selena Xie has spent her career serving others and solving problems when people need help most. For more than a decade she has protected the health and safety of Austin residents—from responding to emergencies across Austin and Travis County to caring for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. For six years she served as President of the Austin EMS Association, representing more than 500 paramedics and leading them through the COVID-19 pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, and the opioid crisis.
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Selena's vision for District 8.
Affordable Housing
Real affordability so families, seniors, and first responders can live in the community they serve.
Fiscal Responsibility
Accountability for taxpayer dollars and disciplined budgeting before any new tax increases.
Public Safety & City Services
Strong EMS, fire, and police, plus modern crisis response so the right help arrives in time.
Transportation & Mobility
Practical solutions to ease congestion, fix bottlenecks, and improve safety across Southwest Austin.
Smart District Growth
Growth that pays for itself, protects neighborhood character, and keeps infrastructure in pace.
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A campaign powered by neighbors.
Whether you can host a meet and greet, make calls, knock doors, write postcards, request a yard sign, or help online, there's a place for you on Team Selena.
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