
This Joint Subcommittee brings together representatives from Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to collaborate on issues that impact our shared communities. This partnership fosters discussion, coordination, and strategic planning on a range of topics that affect residents, schools, and local governance.
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Committee Members
The Joint Subcommittee is composed of elected officials and leadership from Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Austin Independent School District.
Each entity appoints representatives to ensure a balanced and collaborative approach to addressing shared community priorities.
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| Travis County Members | City of Austin Members | AISD Members |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Travillion County Commissioner Precinct 1 Email Commissioner Travillion |
Mayor Kirk Watson Email Kirk Watson |
LaRessa Quintana Trustee District 2 Email LaRessa Quintana |
| Brigid Shea County Commissioner Precinct 2 Email Commissioner Shea |
Jose Velasquez Council Member District 3 Email Jose Velasquez |
Andrew Gonzales Trustee District 6 Email Andrew Gonzales |
| Pilar Sanchez County Executive for Travis County Health and Human Services Email County Executive Sanchez |
Ryan Alter Council Member District 5 Email Ryan Alter |
Kathryn Whitley-Chu Trustee District 4 Email Kathryn Whitley-Chu |
Leadership Info
For questions or additional information, designated staff members from each organization serve as points of contact to support the work of the Joint Subcommittee and facilitate communication with the public.
Travis County
Pilar Sanchez
County Executive
512-854-4100
Email Pilar Sanchez
City of Austin
Stephanie Hayden-Howard
Assistant City Manager
512-974-2000
Email Stephanie Hayden-Howard
Austin Independent School District
Edna Butts
Director of Intergovernmental Relations & Policy
512-414-3960
Email Edna Butts
Meetings
The Joint Subcommittee holds regular meetings to discuss shared priorities and coordinate efforts across Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Austin Independent School District. Agendas, meeting minutes, and related resources are available below to ensure transparency and public access to the committee’s work.
| Date | Time | Agenda | Meeting Minutes | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday May 15, 2026 |
11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Coming Soon | N/A | N/A |