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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 MembersCity of Austin MembersAISD 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.

DateTimeAgendaMeeting MinutesOther
Friday
May 15, 2026
11:30 am to 1:30 pm Coming Soon N/A N/A