The Grapevine Talk

For our final Candid Candidate Conversation, we sit down with Amber Goodwin, attorney, former Travis County Assistant District Attorney, leader with the Community Violence Legal Network and Community Justice Action Fund, and candidate for Austin City Council District 1. Amber shares her perspective on public safety, justice reform, and her vision for the future of Austin.    

In this episode, we sit down with Selena Xie, EMS Commander, former ICU nurse, labor leader, longtime public servant, and candidate for Austin City Council District 8. Drawing on her experience in healthcare, emergency response, and public service, Selena shares her vision for Austin and the priorities driving her campaign.    

Join us for a conversation with Alexandria Anderson, small business owner, University of Texas graduate, Chair of the MLK Neighborhood Association, member of the City of Austin Women’s Commission, Joint Inclusion Committee, and African American Resource Advisory Commission, and candidate for Austin City Council District 1. We discuss her vision for Austin, community leadership, and the issues shaping the future of District 1.    

District 8 you're up next.  We had Jeff Bowen, candidate for Austin City Council District 8 stop by to talk about his campaign.  Jeff is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, Austin Neighborhood Council President, small business owner and Austin Board of Adjustments chair.  Tune in to hear why he would like your vote.  

We’re thrilled to welcome Holly Taylor — Board Certified Lawyer, Former Prosecutor, Former UT Law Adjunct Professor, and Candidate for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9 — for a powerful and thought‑provoking candid candidate conversation.