TEXAS FORWARD PARTY ENDORSES STEVEN BROWN FOR AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
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AUSTIN, TX - September 9, 2026 – The Texas Forward Party is proud to announce its official candidate endorsement of Steven Brown, who is running as a non-partisan candidate for Austin City Council District 1.
Brown, a 4th-generation East Austin native, father of two, and 20-year healthcare professional, brings deep community roots, practical problem-solving, and proven civic advocacy to the District 1 race. His record of grassroots leadership includes serving on the Givens Park Advisory Board, organizing the successful campaign to rename the historic Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs, advocating for East Austin COVID-19 testing access, and fighting for accountable city hiring practices.
Running on a community-powered platform, Brown is committed to addressing the severe cost-of-living pressures facing East Austin families. His platform focuses on housing affordability, anti-displacement overlays, expanding Community Land Trusts, fiscal accountability in municipal tax policy, living-wage standards for city contracts, and environmental justice through legacy site remediation and tree canopy equity. Brown is dedicated to transparent governance, evidence-based policy, and putting community needs above political ideology.
"This race was never about party, it's about District 1 having a real voice at City Hall," said Steven Brown. "I'm honored to earn the Texas Forward Party's support. Austin's next chapter should be written by the people who build this city and want to see it thrive for generations."
"Steven Brown represents the exact kind of grounded, community-first leadership Austin needs," said Ed Graham, Travis County Chair of the Texas Forward Party. "Whether advocating for park infrastructure, defending household affordability, or fighting for fair hiring and environmental health, Steven consistently demonstrates showing up for his district."
Brown’s candidacy brings a vital, working-class perspective to City Hall, focused on ensuring that Austin’s growth creates shared opportunity rather than displacement. To learn more about the campaign, request a yard sign, host a neighborhood meet-and-greet, or volunteer, visit Steven Brown’s official campaign website at brownforaustind1.com.
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About the Texas Forward Party
The Texas Forward Party is building a credible, durable alternative to the two-party system for the millions of Texans who feel left behind by today’s politics. We are uniting independent thinkers from across the political spectrum to advance a platform rooted in shared values, not partisan division. Our mission is to balance the state legislature, ensure competitive elections, and put power back in the hands of voters to deliver real, data-driven solutions.
Media Contact: communications@texasforwardparty.com | www.texasforwardparty.org
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