DANA proudly supports Montserrat Garibay for the Texas House District 49 runoff election coming up this May! Montserrat is committed to priorities that align with our vision of a more affordable, walkable and vibrant downtown for all.

We believe she is the best choice to continue recent work the Legislature has done to improve affordability. That is why she has support from across the political spectrum, and has clearly earned our vote.

Early voting for the primary runoff election begins Monday, May 18, 2026 and ends Friday, May 22, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Find your polling place and check what’s on your ballot here.

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (May 2026)
🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am
📍 Online via Zoom

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.

The agenda includes a presentation from Austin Fire Marshal Carrie Stewart on scheduling after-hours fire system inspections and a presentation from Austin Energy’s Bill Sparks on the downtown power network and how to prepare for possible outages during power emergencies.

All downtown property and business owners, managers, security providers, tenants and residents are encouraged to participate.

RSVP

🎟️ May Shoal Creek Clean-Up
🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 8:45 am – 10 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.

Volunteers will meet Saturday, May 9, 2026 outside The Independent (301 West Ave. at 8:45 am, with the clean-up commencing at 9 am. While the efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, trash tends to accumulate unless we stay vigilant!

The monthly collaboration continues with APD, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), and the Downtown Austin Community Court to assist with this important initiative.

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (April 2026)
🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 8:30 – 9:30 am
📍 Online via Zoom

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.

The April meeting will include updates from APD’s Commander Chaudoir, and a presentation on Austin 3-1-1 by Carrie Fidler with the 3-1-1 call center

All downtown property and business owners, managers, security providers, tenants and residents are encouraged to participate.

RSVP

🎟️ April Shoal Creek Clean-Up
🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 8:45 am – 10 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.

Volunteers will meet Saturday, April 11, 2026 outside The Independent (301 West Ave. at 8:45 am, with the clean-up commencing at 9 am. While the efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, trash tends to accumulate unless we stay vigilant!

The monthly collaboration continues with APD, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), and the Downtown Austin Community Court to assist with this important initiative.