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CM Robert King

Emerging

Independent · Austin City Council (District 9) · 1st term

Influence Score 58.2 ↑ 5.1
Total Raised $185K
Cycle 2026
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First-term independent representing central-east Austin. Tech-fluent (former product manager) and chairs the Mobility Committee. Pragmatic on housing supply but consistent on transit and bike-infra. Useful local voice for tech employers navigating Austin permitting and transportation policy. Watch for state-level run in 2028.

Endorsement Timeline

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Austin Tech Alliance

Mar 2026

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AFSCME Local 1624

Feb 2026

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Bike Austin

Jan 2026

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Sierra Club Austin

Dec 2025

Contribution Heatmap

Geographic Origin

In-district Austin + small West Coast tech bump.

Top Donor Sectors

Technology Workers$58K
Real Estate (small)$32K
Public-Sector Unions$24K
Small-dollar (< $200)68% of donors

Local Issue Alignment

CY 2025–26
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Transit & Bike Infra

94%

Pushed Project Connect funding cycle 2; sponsor on protected-lanes plan.

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Housing Supply / HOME

85%

Voted yes on 2024 HOME initiative; pragmatic on minimum-lot-size reform.

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Tech Tax Incentives

62%

Open to targeted Ch. 380 deals; opposes broad break-everything packages.

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Climate Action Plan

88%

Supports municipal-grid resilience; backs energy-efficiency code updates.

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Public Safety

52%

Backs APD reform package; mixed on staffing levels.

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Water / Drought Plan

78%

Supports tighter usage caps for new commercial developments.