Commissioner, Precinct 2· 2015-2026

Brigid Shea

Travis County

About

Brigid Shea's platform focuses on progressive local governance, emphasizing environmental protection, community safety through limiting ICE cooperation, and addressing the region's housing needs. Her campaign leverages her experience and steady leadership as an incumbent Travis County commissioner.

Campaign promises (3)

public-safety
Vow to keep ICE out of Travis County.
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environment
Commitment to protecting the local environment.
development
Pledge to add more housing in the county.
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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 39
Total speaking time: 6:43:54
Avg per meeting: 10:21
Segments: 6010

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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

critical↑Feb 2026[30]

Public Defender Office Permanent Board Bylaws

Operational governance for county indigent defense services.

critical↑Jan 2026[19]

Regional Wildfire Preparedness and Burn Ban Enforcement

Potential savings on emergency response costs if fire hazards are mitigated.

critical↓Feb 2026[17]

Senate Bill 3 Flood Warning and Monitoring Compliance

Repair and recovery costs will be coordinated through federal and state disaster assistance channels.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Community Wildfire Protection Plan update

County and city each contributed $100,000 toward the plan update, with additional grant funding.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Public Defender Investigator Pay and Family Unity Pilot

Subject to ongoing county budget deliberations.

critical↓Jun 2026[9]

Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Funding

$14.8 million allocated from disaster response reserves.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Travis County Transformation Program Expansion

A requested county investment of $1 million to scale the program and reach eligible youth.

medium↑Jul 2026[7]

Public Records Integrity and Property Disputes

None.

high↑Jul 2026[7]

Safe Alliance Funding and Domestic Violence Services

Community advocates requested specific emergency funding allocations of $200,000 for domestic violence shelters and forensic exam programs.

critical↓Feb 2026[6]

Private Attorney Shortage and Indigent Defense

Potential budget adjustments for public defender staffing and attorney retention initiatives.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Sheriff's Office Staffing and Jail Population Pressures

Requests for multiple new FTE positions totaling over $1 million for corrections and law enforcement.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Animal Advisory Commission Appointment

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) One-Year Review

The program operates using existing county allocations and grant partnerships, aiming to improve systemic efficiency.

high↓May 2026[2]

Children's Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

Ongoing county investments support mental health initiatives, including over $14 million allocated in fiscal year 2026.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Child Abuse Prevention and Community Collaboration

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Austin-Travis County EMS Operational Review and Funding

Represents an incremental increase totaling $18,884,963 for the FY 2026 ATCEMS agreement.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

Starflight Fleet Replacement Program

Estimated at $60 million for three new helicopters, partially offset by an estimated $19 million resale value of the existing fleet and ongoing operational savings.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]