Respect the taxpayer
An independent, line-by-line audit of city spending. Fund police, fire, EMS, roads and parks first. No new tax rate election.
Election Day · Tuesday, November 3
Common sense
Common sense
for Central Austin.
Lower costs, safer streets, and a City Hall that answers to the people who pay for it.
Early voting: October 19–30 · Find your polling place
Where Kai stands
Priorities for District 9
Austin voters sent a clear message when they rejected Prop Q. Kai's plan starts by taking that message seriously.
Safe streets, day and night
Fully staff APD with faster hiring and better retention, more lighting and cameras in entertainment districts, and crisis teams so officers can focus on serious crime.
Homelessness: compassion with accountability
Shelter beds and treatment for mental health and addiction, paid for by letting builders go bigger downtown instead of raising taxes. Plus consistent enforcement of the camping ban and published results from every program the city funds.
Transit taxpayers can trust
An independent cost review and firm budget cap on light rail, a clear plan if federal dollars fall short, and better buses, signals and sidewalks now.
Lower barriers to build
Faster permits, lower fees and fewer barriers to building, so supply keeps up with demand and renters stop paying for City Hall's red tape.
Smarter city infrastructure with AI
Put AI to work for residents: traffic signals that adapt to real-time conditions, early detection of failing roads and water lines, and faster permit reviews, with strong privacy protections and humans making the final call.
Secure bike parking
Secure bike lockers at busy hotspots like campus, downtown and transit stops, so riders can leave their bikes without worrying about theft.
Rinse-off stations on the trail
Outdoor rinse-off showers at strategic spots along the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, so runners, cyclists and paddlers can cool off and freshen up after time outdoors.
Local business weekends in our parks
Cut fees and red tape so local vendors, food trucks and musicians can host weekend markets and festivals in our parks, with organizers covering cleanup and keeping reasonable hours for neighbors.
Meet Kai
A neighbor, not a politician
Kai has called Austin home for 14 years, and he has never been more excited about where the city is headed. He works closely with tech initiatives across Austin and wants to build on that momentum by bringing more conferences, tech companies and good-paying jobs to the city.
Kai is running because Austin's growth should work for everyone. He wants the city to grow faster and safer, with the homes, jobs and infrastructure to keep up, so that longtime residents, newcomers and students all share in what comes next.
A longtime Texas Longhorns fan, Kai can usually be found cheering on the Horns on game day, a reminder that District 9 is home to the Forty Acres and the students, fans and neighbors who make it special.