A Proven Leader with Experience that Matters

Todd is the clear choice for Austin’s next District 7 Councilmember with his 30 years of proven leadership and dedication to public service. His progressive leadership is built on values of mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and collaboration, which will unite the people of Austin and ensure that all communities in the city are represented. Your vote for Todd will deliver unmatched experience:

Todd knows Austin’s local government from his career with the City of Austin.
Todd will lead improvements to environmental and climate change policies with his experience as a professional environmental engineer.
Todd will provide unparalleled expertise with our City’s comprehensive plan and land development code having served on the Planning Commission.
Todd is a true bridge-builder with a reputation for bringing people together from all sides to solve tough, divisive issues.

Policy Priorities

Climate Change – Reaching our Zero Carbon goal while ensuring our utilities are reliable, resilient, and affordable.

Affordable Housing Strategies – If you work here, you can live here. Build more homes of different types and sizes and fund housing programs for those at lower income levels.

Public Safety – Fully staff the Austin Police Department while meeting our expectations for transparency and community-oriented policing.

Transportation – Create a world-class rail and bus system reducing the number of vehicles on our roads.

Parkland for Everyone – Ensure all Austinites have safe spaces to play and connect with nature.

Austin Values – Protect reproductive rights and funding our public schools.

We are the Music Capital – Create policies that ensure our music venues and musicians thrive.

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Testimonials

Chair Claire E. Hempel, Appointed by Council Member Ellis
“…Your attention to detail, the amount of time and effort you poured into every meeting… I know you really, really care about your neighborhood, your district, the city of Austin, and it’s very apparent…”

Vice Chair Awais Azhar, Appointed by Mayor Watson
“ … I do want to say I’ve always appreciated your thoughtfulness, your commitment to really bridging, you know, some different conversations, making sure that we’re all having conversations that we can further our goals collectively…”

Commissioner Felicity Maxwell, Appointed by Council Member Ryan Alter
“… I know that many of us know how much he’s done for the city and how much leadership he’s shown here on the Planning Commission for so many years. We are so lucky in Austin to have such wonderful people like Todd Shaw, who really do give their heart and soul to the many, many issues that we’re trying to fix the city…

Board of Adjustment Chair Jessica Cohen (ex-officio)
“ … you were so masterful at your leadership. You were just amazing how you bridged the divide between two very opposing types of parties, and it made me want to be chair. It made me want to be chair and that’s literally why I am the Chair [Board of Adjustments].”

Commissioner Alberta Phillips, Appointed by Mayor Watson
“…I hope that whatever you do, people recognize that quality in you to reach out and go across the different worlds that within in which feature of us live, and I really feel like you have crossed over to extend that hand and that branch to me and try to understand my lived experience and as I have understood yours…”

Melissa Calhoun
“So excited to see Todd Shaw running for D7!
Todd is the definition of true Austinite. Caring about his community, he has already stepped forward on commissions and taken leadership roles during their most challenging times offering his own time to help make our city what it is. His work has allowed him an opportunity to have a deeper understanding of current issues faced within the city and the intricacies of our local policies. He’s also fun, so you’ve likely seen him and Amy around enjoying local live music.

If you are in D7, Todd Shaw is an excellent choice. I’m in D2 and have had great conversations with him. He’s even helped me better understand issues from a compassionate and knowledgeable perspective. I hope you’ll consider supporting him.”

Andi Forness
“Todd Shaw shows up and he will show up for Austin. I have seen several iterations of his presence and dedication from his son’s Co-op days to his wife’s Roller Derby team, to our neighborhood block party and to being a great guy in general. Find out more about his platform @toddshawforaustin”

About Todd

Todd has called Austin his home for over 40 years and has lived in District 7 for 32 years. This is where he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, fulfilled his dream of a career of service as an environmental engineer, married his best friend, Amy, cultivated strong relationships with a large community of family and friends, and experienced the adventures of parenthood.

Todd’s leadership and experience in the City of Austin's government and on the Planning Commission make him the perfect candidate to represent District 7. He has over 30 years of public service at Austin Energy, leading environmental and energy-efficiency projects within one of the largest public electric utilities in the country.

Todd has also served on the Planning Commission for 6 years, giving him in-depth knowledge of Austin's comprehensive plan and land development code. He chaired the Planning Commission for three years, leading the commission through the most challenging periods of the COVID-19 pandemic and significant changes to Austin's Comprehensive Plan.

As a City employee and Planning Commissioner, Todd has developed positive working relationships with nearly every City Department.

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