Krista has lived in Austin, Texas for over 20 years and resides in District 6 with her husband and two sons. She earned a bachelor's degree in art history from Columbia University.

Krista M. Laine spent a decade as a commercial real estate appraiser specializing in the Austin housing market, including a role as senior vice president at CBRE. She has also co-founded and served as president of Access Education RRISD.

As of September 9, 2024, Krista M. Laine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports funding staff raises through a VATRE election.

Supports increased public school funding and opposes vouchers.

Supports investing in community parks, pools, and libraries.

- Supports funding staff raises through a VATRE election.
- Supports increased public school funding and opposes vouchers.
- Supports investing in community parks, pools, and libraries.

Public Services

Believes in bipartisan school board governance and opposes disruptive campaigning supported by external groups and PACs.

Believes in bipartisan school board governance and opposes campaigning supported by external groups and PACs.

Supports the Austin City Council donation limit of $450 per person and $900 per couple.

Believes in not adhering to the contribution and expenditure limits of the Austin Fair Campaign Chapter.

- Believes in bipartisan school board governance and opposes campaigning supported by external groups and PACs.
- Supports the Austin City Council donation limit of $450 per person and $900 per couple.
- Believes in not adhering to the contribution and expenditure limits of the Austin Fair Campaign Chapter.

Public Safety

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes population and job growth have strained Austin’s housing, roads, and city services, leading to a surge in the cost of living.

Believes population and job growth have strained Austin’s housing, roads, and city services.

- Believes population and job growth have strained Austin’s housing, roads, and city services.

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Krista M. Laine

Krista M. Laine has lived in Austin, Texas for over 20 years and resides in District 6 with her husband and two sons. She graduated from Columbia University with a bachelors in art history.

Krista M. Laine spent a decade as a commercial real estate appraiser specializing in the Austin housing market, including a role as Senior Vice President at CBRE. She has also co-founded and served as President of Access Education RRISD.

As of September 27, 2024, Krista M. Laine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As President of Access Education RRISD, coordinated advocacy efforts to support Round Rock ISD, which serves over 90% of District 6.

Believes in prioritizing community engagement and bipartisan solutions to address urgent issues facing Austin and District 6.

Believes that "community is not a spectator sport," and encourages active participation in local governance and public services.

Served as Co-Founder and President of Access Education, a nonprofit organization that provides educational resources and support to underserved communities.

Has coordinated large-scale STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) enrichment activities such as FIRST Robotics, Chess Club, Math Olympiad, and Math Pentathlon.

Believes in being a community leader and advocate for local families.

Believes that "more effective representation could improve city services and quality of life for residents of District 6 and across Austin."

Supports public services, including District 6 public schools.

Believes in "Public Safety with Accountability."

Served as a community representative on the RRISD Safety & Security Committee.

Promises to not contribute more than $25 to any one Austin city candidate if I or my spouse is a lobbyist in the City of Austin.

Believes in the importance of grassroots organizing for winning elections, saying "Despite being outspent by wide margins, Access RRISD candidates won every seat by margins of 15%-25%, thanks to effective grassroots organizing."

Supports enhancing energy, utilities, and infrastructure resilience.

Supports initiatives to reduce traffic and enhance street safety.

Supports addressing housing and cost of living issues.

Supports effective and efficient city services.

Believes in grassroots fundraising and recurring donations to support campaign budgets.

Endorsed by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.

Endorsed by the Austin Central Labor Council.

Believes in analyzing various factors such as zoning changes and transportation to understand their impact on property values.

Believes her professional experience as an award-winning appraisal expert and years spent analyzing the Austin housing market have prepared her to represent District 6 effectively on the Austin City Council.

Krista M. Laine has lived in Austin, Texas for over 20 years and resides in District 6 with her husband and two sons. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University in NYC with a BA in Art History.

As of September 12, 2024, Krista M. Laine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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