Adam was born in Austin and currently lives in the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood in North Austin. He graduated from Vista Ridge High School and earned a degree in history from Texas Christian University (TCU). He is married to Mackenzie.

Adam is the director of advocacy at Measure. He has also worked as a union organizer in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a teacher recruiter in Austin.

Adam C. Powell is a former Austin ISD Trustee. He previously ran for Texas agriculture commissioner.

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Believes in conducting studies to assess vulnerability of public facilities to animal intrusions and investing in fortification of high-need facilities.

Believes in conducting studies to assess vulnerability of public facilities.

Supports embedding requests for tree trimming near power lines in the 311 app and hotline.

Supports providing public services to all residents regardless of immigration status.

Supports expanding the Community Solar pilot program.

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

- Believes in conducting studies to assess vulnerability of public facilities.
- Supports embedding requests for tree trimming near power lines in the 311 app and hotline.
- Supports providing public services to all residents regardless of immigration status.
- Supports expanding the Community Solar pilot program.
- Believes in not adhering to the contribution and expenditure limits set by the Austin Fair Campaign Chapter.

Public Services

Believes criminalizing vulnerable populations is ineffective.

Believes the city must proactively address and rectify past injustices through systemic action.

Believes the compensation of public safety departments is inadequate compared to other cities, causing local employees financial hardship.

Believes immigration status does not affect community contribution.

- Believes criminalizing vulnerable populations is ineffective.
- Believes the city must proactively address and rectify past injustices through systemic action.
- Believes the compensation of public safety departments is inadequate compared to other cities, causing local employees financial hardship.
- Supports the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Believes immigration status does not affect community contribution.

Public Safety

Supports closing the coal-powered Fayette Power Plant and replacing it with renewable energy sources and battery storage technologies.

Opposes investing in nonrenewable energy sources, saying "the technology required for a conversion to green hydrogen is unproven."

Opposes investing in nonrenewable energy sources.

Supports the Community Solar program, which allows residential customers to receive locally generated solar energy.

Supports installing solar panels on city-owned properties to increase access to renewable energy for residents without home solar installations.

Supports installing solar panels on city-owned properties.

Supports expanding investment in smart grid technology.

Opposes the construction of new natural gas plants.

Supports transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

- Supports closing the coal-powered Fayette Power Plant and replacing it with renewable energy sources and battery storage technologies.
- Opposes investing in nonrenewable energy sources.
- Supports the Community Solar program.
- Supports installing solar panels on city-owned properties.
- Supports expanding investment in smart grid technology.
- Opposes the construction of new natural gas plants.
- Supports transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

Energy & the Environment

Believes the current transportation program needs more investment to move beyond its pilot phase.

Supports investing in infrastructure for car-free travel.

Supports collaboration with CapMetro and completing Project Connect.

- Believes the current transportation program needs more investment to move beyond its pilot phase.
- Supports burying more power lines.
- Supports investing in infrastructure for car-free travel.
- Supports collaboration with CapMetro and completing Project Connect.
- Opposes any expansion of I-35.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports investing in long-term solutions, such as permanent supportive housing, to address homelessness.

Supports investing in consistent, living wage opportunities for artists.

Believes zoning and land use should be reformed from a 20th century framework rooted in the "racist 1928 Austin City Plan" and updated to produce housing that meets the demands of Austin’s "continued explosive growth."

Believes zoning and land use should be reformed.

Believes in the importance of union organizing for workers' rights and fair labor practices.

Supports union organizing for workers' rights and fair labor practices.

Believes the existing tree trimming program should be expanded and include more educational opportunities for homeowners to identify and document urgent tree trimming needs.

Believes the existing tree trimming program should be expanded. 

Believes the city should improve efforts to educate homeowners, commercial entities, and developers about housing incentives.

- Supports investing in long-term solutions, such as permanent supportive housing, to address homelessness.
- Supports investing in consistent, living wage opportunities for artists.
- Believes zoning and land use should be reformed.
- Supports union organizing for workers' rights and fair labor practices.
- Believes the existing tree trimming program should be expanded. 
- Believes the city should improve efforts to educate homeowners, commercial entities, and developers about housing incentives.

Housing & Urban Development

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Adam C. Powell

Adam C. Powell was born in Austin and currently lives in the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood in North Austin. He graduated from Vista Ridge High School and earned a degree in History from Texas Christian University (TCU). He is married to Mackenzie, who graduated from UT School of Law in 2023.

Adam C. Powell is the Director of Advocacy at Measure and a former Austin ISD Trustee. He has also worked as a Union Organizer in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a teacher recruiter in Austin.

Adam C. Powell is a former Democratic Nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner and a former Austin ISD Trustee. 

Promises to have an office phone staffed every business day so constituents can voice their concerns.

Supports the inclusion of people with disabilities in all community aspects.

Believes elderly community members should be empowered to choose how they live as they age.

Plans to hold regular town halls, coffee meetups, and shared lunches to gather input from District 7 residents.

Believes citizen boards and commissions should "reflect what Austin actually looks like."

Believes in creating an inclusive environment in Austin, saying "We must work to ensure that everyone feels welcomed in Austin, regardless of where they are from."

Believes the city must address the needs of La Grange residents and surrounding communities in light of past damages.

Believes in enhancing public services to improve community quality of life.

Promises to advocate for solutions to the unique challenges facing North Austin.

Supports policies that ensure the elderly can live safely, independently, and comfortably.

Believes in protecting the voting rights of all Austinites, particularly vulnerable populations, against state government actions.

Supports actively addressing the underrepresentation of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color in public safety.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures and community policing to build trust between law enforcement and residents.

Believes in taking an "empathetic, resource-first approach" to public safety.

Believes in supporting public safety measures to protect communities and reduce crime.

As a state employee, coordinated the distribution of masks, PPE, and vaccine doses for teachers and students.

Believes recent years have seen "far too many deadly outages and long disruptions to our daily lives," indicating a concern for public safety and the need to address infrastructure vulnerabilities.

- Believes criminalizing vulnerable populations is ineffective.
- Believes the city must proactively address and rectify past injustices through systemic action.
- Believes the compensation of public safety departments is inadequate compared to other cities, causing local employees financial hardship.
- Supports the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Believes immigration status does not affect community contribution.
- Supports bodily autonomy.
- Opposes any expansion of I-35.

Supports streamlining and simplifying Austin Energy incentives to boost adoption of renewable energy.

Supports retiring and replacing the coal-powered Fayette Power Plant.

Believes Austin Energy needs improvement.

Supports reducing the environmental impacts of car travel.

Believes Austin must invest in climate emergency preparedness and improve Austin Energy's efficiency and community service.

Believes disruptions to the water supply are "unacceptable" and supports investing in sustainable water sources and improving the efficiency of Austin Water.

Believes the U.S. is "long overdue" in efforts to enhance the electrical grid.

Supports burying more power lines to reduce the impact of extreme weather on the power supply.

Believes the city should "continually support opportunities to increase accessibility."

Believes that animal interference with energy infrastructure is a significant issue, citing recent power outages caused by snakes and squirrels.

Believes there is still work to be done to ensure accurate communication updates during grid emergencies, despite recent improvements made after the 2021 and 2023 winter storms.

Supports creating a comprehensive battery program.

Supports improving demand response transportation services.

Believes that growing up in the greater Austin area has given them a unique perspective on the importance of transportation and infrastructure development.

Believes in enhancing transportation and infrastructure through education, having co-founded two new academic programs.

Believes infrastructure improvements are necessary to make District 7 safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with disabilities.

- Believes the current transportation program needs more investment to move beyond its pilot phase.
- Supports burying more power lines.
- Supports investing in infrastructure for car-free travel.
- Supports collaboration with CapMetro and completing Project Connect.

Wants to address displacement of residents.

Wants to make it easier to start and support small businesses in Austin, including venues, art galleries, restaurants, and stores.

Believes in creating positive change through dedicated work.

Supports family-oriented community development, as evidenced by his decision to move back to Austin with his wife to be closer to his parents.

Supports investing in infrastructure improvements to prevent power outages.

The candidate's TikTok and Instagram Reels accounts have received over two million total views discussing housing and urban development.

Supports simplifying the application process for Austin Energy's commercial and residential rebates for energy-efficient appliances and solar window screens.

Believes the hiring processes for executive and high-paid city jobs should be "community-informed and transparent to the local press..."

Believes in addressing housing affordability and urban development issues.

Adam C. Powell is a former Democratic Nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner and a former Austin ISD Trustee. He has also served as a committee member with CapMetro.

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