Early voting starts Thursday

OK, so it’s not the much hyped Georgia Senate race, but the Dec. 13 runoff is important to our city’s future. Will Celia Israel or Kirk Watson be our next mayor? If you live in City Council district 3, 5 or 9 you will get to vote on who will represent you for the next four years. Austin voters may cast their ballots early starting this Thursday through Dec. 9. Election day is Tuesday, Dec. 13. For a complete list of polling locations for early voting and election day, check the Travis County clerk’s website. If you wish to vote by mail, this Friday is the last day to ask for a mail ballot. That can also be accomplished at the Travis County clerk’s website.