Upcoming Meeting
The Joint Subcommittee will hold its next public meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026. You can access the live Webex meeting during the scheduled meeting time. You may also join by phone.
Who We Are
This Joint Subcommittee brings together representatives from Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to collaborate on issues that impact our shared communities. This partnership fosters discussion, coordination, and strategic planning on a range of topics that affect residents, schools, and local governance.
Committee Members
The Joint Subcommittee is composed of elected officials from Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Austin Independent School District.
Learn More About the Joint Subcommittee
| AISD Members | Travis County Members | City of Austin Members |
|---|---|---|
| LaRessa Quintana Trustee District 2 Email LaRessa Quintana |
Brigid Shea County Commissioner Precinct 2 Email Brigid Shea |
Mayor Kirk Watson Email Kirk Watson |
| Andrew Gonzales Trustee District 6 Email Andrew Gonzales |
Jeff Travillion County Commissioner Precinct 1 Email Jeff Travillion |
Jose Velasquez Council Member District 3 Email Jose Velasquez |
| Kathryn Whitley-Chu Trustee District 4 Email Kathryn Whitley-Chu |
Pilar Sanchez County Executive for Travis County Health and Human Services Email Pilar Sanchez |
Ryan Alter Council Member District 5 Email Ryan Alter |
Leadership
For questions or additional information, designated staff members from each organization serve as points of contact to support the work of the Joint Subcommittee and facilitate communication with the public.
Austin Independent School District
Edna Butts
Director of Intergovernmental Relations & Policy
512-414-3960
Email Edna Butts
Travis County
Pilar Sanchez
County Executive
512-854-4100
Email Pilar Sanchez
City of Austin
Stephanie Hayden-Howard
Assistant City Manager
512-974-2000
Email Stephanie Hayden-Howard
Meetings
The Joint Subcommittee holds regular meetings to discuss shared priorities and coordinate efforts across Travis County, the City of Austin, and the Austin Independent School District. Agendas, meeting minutes, and related resources are available below to ensure transparency and public access to the committee’s work.
- The Joint Subcommittee convenes meetings three to four times annually as determined by the committee.
- Meetings are generally held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Location rotates across the three entities.
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