The Austin - 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force meeting on July 28, 2025, focused on expanding community initiatives and engaging the public in the upcoming bond election. Key discussions included proposals to enhance the cultural trust and introduce new programs aimed at workforce housing and legacy business preservation.

Task Force members emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses that contribute to Austin's cultural identity. They discussed the challenges of executing small transactions and expressed a desire to apply lessons learned to foster sustainable growth in the community. The organization aims to be multipurpose, addressing not only arts and culture but also affordable housing and mixed-use developments.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to community engagement efforts led by Lucero Arechiga from the City of Austin's communications team. She outlined extensive outreach activities, including 248 individual emails, participation in 98 community meetings, and distribution of 30,000 multilingual postcards. These efforts were designed to gather public input and prioritize community needs for the bond election.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the next steps in the bond process, including further community engagement and planning for upcoming town halls. The Task Force aims to ensure that the bond initiatives reflect the priorities of Austin residents, fostering a collaborative approach to city development.