Ellen Troxclair, who has announced she will not be seeking reelection to her Dist. 8 seat on Austin's city council, has endorsed Frank Ward as her replacement.
Calling Ward "a voice of reason," and a "thoughtful and principled man of character who we can trust," Troxclair, currently the only Republican on the council, gave a strong endorsement to Ward in a newsletter sent to supporters Monday.
Troxclair said Ward "has shown a clear understanding of the needs in Southwest Austin and a deep commitment to the people who call it home."
She cited his commitment to reduce property taxes, address traffic congestion, and fight for effective and efficient government - all priorities she has fought for on the council.
Ward has a Master’s degree in Government from Johns Hopkins University, experience working at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and service in the White House, the U.S. Senate, and the Texas Capitol.
He can be found online at https://www.wardforaustin.com.
Troxclair said Ward, "has helped to grow and sustain a small business in Austin, seeing first hand the challenges with which small businesses struggle."
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak, a friend of Ward's, weighed in on his candidacy on the Travis County GOP's Facebook page.
"As TCRP chairman, I am thrilled that my friend Frank Ward gives us a qualified, conservative candidate to succeed Ellen Troxclair in District 8. Please get to know my friend Frank - he will be a champion for taxpayers."
It's unclear whether anyone else will be entering the race.
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