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Brigid Shea
Candidate for County Commissioner Travis
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Biography
Brigid Shea, a Democrat, is the Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 2, a position she has held since 2015. A former Austin City Council member and award-winning reporter, Shea has dedicated over three decades to environmental protection, good government, and climate action in Texas. Her work as Commissioner has earned multiple national awards for initiatives in climate resilience and emergency preparedness.
Top Priorities
- Fight climate change and prepare residents for its impacts
- Create more affordable housing
- Continue criminal justice reform