Austin city councilmember recovering after being rushed to hospital during budget meeting
Mackenzie Kelly (Source: City of Austin)
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly had to be rushed to the hospital on Tuesday (8/6) morning.
Kelly, who has served on Austin City Council since 2021, was at City Hall at the start of the city's budget meeting when she had a "medical event" and had to be taken to a nearby hospital.
The District 6 councilwoman was evaluated and treated, and according to a press release, she was released the following day.
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"Council Woman Kelly wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude to the medical team at the hospital for their exceptional care. She also deeply appreciates the prayers, concern, and well-wishes from the community," the release said. "She remains committed to her duties and looks forward to returning to work soon."
The release adds that Kelly is resting at home and steadily improving.
No details were provided about the medical event.