District 1 City Council member Ora Houston won't seek re-election

District 1 council member Ora Houston has announced that she will not seek a second term on the Austin City Council.

In a media release, Houston says the decision was made after "months of personal discernment and conversations with confidants."

"It has been a joy, privilege and a huge responsibility to represent the 'blended family' of District #1," says Houston in the release. "Over the next seven months there are major issues to address and votes to take which will impact our City for generations, and the individuals who live here now and in the future." 

Houston says she will not concentrate on more personal time but continue with her activism and citizen engagement. 

Houston added in the release, "Time to unclutter my home and look forward to checking off my ABC list - Alaska, Belize and Cuba. Please be assured that I will not become a slacker, I will remain an active, inclusive and civil voice in the City I call home: Austin, Tejas!"