Harper-Madison, who represents parts of East Austin, will not have a vote while she is out. Her leave is effective immediately and will last about 60 days.
Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison was reelected to a second term that began in January.
Sharon Mays, Harper-Madison's chief of staff, told KUT that staff will continue to show up and advocate for the District 1 community. She said staff will carry out day-to-day duties, including communicating with and addressing the needs of residents,“As an office, our support of the district goes well beyond what happens on the dais and that does not change,” Mays said. “So our job here is in addition to policy-making.
Several members of the City Council, including Mayor Kirk Watson, have jumped to support Harper-Madison’s decision.
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