Use the Contact information to the right to contact Mayor Watson, or contact his staff using the information below.

Contact the Mayor's Office

Mayor Kirk Watson
512-978-2100

If you have an event invitation for Mayor Watson, please email: Mayorinvites@austintexas.gov

Mayor's Staff:

Chief of Staff - Colleen Pate

  • Manages Council Meetings and Council Affairs, Human Resources, Boards and Commissions, Internships, Intergovernmental Affairs, Building Services 
  • 512-978-2100
  • Email Colleen

Special Assistant to the Mayor- Marisol Benton

Policy and Communications Strategist - Kate Alexander

  • Mobility & Transportation, Budget & Finance, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Childcare.
  • Email Kate

Senior Policy Strategist - Max Lars

  • Housing and Planning, Economic Development, Music & Creative Arts, Equity & Civil Rights, Public Works
  • Email Max

Senior Policy Advisor - Louisa Brinsmade

  • Economic Development, Workforce Development, Austin Energy, Climate/Environment/Sustainability/PARD
  • Email Louisa

Communications Strategist - Rebecca Szeto

  • Media Requests & Social Media, Communications & Public Relations
  • Email Rebecca

Policy Advisor- Alexis Garcia

  • Housing & Planning, Zoning, Parks & Open Space, Environment, Sustainability & Watershed
  • LGBTQ Community Liaison
  • Email Alexis

Constituent Liaison- Rafael Gatrelle

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