How you can help

Tract110 How to participate in the ZAP hearing.docx

Participate in the Zoning and Platting (ZAP) Hearing Tuesday Aug. 18, 6 PM

Austin City Hall @ 301 W. 2nd Street in Council Chambers - Room 1001.

See Handout for directions on how to submit written comments, attend in person or online and sign up to speak.

‼️ Urgent Action: Email Council Member Paige Ellis in response to her 8/4/26 "Circle C Tract 110 Updates" email below

(Use the email frame work linked in #3 below.)

Gmail - Circle C Tract 110 Updates copy.pdf

Thirteen meaningful ways to protect your neighborhood before the City Council vote.

SIGN THE E-PETITION (Updated 6/21/2026. NEW for submission to City Council)

Let the numbers speak for themselves. City Council takes petitions into consideration.

https://www.signwell.com/new_doc/SJIeRV8MwbgyHmtN/

2. Donate to the Action Fund

Help Protect Circle C: Community Action Fund🌟 Join us in Protecting our Neighborhood! 🌟Protect Circle C Coalition supports responsible development on Circle C tract 110 that keeps our neighborhood…

As a newly formed nonprofit, we need your help covering essential start-up costs — traffic engineer fees (if needed), yard signs, community awareness events, insurance, limited legal counsel (if needed), public records request fees, and software to manage our volunteers and email list. Every donation helps.

Spread this link to others that may be willing to donate as well.

Any remaining funds after this zoning opposition will be donated to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Protect Circle C Coalition is a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 42-3507553. All contributions made on or after June 30, 2026 are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

3. EMAIL COUNCIL MEMBER PAIGE ELLIS

District 8 Council Member Paige Ellis directly represents Circle C. A personal email from a constituent can carry significant weight before a vote. Making the subject line unique and adding a personal note makes it more meaningful.

https://www.austintexas.gov/district-8

Website Framework to email Paige Ellis

Frame work for resident email to Paige Ellis

(current as 8/5/26)

The more unique an email, the more weight it carries. Use this framework to build your own email to Paige Ellis in direct response to her 8/4/26 "Circle C Tract 110 Updates" email.

Paige Ellis Const Email C14-2025-0064_2026.06.22.docx

NEW Paige Ellis Email Template

(updated 6/20/2026 )

For use after 6/20/2026. The template requires specific action regarding removal of the vote on this matter from the consent agenda. If you have sent an email to Paige Ellis already, you still send another email using this template.

4. EMAIL MAYOR WATSON AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Expand your reach by sending an email to the entire city council. A template is provided above.

Template - Mayor and all City Council Members

Mayor and City Council Email Template

Expand your reach by sending an email to the entire city council.

Current as of 7/13/2026

5. EMAIL Circle C HOA Board

Let your voice be heard. Email the HOA Manager at info@circlecranch.info, and the Board at directors@circlecranch.info.

6. SHARE INFORMATION WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS

Many residents may not know this case is moving forward. Share information through Nextdoor, neighborhood email lists, HOA meetings, and face-to-face conversations. You can adapt the outreach template above to make it easy for others to get involved.

Neighbor Outreach Letter

(current 6/21/2026)

Send to your neighbors to update them on the Tract 110 development zoning conversion, and provide them with ways they can help.

7. ATTEND HOA MEETINGS

The Circle C HOA Board meets on the last Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. Residents can also use the HOA process to ask questions, express concerns, and request updates related to the Tract 110 proposal. Sign up to speak by emailing info@circlecranch.info a week before the meeting.

https://circlecranch.com/stay-connected/board-meetings/

8. GET INVOLVED--WE NEED YOUR HELP

Sign-up and get up to date details and learn about ways you can help.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePWdO9AVm4OmY5vY53AlXXtaqXl0Bmgtt-2Mp0s17VwRaDvw/viewform?usp=header

9. WE NEED YOUR HELP CANVASSING THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Print the flyer above and distribute to your neighbors. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4CAFA72BAB9-64239119-canvassing#/

CC Rezoning Handout_7.27.26.pdf

Canvassing Flyer

(current 7/27/2026)

10. STAY INFORMED

Monitor the case on the City of Austin’s public portal because hearing dates can change. Check the case status regularly as the September Council vote approaches and review new documents as they are posted.

https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings

11. SPEAK AT CITY COUNCIL

Sign up to deliver public comment at the City Council meeting when the case is heard. In-person testimony is one of the most impactful actions you can take.

https://www.austintexas.gov/council/2026_general_communication_schedule

https://www.austintexas.gov/services/participate-city-council-meeting

12. SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS

If you cannot attend in person, submit written comments to the City of Austin for the official record of Case C14-2025-0064. Include your name and address.