Commission application number 153 submitted by Stephen Sather on 06/20/2020
First Name | Stephen |
Middle Name/Initial | W |
Last Name | Sather |
Voter Unique Identification number | 1139956834 |
Ethnicity | White |
Gender | Male |
Age | 55-64 |
Education Level | Post-Graduate Degree |
Major Pursued | Law |
What is your occupation? | Attorney |
Submitted Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78749 |
Verified Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78749 |
Do you have a spouse or domestic partner? | Yes |
Spouse/Domestic Partner First Name | Valeska |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Middle Name/Initial | T |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Last Name | Sather |
Are you applying to be the student member of the commission? | No |
Have you been continuously registered to vote in the City of Austin for the last five years? | Yes |
Have you voted in 3 of the last 5 City of Austin general elections (or corresponding runoff if applicable)? | Yes |
Been appointed to a state or city office? | No |
Been elected to a state or city office? | No |
Been a candidate for a state or city office? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a political party? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of the campaign committee of a candidate for elective state, county, or city office? | No |
Been a registered state or local lobbyist? | No |
A paid employee of the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional services contract with the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to the City Council of the City of Austin or to any individual member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
A controlling person of a person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to any member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
Contribute or bundle one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more in aggregate to candidates for City of Austin elective office? | No |
Please describe your relevant analytical skills. | I am a longtime resident of Austin and have knowledge of neighborhoods within the city. I am good at analyzing data. |
Please describe your ability to be impartial. | I am a strong believer in good government and transparency. I am able to put aside my own personal preferences for the good of the city. |
Please describe your appreciation for the City of Austin's diverse demographics and geography. | I lived in SE Austin from 1983-86 and in SW Austin since then. I have worked downtown and in Northwest hills. As a soccer coach, I took my teams to play in various locations around Travis County. In short, I have experienced Austin. |
Please provide your employment history. | I have been a practicing attorney in Austin since 1986. I have been with my current employer, Barron & Newburger, P.C. since 2003. I am a business bankruptcy lawyer which means that I assist businesses in trying to reorganize and help their owners move on if the reorganization fails. My job requires me to analyze financial data and attempt to find solutions. |
Please provide any other information you wish to be considered during the selection of the most qualified applicants for the Commission. | As a resident of SW Austin, I was thrilled when we adopted single member districts because it meant that I would finally have a say in electing a member of the Austin City Council. I have watched the council go from a good old boys (or girls) club to one which is more representative of our city. I want to ensure that all citizens can feel like they are a fair shot at electing a representative to speak for their interests. |
How did you hear about redistricting/Applicant Review Panel? | Radio |
Disclaimer Agreement | Checked |
Disclaimer Signature | Stephen W Sather |
District | District 8 |
Does this application qualify? | Yes |