Sprawling across the entire west side of the Willamette River and scooping up the leafy eastside neighborhoods of Eastmoreland, Reed and Sellwood, the new Portland City Council District 4 is a study in contradictions,

Austin voters will begin to hit the polls later this month to select a slew of elected offices, ranging from U.S. president to Austin City Council, which will have several seats up for grabs including its highest elected position.

Five city council seats are on the ballot in November. Look up which district you live in, watch the candidates introduce themselves, and find out where they stand on three pressing issues: housing, transit and homelessness.