I’m Selena Xie

I’m an EMS Commander, ICU nurse, and labor leader running to represent District 8 on the Austin City Council.

With over a decade of service as a paramedic including years stationed right here in District 8, I’ve seen firsthand how City Hall decisions affect people’s lives, not in theory, but in real time.

As a frontline responder, I know that delays in emergency services or transportation infrastructure aren’t just inconveniences—they’re life-and-death issues. As President of the Austin EMS Association, I led our paramedics through the pandemic, ice storms, and the opioid crisis. I fought for real affordability—so our first responders and working families can afford to live in the city they serve—and I successfully negotiated historic wage increases, paid family leave, and safer working conditions for EMS workers.

On City Council, I’ll bring that same urgency and commitment to the issues that matter most: making Austin more affordable, modernizing public safety, protecting our environment, and improving everyday services for District 8 residents. I don’t work from home—and I don’t believe City Council should either. I’ve driven every street in this district, listened to neighbors at their most vulnerable moments, and earned the trust of this community one call at a time. Now I’m ready to serve District 8 in a new way, and I ask for your support.

See you on the trail,
Selena