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Doug Greco
Doug Greco ran for election for Mayor of Austin in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Greco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Doug Greco earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University, a graduate degree from Princeton University, and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Mayoral election in Austin, Texas (2024)
General election
General election for Mayor of Austin
Incumbent Kirk Watson defeated Carmen Llanes Pulido, Kathie Tovo, Jeffery Bowen, and Doug Greco in the general election for Mayor of Austin on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kirk Watson (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 166,890 |
 | Carmen Llanes Pulido (Nonpartisan)  | 20.4 | 68,042 | |
 | Kathie Tovo (Nonpartisan) | 16.7 | 55,715 | |
 | Jeffery Bowen (Nonpartisan) | 8.1 | 27,055 | |
 | Doug Greco (Nonpartisan) | 4.7 | 15,768 | |
| Total votes: 333,470 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Greco in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Doug Greco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Greco's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Doug has also served as Chief of Staff to State Rep. Gina Hinojosa and as Director of Programs with Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization.
Doug got his start in organizing as a teacher at Johnston High School (now Eastside Early College High School) in East Austin, where he taught for five years after moving to Austin after graduating from Brown University in 1997.- Building a Stronger Community Through Good Jobs and Fair Wages Doug's commitment is to create pathways to *good jobs* for everyone in our community. He believes that investing in education, workforce training, and adult development programs will equip both young people and underemployed adults with the skills needed for today’s economy. Doug is committed to supporting living wage initiatives, unions, and accessible childcare, transforming low-wage work into meaningful, secure jobs. Additionally, when public funds support private enterprises, he insists on living wages, benefits, career growth, and local hiring to ensure every investment directly benefits our community and creates long-term prosperity.
- Doug's commitment to affordable housing focuses on meaningful, accessible solutions for all Austinites. He will prioritize deeply affordable housing options, targeting households earning below 30% and 50% of the Median Family Income. This includes expanded mortgage, down payment, and rental assistance programs, alongside loans for Accessory Dwelling Units to support low- and moderate-income residents. He will limit the impact of institutional and private investors who dominate local real estate, pushing homeownership out of reach for families. Recent land use code updates will be implemented with families—not investors—in mind. Additionally, he’ll build on successful permanent supportive housing initiatives and enhance our shelter.
- Doug's commitment to community safety prioritizes fair pay, accountability, and unity. By ensuring our public safety officers are competitively compensated and supported with contracts, we can attract and retain skilled professionals dedicated to serving Austin. He’ll recruit from Austin’s diverse communities and continue strengthening training and community policing practices that foster trust and collaboration. With nearly 80% of voters backing the Austin Police Oversight Act, Doug is committed to transparency and accountability. Moreover, by investing in social services that uplift individuals and families, he aims to create a safer, more vibrant Austin for all.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 2, 2024
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