| Mayor of Austin | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the City of Austin | |
| Residence | Private residence |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Edwin Waller |
| Formation | 1840 |
| Salary | $134,191[1] |
| Website | austintexas |
The mayor of Austin is the official head of the city of Austin in the U.S. state of Texas. The office was established in 1840 after Austin incorporated as a city in 1839. The mayor of Austin is elected to a four-year term and limited to serving no more than two terms.[2]
Kirk Watson took office as mayor on January 6, 2023, for a second term, having served as mayor from 1997 to 2001.[3]
- ^ Martin, Ken (September 10, 2014). "Budget Gives Stealth Pay Boost". TheAustinBulldog.org. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ "New City Council members draw term lengths during inauguration ceremony | AustinTexas.gov - the Official Website of the City of Austin". Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ "Austin voters elect Kirk Watson, who served as mayor two decades ago, to lead the city again". December 13, 2022.
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