Ryan Alter

Ryan Alter is a longtime Capitol staffer and attorney who has worked hard to fight for progressive policies that bolster voting rights, support public education, expand healthcare, and increase affordable housing opportunities. An engineering graduate from UT Austin and graduate of Harvard Law School, CM Alter holds Austin in a very special place in his heart. Beyond his service at the Capitol, Ryan started a small family business with his sister that demonstrated development focused on smart growth can achieve greater affordability for Austinites. Ryan and his wife Rita live in South Austin with their two children Aurora and Atticus. You can find them at the local farmer’s markets, on the trails, or at the playground, and if you do, please say,”Hi!”