Forum held for city candidates

KXAN (AUSTIN) - About 100 people who showed up at Opal Divine's Saturday for a Q & A session expected to hear a showdown between Lee Leffingwell and Carole Keeton Strayhorn but Leffingwell was the only mayoral candidate to show.

Change Austin dot org hosted the forum this afternoon that started at 4 p.m.

Candidates running for council seats took the floor first. Each one was asked the same series of questions including whether or not they would support a bill that requires more signatures on a petition, and if they would entertain "no bid" proposals if elected.

But the most controversial - had to do with DWI blood draws and if they support Chief Art Acevedo's initiative.

"I don't think it's good policy - DNA caputured," said Mayoral candidate Lee Leffingwell.

The majority of council candidates agree with Leffingwell.  They believe is a violation of one's constitutional rights.

Strayhorn had a spokesperson here on her behalf.  She celebrated the birth of her first grandson, while Brewster McCracken was out of town.

Tonight at ten, hear from a number of other council candidates on the blood draws.

Live in South Austin, Erin Cargile KXAN Austin News.