He led the protest against Big Box retail growth in Austin and now activist Jason Meeker, wants a seat on the Austin City Council.
"There needs to be someone on the inside who works for people like me, who are shut out," Meeker said.
He's referring to his current fight to keep Wal-Mart out of Northcross Mall.
Meeker spearheaded the neighborhood group Responsible Growth for Northcross and Meeker's active role in the community is prompting him to run for the Place 1 seat on the Austin City Council.
His opponent is the man who currently occupies the chair, incumbent Lee Leffingwell.
"It's my second term. I was first elected in 2005 and I look forward to a lively discussion of the issues," Leffingwell said.
Meeker said when it comes to city government, Leffingwell plays an insider's game in regards to neighborhoods and pointed out that the issue needed to be resolved.
"It shut out my neighborhood as it applied to Northcross Mall, and that's not something that I just will sit back and take," Meeker said.
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Meeker runs for city council
Activist Jason Meeker intends to run for city council and make a difference.
 
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Leffingwell refused to comment on the accusation. Instead, he touted his long-term effectiveness.
"I've always focused on environmental issues, public safety, public health and human services, and open and transparent government," Leffingwell said. "I have initiatives on my record."
Leffingwell also faces another opponent, engineer Allen Demling.
Demling could not be reached by phone. His Web site states he's 'the true voice of Austin's changing demographics.'
