Candidates signing up for 2024 City Council races | #citycouncil
Photo by John Flynn Wednesday, November 22, 2023 by Jo Clifton Although City Council elections are nearly a year away, two incumbents and eight contenders have already indicated their intention to run by filing paperwork appointing campaign treasurers. Another has also told the Austin Monitor that he plans to run again. District 2 Council Member […]
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City Council moves toward enshrining remote work options | #citycouncil
Photo by John Flynn Friday, November 17, 2023 by Emma Freer City Council recently approved a resolution that initiates amendments to the city’s Climate Equity Plan, Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan regarding remote work policies for city employees. The amendments – recommended by the Planning Commission and supported by the […]
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How many units? Austin City Council to discuss proposed HOME initiative | #citycouncil
AUSTIN (KXAN) — How many units should be allowed on a property in Austin? This is a question Austinites will have the opportunity to discuss on Thursday as the city talks about proposed Land Development Code Changes. The HOME Initiative would make it legal to build up to 3 homes on a property, tiny homes […]
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Austin City Council resolution hopes to improve APD transparency | #citycouncil
Resolution hopes to improve APD transparency Amid growing concerns that Austin police are being overwhelmed due to ongoing staffing shortages, a new resolution from the Austin City Council hopes to make the department’s statistics available to the public. Council member Chito Vela joins FOX 7’s Mike Warren to discuss. AUSTIN, Texas – Amid growing concerns […]
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Austin City Council to vote on APD Open Policing Data Release resolution | #citycouncil
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin City Council is expected to vote on a resolution regarding the expansion of police data. The resolution directs the city manager to come up with a plan for the APD Open Policing Data Release. The item, sponsored by District 4 Council Member Jose “Chito” Vela, and co-sponsored by four other council members, […]
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Land acquisition for new Southwest Austin pocket park up for City Council authorization | #citycouncil
A vote to authorize negotiations and acquisition of a 4.06-acre tract of land in Southwest Austin for a new small park, called a pocket park, is scheduled to take place at Austin City Council’s July 28 meeting. The land, valued in an independent appraisal at $775,000, is on Convict Hill Road just west of Brodie […]
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Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas ‘trigger law’ | #citycouncil
Austin City Council could decriminalize abortions The measure could go before city council next month. AUSTIN, Texas – Austin City Council may try to decriminalize abortions following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The ruling means Texas’ Trigger Law will take effect soon, which bans abortions from the moment of fertilization. […]
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