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Austin, Monitored: On that new mental health diversion center
⚪️ Quote of the Day “What is the perfect mental health diversion center for Travis County?” — County Judge Andy Brown, from Travis County’s Mental Health Diversion Center takes another step ⚪️ Travis County’s Mental Health Diversion Center takes another step…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 25, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Planning, planning, planning
⚪️ Quote of the Day “We’re not hearing how much money is needed from city staff. We’re hearing about projects, but not we haven’t really seen dollars yet.” — Bond Election Advisory Task Force member Dave Sullivan ⚪️ Zoning and Platting…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 24, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Leaky pipes and ADU pilots
⚪️ Quote of the Day “Based on previous findings, peer city models and updated financial analysis, staff finds that while moderate-income homeowners may benefit from assistance, an ADU financing program is unlikely to effectively serve low-income households or deliver a…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 23, 2025
Austin, Monitored: An appeal to ICE and doggy daycare drama
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “There’s a growing amount of fear and anxiety, not only in our immigrant community, but also in our Latino community in general, given…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 18, 2025
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Austin, Monitored: Budget cuts, AI thoughts and one doomed tree
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “I’m all for it if they want to do that project. Great, but let’s do it without cutting the tree down, because that’s…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 17, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Preservation funds and parks to come
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “How do we make sure that essential workers can stay in Austin?.. It’s better that we’ve got system-wide and citywide tools that we’re…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 16, 2025
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Austin, Monitored: Mudslides and Statesman sites
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “I’d like to point out that we are not opposed to condos or apartments being built on this site. But, from the beginning,…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 13, 2025
Austin, Monitored: All sorts of redevelopment
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “If you approve this today, you send the message to investors and their lobbyists that the Strategic Housing Blueprint means absolutely nothing for…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 12, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Valid petitions, SOS suit and APD staffing
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “The current system supermajority requirements have historically blocked needed housing projects and worsen[ed] the housing shortages and affordability issues we have.” — State Rep.…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 11, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Trouble at AUS, Council divided over water request
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “We’ve heard a number of things about (the property), but one thing we didn’t talk about is this is an area that was…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 10, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Child care advances and public health
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “We’re really excited about the immediate opportunity to get rid of those immediate conflicts that are putting our providers in a bind, where…
Newsletter • By Austin Monitor • Jun 9, 2025
Austin, Monitored: Council considers development, art, food trucks and... plantations?
Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “It’s essential that we strengthen the effectiveness of these programs so they better serve our low- and moderate-income residents.” — Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa…
