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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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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.…

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…

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…

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…

Austin, Monitored: A goodbye to Jackie Goodman

Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “Working alongside Jackie for the last five years she was on Council was the most gratifying years I had working at the City.…

Austin, Monitored: Police cameras are under review and live music is understaffed

Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “Today we heard powerful testimony from residents, nonprofit leaders, privacy experts, and many others… We are in an unprecedented time of authoritarian rule at the…

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