Tag Archives: District 2
Housing, public health priorities for Garza in new year
City Council Member Delia Garza describes Council’s past year as “productive.” Specifically, Garza is pleased to report that she has begun to tackle some of her priority issues in earnest (all while handily winning re-election to the District 2 seat…
City Council • By Elizabeth Pagano • Dec 27, 2016
Garza, Casar easily win re-election
District 4 City Council Member Greg Casar, the youngest member ever elected to the City Council, claimed another victory last night, beating two opponents who seemed almost invisible. District 2 Council Member Delia Garza – Council’s first Latina, elected during…
Elections • By Jo Clifton • Nov 9, 2016
More than a yard sign: An incumbent, a boxer and a tech guy in District 2
Complaints we hear citywide about affordability are magnified in Austin’s District 2. The southeast district has some of the lowest-income residents, with a median family income of $42,650. The district also boasts the largest Hispanic population – a point of…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 12, 2016
District 2 candidates debate for first time
Beneath a basketball net and a shut-off scoreboard at the Dove Springs Recreation Center, two City Council candidates for Austin’s District 2 squared off against each other and against the incumbent, Council Member Delia Garza. The forum, hosted by KUT,…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 7, 2016
Reporter's Notebook: Can't lose
Clear eyes, full hearts and… a sled… Mayor Steve Adler is hip with youth culture and he’s not afraid to show it. Last week, Hizzoner unleashed a small tweetstorm that focused on local music culture and also featured GIFs borrowed from…
Reporters' Notebook • By Austin Monitor • Jul 11, 2016
Garza recounts "rookie" year, outlines goals ahead
City Council Member Delia Garza had a busy freshman year on Austin’s first 10-1 Council, working on city issues and serving on bodies with officials from other jurisdictions to take on some of the most pressing issues facing the region.…
City Council • By Tyler Whitson • Dec 28, 2015
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Garza eager to tackle big issues at City Hall
In November, Delia Garza was one of the few City Council members elected outright. In addition to being the first person to represent District 2, Garza is also the first Latina to be elected to the Austin City Council. Last…
