The are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. In this episode we take a deep into several of them, including Prop 4 (property taxes), Prop 6 (water), and Prop 8 (broadband internet).

Our guests include state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Jennifer Walker (National Wildlife Federation), and Kelty Garbee (Texas Rural Funders).

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There  are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. One of them, Prop 14, would create a $1 billion centennial parks conservation fund to grow our state parks system.

To tell us all about it, host Amy Stansbury sat down with Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, who helped get Prop 14 put on the ballot. 

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If you live in Travis County, you have two very important propositions on your ballot this year – Prop A (which is all about roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks) and Prop B (which is about parks).

To help you understand exactly what you’ll be voting on, host Amy Stansbury interviewed Jennifer Bristol, who served on the Travis County Citizens Bond Advisory Committee.

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On, March 21st, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to take the first steps toward creating a mental health diversion center right here in Travis County.

And what is a mental health diversion center? We discuss it all with Travis County Judge Andy Brown.

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There’s been a lot of news lately over Austin’s police contract. In this episode, we break it all down for you & explain what police contracts even are, the ways they impact accountability and staffing, and how an upcoming election could impact the future of public safety in Austin.

Our guests include Chris Harris (Equity Action) & Austin City Council Member Alison Alter.

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By now, you’ve probably heard there are plans to expand I-35 through downtown Austin… but what does that mean exactly? And what will the impact be for our community? And the climate?

We cover it all in this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour. Guests include Brad Wheelis (spokesperson for TxDOT), Adam Greenfield (executive director of Rethink 35), & Austin City Council Member José “Chito” Vela.

PS – You can participate in the I-35 Capital Express Central Project Virtual Public Hearing here. 

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Several local races are headed to a runoff! To make it easier for you to do your ballot research, we’re re-publishing some of our election episodes to feature only the candidates who made it to the runoff.

In this episode, you’ll hear interviews with mayoral runoff candidates Celia Israel and Kirk Watson, as well as District 3 City Council runoff candidates José Velásquez and Daniela Silva.

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Several local races are headed to a runoff! To make it easier for you to do your ballot research, we’re re-publishing some of our election episodes to feature only the candidates who made it to the runoff.

In this episode, you’ll hear interviews with District 5 City Council runoff candidates Ryan Alter & Stephanie Bazan, as well as District 9 City Council runoff candidates Zohaib “Zo” Qadri & Linda Guerrero.

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In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury sits down with the candidates running for City Council in District 1 (east Austin). 

You’ll hear interviews with:

• Misael D. Ramos

• Clinton Rarey

• Melonie House-Dixon

• Natasha Harper-Madison

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In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury sits down with the candidates running for City Council in District 8 (southwest Austin). 

You’ll hear interviews with

• Paige Ellis

• Antonio D. Ross

• Kimberly P. Hawkins

(Richard Smith did not respond to our interview request.)

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