City Council Archives - The Austin Common https://theaustincommon.com/tag/city-council/ Network of people interested in information, events, and resources related to Austin and the environment. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:15:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 State of the City https://theaustincommon.com/event/state-of-the-city/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=48642 Mayor Steve Adler is giving his final State of the City Address on August 25th. Each year, the mayor gives this speech (kind of like the president’s State of the Union) to update the public on what City Council has been working on and how...

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]]> Mayor Steve Adler is giving his final State of the City Address on August 25th. Each year, the mayor gives this speech (kind of like the president’s State of the Union) to update the public on what City Council has been working on and how Austin is doing as a city.

You can get your free ticket to watch the speech in-person here.

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]]> District 4 Budget Town Hall https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-4-budget-town-hall/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=48586 You deserve to be informed on the city’s budget, which will be finalized this month. Come to our virtual town hall to learn more about the budget from the city’s Budget Office and hear us answer YOUR questions about the process and the D4 priorities!...

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Come to our virtual town hall to learn more about the budget from the city’s Budget Office and hear us answer YOUR questions about the process and the D4 priorities!

Signup will open soon on the Budget Office website – austintexas.gov/budget

Submit questions through our Budget Questions Form – forms.gle/ZBXLT6tAYDv5SH5H6

Please contact District4@austintexas.gov with logistical questions or requests.

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]]> City Council Budget Input Meeting https://theaustincommon.com/event/city-council-budget-input-meeting/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=48520 Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk has released a $5 billion budget proposal for Austin’s upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year. Before City Council makes any changes to that budget (or votes to approve it in late August), they’ll host two public input meetings on July 27th and...

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]]> Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk has released a $5 billion budget proposal for Austin’s upcoming 2022-23 fiscal year. Before City Council makes any changes to that budget (or votes to approve it in late August), they’ll host two public input meetings on July 27th and August 2nd.

 

There are two ways for you to sign up to speak:

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]]> AUSTIN REDISTRICTING PUBLIC FORUM https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-11/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=46579 The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum for all City Council districts. This his event will be held virtually via videoconferencing. Join Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/99080158693?pwd=cjZRODhCYTY3dGwvQzN0NkhtUWoxQT09 Meeting ID: 990 8015 8693 Passcode: H639E4c Come hear about the...

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]]> The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum for all City Council districts.

This his event will be held virtually via videoconferencing.
Join Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/99080158693?pwd=cjZRODhCYTY3dGwvQzN0NkhtUWoxQT09
Meeting ID: 990 8015 8693
Passcode: H639E4c

Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work, and then share your thoughts about your communities.

We look forward to seeing you there!

All are welcome.

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]]> Austin Redistricting Public Forum https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-10/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=46578 The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum for all City Council districts. This his event will be held virtually via videoconferencing. Join Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/98899977402?pwd=MW9hS05WMmJOTWVsK1ZFeFJOYXpVUT09 Meeting ID: 988 9997 7402 Passcode: dFc0nd Come hear about the ICRC...

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]]> The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum for all City Council districts.

This his event will be held virtually via videoconferencing.
Join Zoom Meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/98899977402?pwd=MW9hS05WMmJOTWVsK1ZFeFJOYXpVUT09
Meeting ID: 988 9997 7402
Passcode: dFc0nd

Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work, and then share your thoughts about your communities.

We look forward to seeing you there!

All are welcome..

 

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]]> Austin Redistricting Public Forum 2 https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-redistricting-public-forum-2/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=46408 ~ En Espanol Abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 10 on July 22nd at the Dell Jewish Community Center – Community Room at 6 pm. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how...

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The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 10 on July 22nd at the Dell Jewish Community Center – Community Room at 6 pm.

Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work, and then share your thoughts with us about your communities.

We look forward to seeing you there!

All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served.

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Los miembros de la Comision Ciudadana Independiente de Redistritacion solicita las ideas y opiniones de los residentes de Austin en la tercera audiencia publica de la Comision.

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]]> UWSA Actionar: Confronting White Backlash to Austin’s Policing Reforms – Part II https://theaustincommon.com/event/uwsa-actionar-confronting-white-backlash-to-austins-policing-reforms-part-ii-2/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=45652 On Thursday, March 18th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation of...

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]]> On Thursday, March 18th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation of funding away from policing – both in Austin’s City Council, and in the 2021 legislative session? Join us as we map out what’s on the horizon for the next few months.

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]]> So You Want To Make A Difference In 2021? Here’s How. https://theaustincommon.com/so-you-want-to-make-a-difference-in-2021/ https://theaustincommon.com/so-you-want-to-make-a-difference-in-2021/#respond Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:38:29 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=45371 Summary In the City of Austin, boards and commissions are groups (made up of volunteers) that advise City Council on a variety of key issues. Action Box Now is a great time to apply to serve on a board or commission. If you’re interested in...

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In the City of Austin, boards and commissions are groups (made up of volunteers) that advise City Council on a variety of key issues.

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Now is a great time to apply to serve on a board or commission. If you're interested in serving, click on this box to fill out an application.

Searching for a way to make a positive impact in 2021? One great way to get involved here in Austin is by becoming a member of one of our city’s many boards and commissions. 

 

Not even really sure what boards and commissions are? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our latest how-to guide! 

 

PS – Interested in applying to serve on a city board or commission? You can look through a list of all of them and fill out an online application form here. 

 

PPS – Special thanks to current City of Austin board/commission members Pooja Sethi & Rocky Lane, who were both interviewed for this story. 

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The City of Austin, the City’s Ethics Review Commission, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the December 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in two Council districts on December 15, 2020. To find which District you live in, go to https://www.austintexas.gov/GIS/CouncilDistrictMap/  and then click on the blue ‘I want to’ button.

Dates and times of each council district candidate forum:

  • District 6: Monday, November 30th at 6 pm
  • District 10: Monday, November 30th at 6 pm

Individuals can watch the forums at ATXN.TV (ENG & SPA), cable TV channel 6, and AT&T U-Verse channel 99. The forum can also be heard on KAZI FM 88.7. Listening to the forums live by telephone in English and Spanish will also be available. You can dial an extension number to listen in either language. Extension numbers are listed below.

  • Runoff Election, Monday, Nov. 30th at 6 pm
    • Dial (855)-756-7520 English: Ext.65825#. Spanish: Ext.  65826#

Visit AustinTexas.gov/Elections to learn more or call 3-1-1.

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]]> Everything You Want To Know About Voting In Texas (Episode 6) https://theaustincommon.com/everything-you-want-to-know-about-voting-in-texas-episode-6/ https://theaustincommon.com/everything-you-want-to-know-about-voting-in-texas-episode-6/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:53:27 +0000 https://theaustincommon.com/?p=45115 In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury answers all your voting-related questions and sits down with guest Marissa Rivera for some helpful tips on how you can encourage your friends and family to vote as well!   Give it a...

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In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury answers all your voting-related questions and sits down with guest Marissa Rivera for some helpful tips on how you can encourage your friends and family to vote as well!

 

Give it a listen! You can hear this episode on any of the following podcast services:

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