Austin Monitor

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 the new waves of hate and ignorance in today’s political environment.. Too many are feeling […]

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 what makes our city green… You know, it gives us the air we breathe and […]

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 accessing well before something comes to a zoning case at Council to address this issue.” […]

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, we have been opposed to proceeding with this project without being convinced that the safety […]

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 anyone under the median family income in this city.” — Carmen Llanes, from As Acacia Cliffs […]

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. Angelia Orr, from Texas lawmakers finalize bill limiting property owners’ right to protest new homes […]

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 de-annexed from the city. And I don’t know what the right policy is going forward, […]

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 they really don’t know which one they should ignore, which one they should abide by, […]

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 Fuentes, from Focused on real affordability, City Council moves to improve density bonus programs. Focused […]

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. Of course, Jackie taught me how things really work at City Hall, the politics. But […]

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 state and federal levels, and we should not be using City of Austin resources to fund a […]

Today’s newsletter is supported by Austin Energy and the Value of Public Power Quote of the Day “If there’s a two-year process to do something, we’d hope to hear from them sooner than a week before the final vote.” — Planning Commissioner Greg Anderson, from City to postpone UNO vote to consult with UT. CommUnityCare announces […]