Last week, approximately 60 percent of Travis County voters approved Proposition A – a property tax increase that will expand access to affordable child care and after-school/summer programs for lower-income families. The tax increase ($0.025 per $100 valuation for a total ad valorem tax rate of 0.34 percent) will also support the development of child […]
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Council needs federal and state help to stabilize child care industry
Furthering its efforts to shore up the local child care industry, City Council passed three resolutions last week changing the criteria for the city’s Childcare Support Fund. In addition, Council directed City Manager Spencer Cronk to develop recommendations and take action to address child care challenges caused by Covid-19 and urged Gov. Greg Abbott to use […]
Posted inAustin
United Way announces ongoing volunteer opportunities
Each year, United Way for Greater Austin hosts a communitywide Spring Day of Action. This year, with the Covid-19 crisis, United Way decided a change-up was in order. The organization is now hosting a Spring Season of Caring and putting together a list of friendly volunteer opportunities with stay-at-home orders in place. “In light of […]
Posted inLocal Politics
Candidates battle at United Way mayor forum
Five of the eight candidates vying for Austin mayor met at the South Alamo Drafthouse for the United Way of Greater Austin Mayoral Forum on Wednesday, where they took time to talk affordability, child care, education and, despite the tone of the event, urban rail. United Way of Austin’s Vice President of Marketing Heather Luecke […]