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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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AARP sponsors Council member meetings
Monday, April 13, 2015 by Mark Richardson
Starting Wednesday, AARP Texas will offer Austin residents opportunities to meet and talk with City Council members. The “Meet Your Council Member” events aim to promote conversations about how Austin can become an even greater place to live for people of all ages. This week’s meeting will be with District 5 Council Member Ann Kitchen. Other meetings are set for May 20, with District 8 Council Member Ellen Troxclair, and May 29, with Austin Mayor Steve Adler. The events are free and open to the public, though seating is limited in most cases. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by calling 877-926-8300. This week’s meeting will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Road.
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