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“Most importantly, the data we are working with are not just numbers. This report is about real people. No analyses, quantitative or qualitative, can do justice to any of these individuals’ personal experiences.”
– ECHO in their 2023 Needs & Gap report, as referenced in our latest story, “How Many People Are Experiencing Homelessness In Austin?”
The city manager just released a draft of the city’s budget for next year. Here’s what that means for you…
The proposed budget includes a 4% wage increase for all civilian city employees.
If this budget passes, the average Austin homeowner will pay an extra $272 in city taxes and fees next year.
This is just a draft... which means there's still lots of time for you to get involved!