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August Coffee Jolt With Senator Eckhardt
Meet state Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents much of the Austin area in the Texas Legislature.
“We want to give El Pasoans that power, that direct democracy to say, this is what we want to do with our utilities, with our electricity. This is the future we want. And really, that it’s our right to define those things.”
– Luis Miranda, climate organizer in El Paso, in the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour.
Austin City Council is about to pass a new budget. Here’s what that could mean for you…
The draft budget proposal includes a 2.7% increase in city taxes & fees for the average Austinite.
In an effort to better attract & retain city employees, the city will also likely raise its minimum wage.
Funding for emergency rental assistance and neighborhood resiliency hubs will also likely be included in the budget.
