SummaryVoters in Travis County will see a proposition related to increasing access to affordable child care on their ballot this year. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is...
Election season is back! This fall, half of Austin's City Council seats are up for election...
Election season is back! This fall, half of Austin's City Council seats are up for election...
SummaryThere are two candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 10 (in west Austin). Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here! And while...
About CapMetroThis post is sponsored by our community partner, CapMetro, Austin's regional public transportation provider. Action BoxClick the badge above to take the Transit Plan 2035 survey. This post is sponsored by CapMetro All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re...
About the Downtown Austin AllianceThis post is sponsored by the Downtown Austin Alliance, whose mission is to create, preserve, and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of downtown Austin for everyone. Action BoxClick the badge above to order your tickets for Issues Over Lunch. This post...
SummarySeptember 15th is Democracy Day. Action BoxAttend an upcoming trivia night! This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more,...
Summary Attending an Austin City Council meeting is a great way to make your voice be heard at the local level. We've put together some tips to make attending your first meeting easier. Action Box Attend an Austin City Council meeting! The Austin Common's Giselle Rodriguez recently attended her...
About the Office of the City Auditor This post is sponsored by the Office of the City Auditor, an independent city department that conducts audits and investigations to help find ways for the city to improve. Action Box Click the badge above to read the entire report. This post...
SummaryAustin currently has a gap of about 1,700 Rapid Rehousing units. Action BoxVOCAL-TX is hosting a mayoral candidate forum on homelessness on September 12th. Attend to learn more about local elected officials' policy proposals for addressing homelessness in our community. Our series on homelessness in...