*Esta información está en español abajo.* The Reimagining Public Safety City-Community Task Force is hosting a community listening session to solicit feedback on ways to reimagine public safety + center those voices most directly harmed by policing or other public systems. Everyone who lives or...
The Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) would like to invite you to a public Town Hall focusing on the national "8 Can't Wait" campaign on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 6–8:00 p.m. The 8 Can't Wait campaign is part of a national movement to reduce police brutality....
The Community Discussion will be used to educate the Austin community regarding the passing of the City of Austin's Resolution NO. 20210304-067 (Agenda Item 67) that calls for Restitution for Black Austinites and the creation of a Black Embassy. Participants will be able to learn...
Austin's City Council and City Manager want to know your opinion on Austin Police Department policies. The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is organizing events to collect feedback from community members. Currently, we are requesting feedback on policies related to the use of force. These...
The Townhall on Public Safety: People With Disabilities and Policing will take place on May 21, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. About the event: The Office of Police Oversight, the Mayor's Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and the Equity Office...
Following the severe weather events of Winter Storm Uri that impacted residents in February 2021, the City of Austin established a Winter Storm Review Task Force to identify strategies for building a more resilient, better-prepared city and community response for future disasters. The Task Force is holding listening sessions in which individuals and organizational representatives can share their experiences, and recommendations related...
You’re invited to the District 9 Virtual Budget Town Hall on Monday, July 19th at 6:00 pm. Join Council Member Kathie Tovo and Interim Budget Officer Kerri Lang to discuss the FY22 Budget process and the City’s spending framework. The presentation will be followed by...
Save the date for the District 7 Budget Town Hall this coming Tuesday, July 20, from 7 to 8pm at Redeemer at 1500 W. Anderson Lane. Join Interim Budget Officer Kerri Lang and me as we discuss the FY22 Budget process and the City’s spending...
~ En Espanol Abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 10 on July 22nd at the Dell Jewish Community Center - Community Room at 6 pm. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how...
~ En Espanol Abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 7 at the Northwest Recreation Center at 11 am. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work, and...