Local government is important. It’s the branch of government that affects your life the most, and yet, many of us can barely remember the name of our mayor or City Council member. That’s why we break it all down for you in a way that’s clear, easy-to-understand, and even a little fun. No PhD in poli sci needed!
New to The Austin Common? Here’s two ways we suggest learning more about local government:
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#2 – Start reading our Civics 101 news stories, conveniently laid out for you below.
Summary Election Day is November 3rd. Get the answers to all your voting-related questions in our latest guide. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! There’s still time to vote in this election! Been putting it off because you’re unsure about how to actually vote? Don’t worry,
This post is sponsored by MoveATX. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for their employees, customers, our community, and the planet. With all the talk this election cycle about the future of transportation in Austin, you
Summary There are two candidates running to represent District 7 (central/north Austin) on City Council. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in these important local races as well. Live in central/north Austin? Interested in police reform? Our city’s response to homelessness?
Summary There are three candidates running to represent District 4 (north/east Austin) on City Council. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in these important local races as well. Live in north/east Austin? Interested in police reform? Our city’s response to homelessness?
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, comedian Laura de la Fuente (of Queerantine) joins Amy Stansbury to cohost our conversation with the candidates running for Austin City Council in District 6 (northwest Austin). Topics of discussion include homelessness & transportation. Guests
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, comedian Meghan Ross (of No One Asked For This) joins Amy Stansbury to cohost our conversation with the candidates running for Austin City Council in District 10 (west Austin). Topics of discussion include police reform, housing
Summary There are four candidates running to represent District 6 (northwest Austin) on City Council. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in these important local races as well. Live in northwest Austin? Interested in police reform? Our city’s response to homelessness?
Summary This election season, Austinties will have the opportunity to impact the future of public transportation in Austin with Prop A. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in these important local races as well. Maybe you’ve read the headlines. Maybe you’ve
Summary There are seven candidates running to represent District 10 (west Austin) on City Council. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in these important local races as well. Live in west Austin? Interested in police reform? Our city’s response to homelessness?
Summary Early voting for the November 3rd election starts on October 13th. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in these important local races as well. Elections are going to look a little different this year. In the midst of a global
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, Diana Gómez (of La Politica) joins Amy Stansbury to cohost our conversation with the candidates running for Austin City Council in District 2 (southeast Austin). Topics of discussion include gentrification/ displacement, police reform, and advancing racial equity
Summary Even though it gets the bulk of media attention, the presidential election won’t be the only race on your ballot this year. There will also be several important races here in Travis County. Action Box Vote! Vote! Vote! And don’t forget to vote in