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!
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Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop E, which has to do with ranked choice voting. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day is on May 1st.
Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop D, which has to do with the date of Austin’s mayoral elections. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day is
RESUMEN El 1 de mayo, 8 propuestas diferentes estarán en la boleta, incluida la Propuesta C. CAJA DE ACCIÓN ¡No olvides votar! La votación anticipada comienza el 19 de abril y dura hasta el 27 de abril. El día de las elecciones es el 1
Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop C, which has to do with police oversight. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day is on May 1st. Did
RESUMEN El 1 de mayo, 8 propuestas diferentes estarán en la boleta, incluida la Propuesta A. CAJA DE ACCIÓN ¡No olvides votar! La votación anticipada comienza el 19 de abril y dura hasta el 27 de abril. El día de las elecciones es el 1
RESUMEN El 1 de mayo, 8 propuestas diferentes estarán en la boleta, incluida la Propuesta B. CAJA DE ACCIÓN ¡No olvides votar! La votación anticipada comienza el 19 de abril y dura hasta el 27 de abril. El día de las elecciones es el 1
Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop B, which has to do with Austin’s rules around homelessness. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day is on May
Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop A, which has to do with the Austin Firefighters Association & contract negotiations. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day
Summary In August, Austin City Council voted to make some major changes to the Austin Police Department’s budget. But those changes didn’t come from nowhere. They were the result of years of advocacy and activism by several local organizations. Action Box Click on this box
Summary February’s winter storm left thousands of Austinites without electricity & water. In response, major volunteer operations were set up to help neighbors in need. Action Box Even though the winter storm is over, many Austinites are still struggling with storm damage and a lack
Last month’s winter storm left millions of Texans without electricity. So what is the Legislature doing about it? In the latest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we sit down with state Representative Vikki Goodwin to find out. Vikki Goodwin represents Texas House
Summary There have been a lot of news stories flying around about high electric bills in the wake of the winter storm. Fortunately, Austinites are unlikely to see such crazy bills. Action Box Even though Austin Energy customers are not going to see crazy spikes