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Sounds boring, but it’s actually one of the most important things local government is in charge of. That’s why we write stories breaking down the jargon and explaining how these policies affect everything from affordability to equity (not to mention how much you’re paying for rent!).

Austin City Council District 4
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 4: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are five candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 4 (in north/east Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!

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Austin City Council District 6
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 6: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are two candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 6 (in northwest Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!

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Austin City Council District 7 Election
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 7: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are six candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 7 (in north/central Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!

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Austin Mayoral Election Guide
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin Mayor: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are five candidates running to become the next mayor of Austin. Action Box Don’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 all eyes are on

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District 10, Explained
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 10: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are two candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 10 (in west Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!

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HOME - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Explaining The HOME Initiative

Summary Austin City Council is voting on the HOME initiative on December 7th. Action Box Have thoughts on the HOME Initiative? Click on the badge above to sign up to speak at the December 7th Council meeting. On December 7th, Austin City Council will vote

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Mayoral Runoff - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Your Guide To The Austin Mayoral Runoff Election

Summary The Austin mayoral election is headed to a runoff between Celia Israel & Kirk Watson. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Election Day is on December 13th and early voting begins on December 1st. Thought elections were over? Not yet!    The Austin mayoral

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Propositions
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Your Guide To Local Ballot Propositions

Summary Austin voters will see several propositions on the ballot this year. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Election Day is on November 8th and early voting begins on October 24th. Have you noticed all of the propositions on your ballot this year? Wondering what

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Mayoral Election
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Your Guide To The Austin Mayoral Election

Summary Six candidates are running to be the next mayor of Austin. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Election Day is on November 8th and early voting begins on October 24th. This year, Austinites have a big decision to make… who will be the next

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