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Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop H, which has to do with creating a Democracy Dollars program in Austin. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day
Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop G, which has to do with adding an 11th City Council district in Austin. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election
Summary On May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop F, which has to do with our local system of government. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day is on
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.
RESUMEN El 1 de mayo, 8 propuestas diferentes estarán en la boleta, incluida la Propuesta D. 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 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
