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Summary Giving feedback on the city’s budget can seem intimidating. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful little guide. Action Box Share your thoughts on the city’s budget with your Council member! Click the badge above for a list of upcoming town hall meetings. So,
About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department in charge of collecting recycling, trash, composting, and more! Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about MoveOutATX. This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery. All Austin Common sponsors
Summary Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax just released his draft budget proposal for next year. Here’s what’s in it… Action Box Have opinions about this budget? Click the badge above to learn how to share your thoughts with your Council member. Passing the budget is
About Watershed Protection This post is sponsored by the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department, which protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. Action Box Click the badge above to take the Your
Summary Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax just released his draft budget proposal for next year. Here’s how you can share your thoughts before a final version is approved by City Council Action Box Make a plan to attend your City Council member’s budget town hall…
Summary Here in Austin, you pay property taxes to five different local government agencies. Action Box If you’re curious what your property tax bill might look like next year, click the badge above to visit TravisTaxes.com. To prepare you for the city’s annual budget season,
Summary The city’s Homeless Strategy Office recently presented a plan to City Council to address our city’s homelessness crisis in a more holistic way. Action Box Want to learn more about the city’s homelessness plan? Click on the badge above to explore the entire presentation
Should the City of Austin build caps over I-35? That’s the question Austin City Council has to decide on May 22nd. To dive deeper into the details and learn more about the debate over this issue, host Amy Stansbury sat down with Julio Gonzalez Altamirano,
About Austin Resource Recovery This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery, the city department in charge of collecting recycling, trash, composting, and more! Action Box Click the badge above to RSVP for the upcoming Fix-It Clinic. This post is sponsored by Austin Resource Recovery.
Summary The City of Austin is facing a budget deficit. Action Box If you want to learn more, click the badge above to look through the city’s financial forecast presentation. City staff recently released their five year financial forecast for the City of Austin. Austin
About I Live Here I Give Here This post is sponsored by I Live Here I Give Here, the host of Amplify Austin Day and a local nonprofit whose mission to amplify giving in Central Texas. Action Box Click the badge above to visit AmplifyATX.org
About CapMetro This post is sponsored CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Click the badge above to download the Umo app. This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for
