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SUMMARY:Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Townhall
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Workgroup is hosting a virtual townhall on January 21st\, 2026 at 6 p.m.\, for members of the community\, with the goal of gathering feedback for writing FY27 budget recommendations. This community input will help shape the recommendations several different city boards and commissions make about the 2027 budget to City Council.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/joint-inclusion-committee-budget-townhall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Get to Know Your Commission Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how decisions are made in our city—and how your voice fits in? Join us for a series of community events designed to introduce you to the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) and other boards and commissions that shape local policy. \nNo registration is needed for the in-person dates; you only need to register for the Zoom date on September 22nd. \nCome join us and learn: \n\nWhat is the JIC and what does it do?\nHow do boards and commissions work—and how can you get involved?\nHow do commissions help shape the city budget?\nHow does the JIC gather community input to guide their recommendations?\nHow can residents step into their power and make change?\n\nWhether you’re looking to serve\, speak up\, or just learn more\, these events are your chance to connect and engage. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/get-to-know-your-commission-days-2025-6/
LOCATION:Gus Garcia Recreation Center\, 1201 E Rundberg Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Voices & Choices: Joint Inclusion Committee Final Budget Input Session
DESCRIPTION:The FY25-26 Budget Input Sessions are facilitated by the City’s Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions \n\nJoin the budget input sessions and share your community’s needs and interests\nInfluence advocacy priorities for all commissions\nHelp shape fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations\n\nThe Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions include: \n\nEarly Childhood Council\nHuman Rights Commission\nAsian American Quality of Life Commission\nHispanic/Latino QOL Advisory Commission\nCommission for Women\nCommission on Aging\nAfrican American Resource Advisory Commission\nMayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities\nCommission on Immigrant Affairs\nLesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission\n\n\n\nThe Equity Office and the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) hosted three community input sessions in October and November\, and are hosting one more virtual opportunity on December 11th\, at 6:00 p.m. (register here).  This year\, the focus and intent of the “budget townhall” sessions is for community voices and choices to determine the priorities for the JIC’s written FY2026 Budget Recommendations to City Council. The JIC Commissions hope to see you online next week and if you are able\, please share the registration information with your family\, friends\, and networks for the last JIC Community Voices and Choices session.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-voices-choices-joint-inclusion-committee-final-budget-input-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Voices & Choices: Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Input Session #4 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The FY25-26 Budget Input Sessions are facilitated by the City’s Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions \n\nJoin the budget input sessions and share your community’s needs and interests\nInfluence advocacy priorities for all commissions\nHelp shape fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations\n\nThe Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions include: \n\nEarly Childhood Council\nHuman Rights Commission\nAsian American Quality of Life Commission\nHispanic/Latino QOL Advisory Commission\nCommission for Women\nCommission on Aging\nAfrican American Resource Advisory Commission\nMayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities\nCommission on Immigrant Affairs\nLesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission\n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #1:\nDate: Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nLocation: Hosted IN PERSON at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX 78744 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #2: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, October 16th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_OCT16 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #3:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted IN PERSON at Gus Garcia Recreation Center\, 1201 East Rundberg Lane\, Austin\, TX 78753 \n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Townhall #4: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_NOV20
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-voices-choices-joint-inclusion-committee-budget-input-session-4-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Voices & Choices: Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Input Session #3
DESCRIPTION:The FY25-26 Budget Input Sessions are facilitated by the City’s Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions \n\nJoin the budget input sessions and share your community’s needs and interests\nInfluence advocacy priorities for all commissions\nHelp shape fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations\n\nThe Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions include: \n\nEarly Childhood Council\nHuman Rights Commission\nAsian American Quality of Life Commission\nHispanic/Latino QOL Advisory Commission\nCommission for Women\nCommission on Aging\nAfrican American Resource Advisory Commission\nMayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities\nCommission on Immigrant Affairs\nLesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission\n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #1:\nDate: Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nLocation: Hosted IN PERSON at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX 78744 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #2: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, October 16th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_OCT16 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #3:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted IN PERSON at Gus Garcia Recreation Center\, 1201 East Rundberg Lane\, Austin\, TX 78753 \n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Townhall #4: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_NOV20
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-voices-choices-joint-inclusion-committee-budget-input-session-3/
LOCATION:Gus Garcia Recreation Center\, 1201 E Rundberg Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Community Voices & Choices: Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Input Session #2 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The FY25-26 Budget Input Sessions are facilitated by the City’s Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions \n\nJoin the budget input sessions and share your community’s needs and interests\nInfluence advocacy priorities for all commissions\nHelp shape fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations\n\nThe Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions include: \n\nEarly Childhood Council\nHuman Rights Commission\nAsian American Quality of Life Commission\nHispanic/Latino QOL Advisory Commission\nCommission for Women\nCommission on Aging\nAfrican American Resource Advisory Commission\nMayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities\nCommission on Immigrant Affairs\nLesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission\n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #1:\nDate: Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nLocation: Hosted IN PERSON at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX 78744 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #2: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, October 16th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_OCT16 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #3:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted IN PERSON at Gus Garcia Recreation Center\, 1201 East Rundberg Lane\, Austin\, TX 78753 \n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Townhall #4: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_NOV20
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-voices-choices-joint-inclusion-committee-budget-input-session-2-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Voices & Choices: Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Input Session #1
DESCRIPTION:The FY25-26 Budget Input Sessions are facilitated by the City’s Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions \n\nJoin the budget input sessions and share your community’s needs and interests\nInfluence advocacy priorities for all commissions\nHelp shape fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations\n\nThe Joint Inclusion Boards and Commissions include: \n\nEarly Childhood Council\nHuman Rights Commission\nAsian American Quality of Life Commission\nHispanic/Latino QOL Advisory Commission\nCommission for Women\nCommission on Aging\nAfrican American Resource Advisory Commission\nMayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities\nCommission on Immigrant Affairs\nLesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Quality of Life Advisory Commission\n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #1:\nDate: Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nLocation: Hosted IN PERSON at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX 78744 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #2: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, October 16th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_OCT16 \n  \nJoint Inclusion Budget Input Session #3:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted IN PERSON at Gus Garcia Recreation Center\, 1201 East Rundberg Lane\, Austin\, TX 78753 \n\nJoint Inclusion Budget Townhall #4: VIRTUAL\nDate: Wednesday\, November 20th\, 2024 \nTime: 6pm \nHosted VIRTUALLY ONLY via Zoom* \n*Register at bit.ly/JICFY26_NOV20
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-voices-choices-joint-inclusion-committee-budget-input-session-1/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T100000
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SUMMARY:Quality of Life Commissions Townhall on Public Safety and Health
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin’s Quality of Life Commissions are holding three virtual townhalls this month to prepare their budget recommendations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The townhalls will serve as listening sessions for the commissions to decide what communities need right now and how their budget recommendations can address those needs.\n  \nThe virtual meetings are hosted by the Joint Inclusion Committee\, are free and open to the public\, via Zoom\, and scheduled for two hours each. The virtual town hall meetings are scheduled to address broad community topics on the following dates:\n  \n\nQuality of Life Commissions Townhall on Affordability and Resiliency\, Wednesday Feb 16 2022\, 6:30 PM\nQuality of Life Commissions Townhall on Access and Engagement\, Thursday Feb 24 2022\, 6:30 PM\nQuality of Life Commissions Townhall on Public Safety and Health\, Saturday Feb 26 2022\, 10 AM\n\nTo register to attend\, visit bit.ly/2022qolbudget. Log-in links from Zoom will be sent to you after registration. If you can’t attend a meeting but still want to give feedback\, e-mail budgetqa@austintexas.gov. Feedback will be shared with the Commissions. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation are available for all three meetings.\n  \nThe Joint Inclusion Commissions are (in alphabetical order): African American Resource Advisory Commission\, Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission\, Commission on Immigrant Affairs\, Commission on Seniors\, Commission for Women\, Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission\, Human Rights Commission\, LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission\, and the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/quality-of-life-commissions-townhall-on-public-safety-and-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:Quality of Life Commissions Townhall on Access and Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin’s Quality of Life Commissions are holding three virtual townhalls this month to prepare their budget recommendations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The townhalls will serve as listening sessions for the commissions to decide what communities need right now and how their budget recommendations can address those needs.\n \nThe virtual meetings are hosted by the Joint Inclusion Committee\, are free and open to the public\, via Zoom\, and scheduled for two hours each. The virtual town hall meetings are scheduled to address broad community topics on the following dates:\n \n\nQuality of Life Commissions Townhall on Affordability and Resiliency\, Wednesday Feb 16 2022\, 6:30 PM\nQuality of Life Commissions Townhall on Access and Engagement\, Thursday Feb 24 2022\, 6:30 PM\nQuality of Life Commissions Townhall on Public Safety and Health\, Saturday Feb 26 2022\, 10 AM\n\nTo register to attend\, visit bit.ly/2022qolbudget. Log-in links from Zoom will be sent to you after registration. If you can’t attend a meeting but still want to give feedback\, e-mail budgetqa@austintexas.gov. Feedback will be shared with the Commissions. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation are available for all three meetings.\n \nThe Joint Inclusion Commissions are (in alphabetical order): African American Resource Advisory Commission\, Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission\, Commission on Immigrant Affairs\, Commission on Seniors\, Commission for Women\, Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission\, Human Rights Commission\, LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission\, and the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/quality-of-life-commissions-townhall-on-access-and-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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