Feeling frustrated about the state of the world? Want to do something in 2022 to make a real difference? Join us for our first Common Club members-only AMA (ask me anything) of the year. Austin Common Editor-In-Chief Amy Stansbury will be going through her picks for...
Did you know? The Texas primary election is on March 1st (and early voting begins February 14th). And there is a lot on the ballot this year, across all three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) and at all levels of government (federal, state, county). Panicking a bit because...
Local government is important. It affects us all. Whether we're talking about the air we breathe, the water we drink, the energy we use, or the parks we play in, local government matters. And yet, most of us don't know how it really works... let...
Where do your property taxes go? How much does the City of Austin spend on parks, libraries, police, firefighters, and more? How can you influence the future of the city's budget? We'll be going over all the basics in the first session of our Civic...
Daniela Silva, of Equity Action, will be joining us to talk all about the Community Investment Budget campaign. This is an effort being led by 40 local organizations to encourage City Council to prioritize making investments in community health, affordability, sustainability, & equity in their...
The Texas Legislature impacts local budgets in lots of ways. In the past few years, the Legislature has passed several laws that limit how cities can spend their money & how much money they can raise in property taxes. And just last month, the Legislature...
For this session, we're bringing in Lynn Boswell (an AISD school board member) to answer all of your burning questions about the biggest portion of your property tax bill (schools), how the state funds public education, and how the heck recapture works. She'll also fill...
If you're looking for a way to make a meaningful difference and impact policy in Austin... this is it. City of Austin boards and commissions are made up of regular Austinites (just like you!), who volunteer their time to advise City Council on important issues....
Love games shows, cake, and getting involved in your local community? Join KUT, The Austin Common, Good Politics, and Austin PBS for "The Price Is Right?: How The City Of Austin Spends Your Money" on Tuesday, May 21st from 6pm to 8pm at Austin PBS...
Join The Austin Common and Broad Studios Club House for a fun civics + crafting event! Learn how Austin's local government works and how you can make your voice be heard at the local level... by voting in local elections! During this two-hour workshop, you'll have...
