I invite you to join me for an in-person budget town hall on Thursday, August 4th at 6:30 pm at the Jewish Community Center (7300 Hart Ln. 78731). The agenda will include a presentation from City budget staff, a discussion of my budget priorities, and time for...
Join us for a panel discussion with some of our wonderful women leaders representing in Northwest Austin! April 18th, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Austin Central Library, I am hosting a free event featuring women leaders of Northwest Austin for a discussion on timely topics. You won’t...
Join Bend the Arc: Jewish Action Austin for a conversation with City Council Member Alison Alter about the ongoing campaign in Austin to reimagine public safety. Last summer, like in so many other cities across the country, Austinites and community groups took to the streets in...
Austin has a big goal. Net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050...
There are few things as confusing in Austin right now as CodeNEXT. At times, it can seem like there are hundreds of opposing viewpoints, all being tossed around online and in public meetings at a lightening fast pace. And that can make it hard for...
As we shared last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is bringing our state lawmakers back to the Capitol building next month for a special session, focused on a wide array of agenda items (from the bathroom bill to school finance). In Austin, one of the special...
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church Public Affairs Forum - Presentation Description: Council Member Alter’s unique perspective as a relatively new resident of the city, combined with her background in public policy, allows her to take a fresh approach to our City’s longstanding challenges. In this presentation,...
The results are in. Austin officially has a new City Council. Alison Alter beat out incumbent City Council Member Sheri Gallo in a runoff election last week to fill the final seat in City Hall. For those who aren't familiar, Austin's City Council has 10 seats (plus...
*Please note - since no single candidate in District 10 received more than 50 percent of the vote in the general election, the District 10 City Council race is headed toward a runoff election on December 13th. Incumbent City Council Member Sheri Gallo will face...