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...