Starting very soon, meetings are going to begin regarding the City's Budget for the next fiscal year. The first step to watch for will be an initial Budget proposal from City Manager T.C. Broadnax, after which Austin City Council will have an opportunity to debate,...
It's that time of year again! The City is about to allocate billions of dollars this budget cycle, and I want to make sure you’re included. I firmly believe that our budget is a moral document, and should work for everyone in our communities. That’s why...
We are thrilled to announce a special continuing education session on Disaster Psychology, designed for current and aspiring members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Our CERT Team member, Dr. Escamilla, a licensed clinical social worker and veteran CERT instructor, will conduct this session. Join...
Join the Austin City Council District 5 office for some coffee and community conversations. The event will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at The Hive on 10542 Menchaca Rd. Please email isabel.herrera@austintexas.gov or call 512.978.2105 if you have any questions. ---------- Not sure which...
District 9 residents—let's eat breakfast tacos and chat about what's important to you! I'll be hosting Taco Tuesday on May 21st at 8:00am at Veracruz All Natural (at The LINE Hotel). Hope to see you there! Not sure which Council district you live in? You can...
As we continue to navigate homelessness in District 5, my office is organizing a community meeting to discuss the efforts the City is making to address homelessness, to hear from the neighbors, and discuss how we can provide these necessary services across the City. I...
Join the City of Austin and your East-Side Council Members for an informative Open House on HOME Phase 2 and additional updates coming to Austin’s Land Development Code. At this event, you will have a chance to engage with various tabling City Departments and your...
Mark your calendars for our next monthly meeting on May 3, 2024, because we've got something special planned. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) will be joining us to discuss emergency evacuation planning. Held at the Jollyville Fire Department from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, this...
Join your District 9 and District 4 Council Members for a town hall on all things mobility on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00pm at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center. RSVP and submit your question here. We hope to see you there! Not sure which...
The City of Austin’s Planning Department, at City Council’s direction, is proposing several changes to the land development code. They include: EQUITABLE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) OVERLAY Create regulations that would apply to properties that are located within a half mile of the planned Project Connect...