In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury continues our series on policing with a look back at the history of policing and police reforms in Austin, Texas. Guests include Chris Harris of Texas Appleseed, former Austin City Council Member Bill...
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury kicks off a series about policing in Austin, explaining exactly what changes were made to APD's budget this past summer and sharing an update on what work has been done since. Guests include...
SummaryThere are 181 members of the Texas Legislature. With our latest guide, we run through the members who represent the Austin area. Action BoxStay engaged with your state representatives during this legislative session. Follow them on social media and save their phone number and email...
Summary The Texas Legislature only meets for 140 days every other year...
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury shares the importance of city boards & commissions and explains how you can apply to serve on one. Guests include current board/commission members Pooja Sethi & Rocky Lane, as well as Austin City...
SummaryIn the City of Austin, boards and commissions are groups (made up of volunteers) that advise City Council on a variety of key issues. Action BoxNow is a great time to apply to serve on a board or commission. If you're interested in serving, click...
SummaryOver the course of this past year, the City of Austin has released 3 major studies, investigating racial disparities & racism within the Austin Police Department. Action BoxYou can help shape Austin's reimagining public safety efforts by filling out an online survey here. "But we...
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury sits down with public education advocate Laura Yeager to give you a little civics lesson on the importance of local school boards. After that, we interview several of the candidates running in Austin's...
SummaryTwo AISD school board races are headed to a runoff election on December 15th. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! 5.23 percent. That was the voter turnout in Travis County as of December 8th, nearly a week into early voting. That's not great, especially considering the fact that...
The climate crisis demands bold action and strategies. To win in Texas, we must collaborate with frontline communities to reduce pollution and work across the state for a just transition from an oil-based economy to one based on equity and clean energy. Saturday December 12th, join...