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...
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...
Please join Stephanie Swanson from the League of Women Voters of Texas and Joaquin Gonzalez from the Texas Civil Rights Project as we discuss what's in store for the upcoming legislative session and help you prepare testimony for the House and Senate Redistricting Committees. Due to...
SummaryTwo Austin City Council races are headed to a runoff election on December 15th. Action BoxIf you live in Austin City Council District 6 or 10, don't forget to vote! Thought the election was over? Here in Austin, we’ve still got a few important races left!Check...
SummaryA lot has been done since City Council voted to make $150 million in historic cuts & potential changes to APD over the summer. Keep reading for an update on the latest! Action BoxParticipate in our city's effort to reimagine public safety by taking a survey...
SummaryElection Day is over, and while the presidential race is still uncertain, here in Austin, we passed two major transportation propositions & broke all kinds of voter turnout records. Action BoxIf you live in Austin City Council District 6 or 10, you still have one...
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury answers all your voting-related questions and sits down with guest Marissa Rivera for some helpful tips on how you can encourage your friends and family to vote as well! Give it a listen! You...
SummaryElection Day is November 3rd. Get the answers to all your voting-related questions in our latest guide. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! There’s still time to vote in this election! Been putting it off because you’re unsure about how to actually vote? Don’t worry, we’ve got the...
This post is sponsored by MoveATX. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for their employees, customers, our community, and the planet. With all the talk this election cycle about the future of transportation in Austin, you might...
SummaryThere are two candidates running to represent District 7 (central/north Austin) on City Council. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! And don't forget to vote in these important local races as well. Live in central/north Austin? Interested in police reform? Our city's response to homelessness? Climate change? There's...