In the first-ever episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury talks about why voting in local elections is so important, kicking off a series of election-themed episodes to get you prepped for November! Guests include :Austin City Council Member Greg CasarCommunity activist Carmen...
SummaryThere are several important races on the local ballot this year, including 5 City Council seats and 2 propositions that could impact the future of transportation in Austin. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! And don't forget to vote in these important local races as well. You...
Join the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area and Pflugerville Library to learn about what you need to know to be registered and ready to vote for the upcoming General Elections in November. We will be going over the registration process, deadline, and...
The City of Austin, the City's Ethics Review Commission, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on...
The City of Austin, the City's Ethics Review Commission, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on...
In the fifth session of the Civics 101 series, the League of Women Voters Austin Area and The Austin Common want you to Know the Vote. , LWV-AA Director of Advocacy, and , Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common, will discuss Local and County...
SummaryWith a global pandemic still raging and a long list of problems at the US Postal Service, concerns over voting by mail in the November election are high. Action BoxVote! Vote! Vote! Make a plan now and decide if you're going to vote by mail,...
Summary The City of Austin Office of Sustainability has just released a draft of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which lays out a roadmap for Austin to reduce its emissions by 52% by 2030. Action Box Look through the new plan and then share your feedback on the...
The City of Austin, the City's Ethics Review Commission, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will sponsor virtual City Council Candidate Forums for city council candidates competing in the November 2020 election. Austin voters will elect council members in five Council districts on...
In this third session, we will cover where and how to research resources to help you make informed decisions regarding your ballot. We will also be covering the process at the polling place and the alternatives available. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5DB0EhshQ6miEIi6CT5WWQ After registering, you will...