~ En Espanol Abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 8 on July 27th at 6 pm. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work, and then share your thoughts...
~ En Espanol Abajo~ The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) for the City of Austin will hold a Public Forum in District 7 at the Northwest Recreation Center at 11 am. Come hear about the ICRC mandate, how we plan to accomplish the work, and then share...
SummaryOn July 9th, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk released a draft version of the city's new 2021 - 2022 budget. Action BoxShare your thoughts on the city budget with your City Council member. Email or call their office and attend an upcoming community input session....
In the sixth session of the Civics 201 series, we will have a chance to chat with Laura Subrin Yeager, Founder/ Director, Texas Educators Vote about Education at the state level. Register in advance at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XQYRliGyRF6UzzTJlY7XAg Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101...
Common Ground for Texans and LWV-AA, both nonpartisan nonprofit organizations, are hosting an event - Outcomes and likely consequences of 87th legislative session Saturday, June 12 at 2:00-3:30 PM CDT Ross Ramsey, Executive Editor of The Texas Tribune, will lead a panel to analyze the outcome of...
SummaryOn June 15th, the Travis County Commissioners Court will decide whether or not to build a new $79 million women's jail. Action BoxHave thoughts on what the Travis County Commissioners Court should do? Send an email to Commissioners-Court@traviscountytx.gov. On June 15th, our local leaders have...
Let’s learn about engaging with the school board. Who are they? What do they do? How can we work with them? In the fifth session of the Civics 201 series, we will have a chance to chat with Arati Singh, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large and Board...
Common Ground for Texans and the League of Women Voters Austin Area invites you to join us! Our expert panelists will share their perspectives on the impacts of the 8 ballot initiatives from the May 1st election. After the panelists' presentations, we will divide into breakout...
SummaryOn May 1st, 57 percent of Austin voters approved Prop B. Earlier this week, the city manager unveiled the city's plan for enforcing it. Action BoxDonate to a local nonprofit organization that is helping to serve & house Austinites experiencing homelessness. Keep reading to learn...
RESUMENEl 1 de mayo, 8 propuestas diferentes estarán en la boleta, incluida la Propuesta H. CAJA DE ACCIÓN¡No olvides votar! La votación anticipada comienza el 19 de abril y dura hasta el 27 de abril. El día de las elecciones es el 1 de mayo. ¿Sabías que...