Remember when we told you that Travis County is putting a parks and roads bond on the ballot this November? Well today we've got a deeper dive into the issue. Quick refresher in case you forgot - The Travis County commissioners (kind of like the City Council of the county) have decided to...
Travis County has decided to put a bond on the ballot this November. Since much of Austin falls within Travis County, this is an important issue and one that you should definitely be paying attention to. Let's dig a little deeper. The Travis County commissioners (kind of like...
America inaugurates a new president today. In Austin, the inauguration will be met with several large protests throughout the weekend. One of the largest is being organized by One Resistance, a new non-partisan coalition made up of dozens of local organizations, including the Sierra Club, PODER,...
From Take5ToVote and the Austin EcoNetwork - We're raising our voices, rallying our neighbors, and working together to make sure all voters vote in 2016. Bring your questions, share your answers, and offer someone a high-five for doing their part! The New Voters Fair is the place...
What are the biggest issues facing Austin today? The most common answers to that question are transportation and affordability. Well, Prop 1 affects both of them. Which means that this is the big one. This is the issue of this local election season. So now's the time to...
Choosing your City Council member is a big deal. This is the person who will represent you in City Hall for the next four years. They'll make policies that will influence the city's transportation infrastructure, affordability, environment, and your own neighborhood. That's why it's important...
One of the EcoNetwork's main goals this fall is to educate the public about the importance of local elections. The past few weeks, we've shared with you information about how to determine which City Council district you live in, how to register to vote, and...
Election season continues, and as promised, here at the Austin EcoNetwork, we are keeping things local. Over the next several weeks we'll be sharing all the info you need to make an educated vote in this year's local election. Because the truth is, local elections matter...
Join the Austin EcoNetwork, TOMS, and Rock the Vote for a day of civics education! The free event will include: -Live music via Nick & Paige and Beat Root Revival -Voodoo Doughnut Austin for the first 100 guests - Austin EcoNetwork with a 4 part discussion on local government...
Did you know? Registering to vote in Travis County is now easier than ever with its Text2Register program. Simply text "register" to 48683 (I VOTE) and you will receive a free postage-paid voter application in the mail. And remember, you must be registered by February 1st...