RESUMENEl 1 de mayo, 8 propuestas diferentes estarán en la boleta, incluida la Propuesta C. 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...
SummaryOn May 1st, 8 different propositions will be on the ballot, including Prop C, which has to do with police oversight. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Early voting begins April 19th & lasts through April 27th. Election Day is on May 1st. Did you know there’s...
Did you know that earlier this year, Austin became the first city in the country to add a mental health option to its 911 call center script? Did you also know that in 2018, a city audit found that amongst the 15 most populous US...
On Thursday, March 18th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation...
SummaryIn August, Austin City Council voted to make some major changes to the Austin Police Department's budget. But those changes didn't come from nowhere. They were the result of years of advocacy and activism by several local organizations. Action BoxClick on this box to visit...
Is Austin really the most dangerous city in Texas? Did our murder rate actually increase in 2020? And what does any of that have to do with public safety? In the newest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we continue our series on policing by...
Join Bend the Arc: Jewish Action Austin for a conversation with City Council Member Alison Alter about the ongoing campaign in Austin to reimagine public safety. Last summer, like in so many other cities across the country, Austinites and community groups took to the streets in...
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 August 2020, the Austin City Council unanimously voted to cut the police department budget by $150 million! The Austin Area Urban League has partnered with the City of Austin to provide a platform for the voices unheard. What does our community look like RE-imagined? We...
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting/ public input session....