August 2017
Water Forward Summer Series – District 5
The City of Austin is planning for the future… and it needs your help. Our city’s water utility, Austin Water, is currently in the process of developing Water Forward, a 100-year plan that will ensure that Austin has a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future into the…
Find out more »February 2018
Town Hall on the Democracy Voucher Program
From Public Citizen Texas - Join us for a town hall discussion with Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda on the Democracy Voucher program. The Democracy Voucher program was designed to encourage a more diverse pool of candidates for elected office and ensure everyone has the opportunity…
Find out more »September 2018
Fix-It Clinic
From Austin Resource Recovery - Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to the Fix-It Clinic where volunteer coaches with repair know-how…
Find out more »September 2019
Fix-It Clinic
From Austin Resource Recovery - What's a Fix-It Clinic? Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to the Fix-It Clinic where volunteer…
Find out more »May 2023
Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up: District 5
Make emergency preparedness your superpower! The City of Austin is hosting monthly Pop-Up events all over town throughout 2023. These events are open to the public and designed to help equip Austinites with the info, tools, and resources needed to prepare for an emergency. The…
Find out more »August 2023
District 5 Budget Town Hall
Join District 5 staff on August 9th to discuss all things budget! We'll meet at 6:00 PM and you'll have the option to attend either digitally or in-person at the Menchaca Public Library! You can sign up here for more details. Want to learn more about…
Find out more »November 2023
Extreme Weather Events: Is Austin Prepared?
Join LWV-AA and Citizens' Climate Lobby for a moderated panel discussion on Austin and Travis County preparations for extreme weather events. Speakers: Carrie Stewart, Austin Fire Department Wildfire Prevention Selena Xie, Emergency Medical Services Association Sara Henry, Homeland Security and Emergency Services Lisa Martin, Austin…
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