Subject: My Vote Against Recent Zoning Code Changes
My Vote Against Recent Zoning Code Changes
December 12th, 2023 at 5:06 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, On December 7th, I voted against Phase I of the so-called “HOME” zoning ordinance. While my colleagues and I share a common goal of wanting to provide safe and affordable housing options, I do not believe t ...
Historic Step for Child Care Providers and Working Families
November 14th, 2023 at 5:40 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Last Tuesday, Texas voters approved Proposition 2, a constitutional amendment enabling municipalities and counties to provide a property tax abatement for qualifying child care centers. This was a historic step ...
Response to Hate and November 1st Event
October 26th, 2023 at 1:35 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Austin is no place for hate. As we grapple with the violence in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and the wider region, we may experience increases in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in our community. I am ...
Important Update on Land Development Code Amendments
October 18th, 2023 at 4:32 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, This week you should receive a notice about pending changes to the Land Development Code and upcoming public hearings. I am writing to provide you with some additional background and resources so that you can ...
Strategic Land Management to Prevent Wildfire
October 12th, 2023 at 5:49 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, This summer we experienced relentless heat and there were wildfires to the north, south, east, and west of Austin. Today I want to share an important update with you on my work to protect us from this extreme r ...
Investing in Austin’s Small and Local Businesses
September 19th, 2023 at 5:06 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Our local small businesses are key drivers of Austin’s economic prosperity, and I am proud to have championed creative approaches to support them. Over the last year I worked with small business leaders, loca ...
A Budget that Invests in Safety, Resilience and Essential Services
August 16th, 2023 at 3:54 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Today my colleagues and I adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. Throughout my tenure on Council, I’ve championed investments in essential services, public safety, parks, and our workforce. I am proud to sup ...
FREE Pool Admission
August 9th, 2023 at 5:22 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, To help you beat the heat, I worked with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and am pleased to announce that starting today through September 30, all city pools with the exception of Barton Spri ...
This Week: Office Hours and Budget Town Hall
July 24th, 2023 at 5:45 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, I’ll be hosting several engagement opportunities in the district this week. You can find more information below. I hope to see you at these events! Budget Town Hall Resource Fair Please join me ...
This Week: Office Hours and Budget Town Hall
July 24th, 2023 at 4:42 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, I’ll be hosting several engagement opportunities in the district this week. You can find more information below. I hope to see you at these events! Budget Town Hall Resource Fair Please join me ...