Subject: Proposed Budget Released and District 10 Town Hall
Proposed Budget Released and District 10 Town Hall
July 17th, 2023 at 9:45 am CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, The City Manager has released his Fiscal Year 24 Budget, and my staff and I will begin reviewing the proposal in detail. The annual budget establishes city priorities and invests in programming for the upcoming ...
Preventing Gun Violence
June 15th, 2023 at 1:58 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, an annual opportunity for us to re-examine how we can work together to address this public health epidemic. No one should have to fear for their life or their loved ones ...
New Beginnings in District 10
May 31st, 2023 at 4:24 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, I am pleased to share some updates on three projects I have long worked to bring to District 10: a joint Fire and EMS station, a preserve and public garden honoring Carol Lee, and the renovated Dell Jewish Comm ...
Preparing for the Wildfire Threat
May 11th, 2023 at 3:17 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, Wildfire is arguably Austin’s greatest natural threat. We know the best time to prepare is before a wildfire occurs. May is Wildfire Awareness Month and I want to encourage everyone to play their role in wild ...
April Newsletter: EVs, E-Bikes, and Earth Month
April 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 am CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, I am committed to advancing our city’s net-zero emission goals and fostering climate resilience in our community. As we celebrate Earth Day, I hope you will join me in considering how each of us can contribut ...
Mobility Projects in District 10
March 31st, 2023 at 10:42 am CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, In this newsletter, I would like to share some updates on transportation and mobility projects around District 10. In 2016, Austinites approved a Mobility Bond that dedicated $101 million to Regional Mobility P ...
Rebuilding Trust in our Water Utility
March 8th, 2023 at 11:31 am CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, As Austin Water ratepayers, we deserve safe and reliable water service. That’s why after the February 2022 boil water notice, I initiated an external audit of Austin Water to identify what went wrong, how to ...
Public Safety and Other Updates
February 23rd, 2023 at 5:20 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, On February 15th, we took an important vote when we removed Spencer Cronk from his role as Austin’s City Manager and appointed Jesús Garza as Austin’s new interim City Manager. I have already met with Mr ...
Tuesday Storm Recovery Update
February 7th, 2023 at 4:27 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, The disaster of the last week has underscored that we need major and immediate change in how our city manages difficult circumstances. I share your sense of urgency. I have previously expressed in private and ...
Sunday Feb. 5 Update
February 5th, 2023 at 2:04 pm CSTView this message onlineDear Neighbors, I know that many of you all over the district remain without power and want property and neighborhood specific details on power restoration efforts in your area. I recognize that you are trying to plan. Unfortu ...