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We are going to review the Covid-19 Funds the @CityofAustin has dispersed
There will be a distinction between COVID relief funds and grants
Let's see what companies the city supported while the shutdown of businesses led to 100+ closing permanently during COVID lock-downs
There will be a distinction between COVID relief funds and grants
Let's see what companies the city supported while the shutdown of businesses led to 100+ closing permanently during COVID lock-downs
Joyce M. James whose career depends on keeping racism alive is contracted w/ the @austintexasgov to conduct a groundwater analysis of Austin's Systemic Racism @ $10,000 a day & not to exceed $2.9 million
She also took over $109,000 in covid relief funds for "Economy Consulting"
She also took over $109,000 in covid relief funds for "Economy Consulting"
@austintexasgov Equity Action Team member Courtney Santana (@csantana_atx) received $800,000 in COVID Funds for her company Survive 2 Thrive Foundation @S2TFoundation
Tomorrow #ATXCouncil will be meeting to discuss and vote on important items surrounding transit, student housing, and much more! Here are some things we're keeping an eye on 👀👇🏽🧵
🚴🏽♀️ Item 34 - ETOD: This resolution sets out to establish the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan, which aims to combat displacement and provide new economic opportunities for communities impacted by Project Connect.
🏥 Item 41 - Public Health Commission: If approved, this item would appoint nine voting members from a diverse range of health services and lived experiences to the Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission.
𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻 2 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫: How a Wealthy Billionaire is influencing local politics playing shell games in collaboration with elected officials in @austintexasgov
The year is 2021, #EquityPAC aka @EquityActionATX launches their first campaign against increasing police staffing which they called "No Way Prop A"
The ballot measure was backed by @georgesoros's and his @OpenSociety Foundation w/ a $500,000 donation and The Fairness Project (@FairnessProject) which I call #TFP moving forward, donated $200,000 as the top 2 donors to #EquityAction
🗣️ Hey Austin, don't miss your chance to speak up about the #I35 expansion! #ATX residents have a unique chance to shape the future of Austin's transportation policy during this week's #ATXCouncil meeting.
🚨 THIS THURSDAY: Speak up in favor of Item 44 at the Austin City Council meeting. This resolution will establish the @austintexas policy regarding air, sound, and light pollution from the I-35 expansion project!
cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/public_p…
cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/public_p…
🚨 TUESDAY MARCH 7: Speak in favor of burying and capping I-35 at the last TxDOT public hearing on the project. Your voice as an Austin resident makes a big difference!
my35capex.com/contact/
my35capex.com/contact/
Navigating #ATXCouncil meetings can be confusing, especially if you want to provide public comment. Here's everything you need to know about speaker registration and making your voice heard at City Hall! 👇🏽🧵
#ATXCouncil meetings take place on select Thursdays throughout the year.
📆 You can view our meeting calendar here: bit.ly/41tU0DR
📺 You can also watch our meetings live using this link: bit.ly/3I4zGkr
📆 You can view our meeting calendar here: bit.ly/41tU0DR
📺 You can also watch our meetings live using this link: bit.ly/3I4zGkr
To speak on specific agenda items: Public comment is allowed in person or by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once.
For all consent items, Public Hearings, and non-consent items other than Zoning, public comment begins around 10:00 AM...
For all consent items, Public Hearings, and non-consent items other than Zoning, public comment begins around 10:00 AM...
𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻 1 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫: How a Wealthy Billionaire is influencing local politics playing shell games in collaboration with elected officials in @austintexasgov
In 2015 @ATXJustice launched as a grassroots, activist-led organization. On the surface it emulated what every normal citizen could stand behind and support.
They grew little momentum over the years and didn't really become a major player in city politics until 2020 when they teamed up with @GregCasar to push zero racial disparity in traffic stops and use-of-force incidents by Austin police officers.
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Gather 'round, and let me tell you how Spencer Cronk tried to derail democratic reform of police oversight (more tweets to follow)
@AustinCityMgr @EquityActionATX
@AustinCityMgr @EquityActionATX
Last summer, Equity Action gathered more than 33,000 signatures. Their petition will allow voters to approve better oversight of police misconduct.
It was intended for the November election, but was ultimately set for election in May 2023.
@EquityActionATX
It was intended for the November election, but was ultimately set for election in May 2023.
@EquityActionATX
Problem: Austin's police labor contract will expire in March.
Solution: Council Member Chito Vela proposed a one-year extension of the police contract, to maintain the status quo while we wait for the May election. Equity Action says: "Great idea."
@CMChitoVela
Solution: Council Member Chito Vela proposed a one-year extension of the police contract, to maintain the status quo while we wait for the May election. Equity Action says: "Great idea."
@CMChitoVela
#ATXCouncil is convening this Thursday with a packed agenda regarding the recent winter storm. Here are some things we’re voting on 🧵⬇️
🏚️ ITEM 6 - This item approves small-scale historic preservation projects, including repairs at the Broken Spoke in D5.
📌 ITEM 40 - This item asks staff to review and make recommendations on how to improve Austin’s weather sheltering plans, including expanding our plans for all extreme weather events.
Many Texans have the right to choose energy providers. Not those on #AustinEnergy! They are captive to the monopoly bc of the Austin City Council, which manages AE but doesn’t have the knowledge or experience to do so -causing high rates, poor service, & frequent outages. #txlege
Over 50% of the outages across the state were #AustinEnergy customers, even though other cities had more icing, more large trees, and providers who serve more customers. Why? Because…
#AustinEnergy’s Board of Directors is the Austin City Council, without oversight from any independent entity. They are the largest utility that owns generation that does not have an independent board.
This means 4 things that are bad for customers:
#txlege #txwx
This means 4 things that are bad for customers:
#txlege #txwx
Settlement payments have always come from the General Fund. The city self-insures by requiring departments pay into a shared liability fund. Payments into the fund are based on each dept's liability in the prior fiscal year. The $14m in a single FY dwarfs prior totals, though.
The complicating factors are a) $14 million in one year is way more than the city has ever paid in a single year (2011-2019 was $8m) and b) state law prohibits the city from reducing the police budget, unless the Gov. gives them permission.
🧵 for today's #atxcouncil work session on "housing supply and affordability" that council's been workshopping over the past month. The meeting will feature staff briefings on housing in Austin and a range of CM policy proposals communityimpact.com/austin/central…
More info on today's schedule, council priorities, and input on housing policy from community orgs is available thru council's online message board austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?…
Mayor Adler kicking off by running through goals of today (debate, with no final policy votes), background on process, where the city's LDC lawsuit appeal stands ("Who knows" how that will shake out). Morning will feature CM intros and a presentation before afternoon discussions
Continuation of yesterday's #atxcouncil budget meeting kicks off in a few minutes here. Yesterday's session saw some discussion of council budget asks and the potential direction council may take relating to the tax rate, in addition to a few additional agenda items:
Council approved the language and ordered elections for 2 propositions Austinites will vote on Nov. 2. The first, Prop A, comes from the Save Austin Now proposal to staff up Austin's police department to a level of 2 officers per 1,000 residents
The city estimates that could cost $54.3 million-$119.8 million on average annually over the next five years and bring hundreds of new officers to APD's force, if approved communityimpact.com/austin/central…
#atxcouncil Budget adoption meeting now underway. Mayor Adler says the meeting will start with ~110 public speakers before moving into an executive session to discuss items including city's Candlewood Suites purchase for shelter space and Nov. 2 election
First few public comments have been related to crime/APD budget and Candlewood Suites. After former Council Member Bill Spelman spoke about police staffing and homicides, CMs taking a minute to question him on current trends, potential fixes
Spelman told me last week the SAN ballot measure that would tie Austin to 2 police officers per 1,000 city residents--something city staff yesterday estimated could cost ~$54.3M-$119.8M annually--is a "well-meaning but terrible idea." Council will discuss the measure later today
#ATXCouncil 49-day gap in Adler Council meetings - 6/10-7/29. Pants-on-Fire @MayorAdler says this "has been done since 2000." UNPRECEDENTED! Did you think we wouldn't Fact-Check?
2000 6/29 - 8/3= 35 holidays
2001 7/19 - 8/2= 14 holidays
2002 6/27 - 7/10= 13 holidays
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2000 6/29 - 8/3= 35 holidays
2001 7/19 - 8/2= 14 holidays
2002 6/27 - 7/10= 13 holidays
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2003 6/16-7/17=31 holidays
2004 6/24-7/29= 35 holidays
2005 6/23-7/28= 35 holidays
2006 6/22-7/19= 27 holidays
2007 6/21-7/26= 35 holidays
2008 6/25-7/23= 28 holidays
2009 6/22-7/22= 30 holidays
2010 6/24-7/28= 34 holidays
2011 6/29-7/26= 28 holidays
2012 6/28-7/31= 34 holidays
2004 6/24-7/29= 35 holidays
2005 6/23-7/28= 35 holidays
2006 6/22-7/19= 27 holidays
2007 6/21-7/26= 35 holidays
2008 6/25-7/23= 28 holidays
2009 6/22-7/22= 30 holidays
2010 6/24-7/28= 34 holidays
2011 6/29-7/26= 28 holidays
2012 6/28-7/31= 34 holidays
2013 7/9-8/1= 23 holidays
2014 6/26-7/31= 34 holidays
2015 6/25-7/30= 35 holidays
2016 6/29-7/18= 20 holidays
2017 6/28-8/1= 34 holidays
2018 6/28-8/1= 34 holidays
2019 6/25-8/1= 37 holidays
2020 6/11-7/2= 21 holidays (6/29 COVID briefing)
20121 6/10-7/29= 49 holidays
Steve lied
2014 6/26-7/31= 34 holidays
2015 6/25-7/30= 35 holidays
2016 6/29-7/18= 20 holidays
2017 6/28-8/1= 34 holidays
2018 6/28-8/1= 34 holidays
2019 6/25-8/1= 37 holidays
2020 6/11-7/2= 21 holidays (6/29 COVID briefing)
20121 6/10-7/29= 49 holidays
Steve lied
Remarkable #video by @_TeddyBrosevelt w/ hugepariot.com A must-SEE by ALL #Austinites!#share/#RT #TruthandFactsMatter!
@TravisCountyTX @wilcogov
@johnnyk20001 @ToddJeffries @AtxYeehaw @GregAbbott_TX @NewsBowne @joerogan
@realtmcgregor #ATXcouncil
@TravisCountyTX @wilcogov
@johnnyk20001 @ToddJeffries @AtxYeehaw @GregAbbott_TX @NewsBowne @joerogan
@realtmcgregor #ATXcouncil
#ICYMI👆🏻#ThisIsUs Our NO LONGER #SAFECITY!
2 #Videos #share/#RT +11 mill fed $ just awarded🤦🏻♀️
@MyTwolffamily @dallaslatina @TioBuck14 @love_roses9 @dbaker2930 @SECtxag @Diaz38161724 @byteXbyte @ShawnC_ATX @UnderFraud @atxhipsters @traceycarroll @tradlvalu @BlastbeatATX @bradswail
2 #Videos #share/#RT +11 mill fed $ just awarded🤦🏻♀️
@MyTwolffamily @dallaslatina @TioBuck14 @love_roses9 @dbaker2930 @SECtxag @Diaz38161724 @byteXbyte @ShawnC_ATX @UnderFraud @atxhipsters @traceycarroll @tradlvalu @BlastbeatATX @bradswail
Loc: @D9ATX #ATXCouncil Mbr @KathieTovo 2nite, erry1's a winner
Cc: @MayorAdler
@austintexasgov
@D5Kitchen @AnnKitchenATX
@NatashaD1atx @d1_natasha
@VanessaForATX
@GregCasar
@paigejellis
@CM_Renteria
@LesliePoolATX
@Alison_Alter @ALTERforATX
@AustinCityMgr @spencercronk
Cc: @MayorAdler
@austintexasgov
@D5Kitchen @AnnKitchenATX
@NatashaD1atx @d1_natasha
@VanessaForATX
@GregCasar
@paigejellis
@CM_Renteria
@LesliePoolATX
@Alison_Alter @ALTERforATX
@AustinCityMgr @spencercronk
@D9ATX #ATXCouncil Mbr @KathieTovo
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @DanPatrick #txlege @MayorAdler @austintexasgov Feb 20, 2020
#RefundPolice #HomelessIndustrialComplex $63 MILLION++ PROPERTY TAX INCREASE 25% #HousingFirstFailure
INVESTIGATE FRAUD, MISUSE, ABUSE
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @DanPatrick #txlege @MayorAdler @austintexasgov Feb 20, 2020
#RefundPolice #HomelessIndustrialComplex $63 MILLION++ PROPERTY TAX INCREASE 25% #HousingFirstFailure
INVESTIGATE FRAUD, MISUSE, ABUSE
@D9ATX #ATXCouncil @KathieTovo "I do think xtra police presence'd b useful as we try 2 continue 2, um, maintain order & 2 CONVINCE others & 2 HELP THEM FEEL SAFE & really RESTORE ppl's SENSE OF SAFETY downtown..."
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @DanPatrick #txlege
Cc: @GregAbbott_TX @DanPatrick #txlege
@nedepaz Local #democrat #socialist stronghold #Austin media rather quiet & in bed w/ #atxcouncil when they hired a 2nd "homeless strategy officer" czar Dianna Grey - hears from Portland making 6-digit salary (OUR TAX DOLLARS) "affordable housing" advocate
"I’m honored & excited to be joining @austintexasgov efforts to [end homelessness-this is a fallacy] in our community," said Grey. "There's much work ahead, but I’m confident that Austin's equipped to meet this challenge [taxing citizens to death-$63 MILLION]."
"I look FW 2 collabing w/ [talented] (!!!) City staff, dedicated svc providers, & community stakeholders [urban socialist developers, planners, & @MayorAdler's real estate empire] 2 achieve our shared goal 2 ensure all Austinites've access 2 a safe & dignified place 2 call home."
During our meeting today, #ATXCouncil approved ⬇️
✊🏿 Formally recognizing & apologizing for the City’s participation in enslavement, Jim Crow, & discrimination, and affirming a commitment to reconciliation, restitution, & investment in Black Austin. #ATX
kut.org/austin/2021-03…
✊🏿 Formally recognizing & apologizing for the City’s participation in enslavement, Jim Crow, & discrimination, and affirming a commitment to reconciliation, restitution, & investment in Black Austin. #ATX
kut.org/austin/2021-03…
⚡💧 $10M in utility bill relief for @austinenergy & @AustinWater customers impacted by the public health, economic, and weather disasters.
cbsaustin.com/news/local/cit…
cbsaustin.com/news/local/cit…
🔑 Extending the eviction protection "grace period" ordinance through May 17. Our local eviction protections are saving lives.
Previous coverage: patch.com/texas/downtown…
Previous coverage: patch.com/texas/downtown…
As the first-ever employee of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc, Jimmy Flannigan gets paid $140,000/year (+ reimbursements) for 20 hrs of work/week. ACE is a nonprofit org formed by City of Austin. He was hired on Jan. 7, 2021, following his electoral defeat by @mkelly007 (1/4)
Flannigan is primarily responsible for administrative tasks associated with ACE Board meetings. The Hilton has a contract with ACE to manage the actual hotel. …entionenterprises.lexblogplatform.com/wp-content/upl… (2/4)
Today, ACE is requesting consent from #atxcouncil to apply for a PPP loan to pay front-line hotel staff. Although PPP loan is not sought to pay Flannigan directly, his $140k part-time salary would otherwise be eligible to pay expenses. (Item 68) austintexas.gov/edims/document… (3/4)
I've got 155 seniors at the RBJ center who haven't had a hot meal in days. Southside could only give me 33 pizzas. Anyone got tips on something that's open where I can buy food? #AustinPowerOutage #Austin #Austinfreeze #atxcouncil
Southside was able to squeeze out another 7 more pizzas so hoping there will be enough for everyone. They're going to need hot food tomorrow if their power hasn't been restored. nothing was allocated by Meals on Wheels/mobile loaves and fishes/CoA for seniors. Need y'alls help!
Just FYI for everyone who is following this thread, RBJ seniors got their pizza. Just FYI, their generator has failed so if anyone can bring them hot food let me know and I'll steer you towards who to talk to and coordinate.
🚨IMPORTANT AUSTIN WATER UPDATE: Austin Water is issuing a Boil Water Notice to customers in southwest Austin and Lost Creek today. The boil water notice is required because water pressure dropped below minimum levels in the water distribution system. 1/x
Austin Water’s treatment plants are functioning normally. Even so, water use has far exceeded typical water usage and exceeded water production by 250 percent over the past 24 hours. 2/x
Water pressure and water storage have significantly dropped throughout Austin Water’s service area in the past day. 3/x
There's been drama between Council Member Alison Alter and APD Chief Brian Manley brewing this week that boiled over today when the Austin Police Association sent out a press release blasting Alter for "clearing being against" APD employees
Why? Here's a thread. #atxcouncil 1/20
Why? Here's a thread. #atxcouncil 1/20
Earlier this week, Alter emailed Manley asking that he:
1) "Proactively investigate" whether any APD employees participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection, as other LEOs, including one in Houston, did.
2) Send a department-wide communication condemnding the involvement of LEOs. 2/20
1) "Proactively investigate" whether any APD employees participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection, as other LEOs, including one in Houston, did.
2) Send a department-wide communication condemnding the involvement of LEOs. 2/20
Manley refused both requests. They got on the phone and talked it out for about an hour.
Then another email from Alter: "I am dismayed by your refusal to proactively investigate" if APD personnel participated in the insurrection, she wrote. She Manley again to send a memo 3/20
Then another email from Alter: "I am dismayed by your refusal to proactively investigate" if APD personnel participated in the insurrection, she wrote. She Manley again to send a memo 3/20
@MayorAdler does not listen to the science - he creates it.
On 6/22/20, @MayorAdler AGAIN lied to Austin, instilled more fear & CREATED DATA to continue lockdowns. How many jobs did he steal from us?
Read the damning emails provided by @johnnyk20001
@ToddJeffries
On 6/22/20, @MayorAdler AGAIN lied to Austin, instilled more fear & CREATED DATA to continue lockdowns. How many jobs did he steal from us?
Read the damning emails provided by @johnnyk20001
@ToddJeffries
.@MayorAdler, @GregCasar and #tax council MUST BE investigated over their handling of coronavirus, their mask and lockdown mandates based on data they created - everything.
We must demand it.
@GovAbbott @TXAG @TXsecofstate @RonnyJackson4TX
We must demand it.
@GovAbbott @TXAG @TXsecofstate @RonnyJackson4TX
And despite having the science and doctor recommendations, @MayorAdler @GregCasarand #atxcouncil spent $1.3 MILLION of our dollars on a field hospital that WAS NEVER USED.
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THREAD: Today, Gov. Abbott held a press conference about Austin's recent efforts to re-imagine policing. As your mayor, I want you to know the truth. Tonight at 7pm my media avail will stream again. Tune in here: . Recap below.
THREAD: Today, Gov. Abbott held a press conference about Austin's recent efforts to re-imagine policing. As your mayor, I want you to know the truth. Tonight at 7pm my media avail will stream again. Tune in here: . Recap below.
2/13 Today we mourn the deaths of more than 10,000 Texans that have died from #COVID19. Why wasn't the press conference this afternoon about the biggest single public health safety crisis in our state?
3/13 The governor’s press conference today was not about facts. It presented no plans, it presented no data. It was about trying to make us scared, frightening us, and furthering lies.
