Austin City Council opted to put two propositions on the upcoming ballot, endorsing a $260 million bond focused on city parks and a $35 million public library bond.
Sam Stark
Sam Stark is Austin Current's government reporter. He has been reporting in Austin for several years, most recently as a broadcast reporter at KXAN.
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Austin council settles on $295M bond amount, will decide Thursday whether to call election
If City Council decides Thursday to put the measure on November ballots, Austin voters could see bond propositions for park funding and libraries.
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City Council, Mayor push to preserve Austin’s social safety net heading into final budget talks
Support is growing on Austin City Council to restore proposed social service cuts after nonprofits warned the reductions would hurt vulnerable residents.
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Without bond funding, park advocates warn Austin pools could close. Council votes Tuesday.
Austin City Council will likely decide Tuesday whether to call a bond election as parks advocates warn more funding is needed to address aging facilities.
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Austin wants more high-tech jobs to fuel growth. It also wants them to use less water.
The Austin City Council is exploring conservation requirements for high-water-use industries, such as data centers and semiconductor manufacturers, as the city pursues growth.
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‘Worst possible light’: Nonprofits challenge Austin audit amid budget debate
A new Austin audit found many nonprofit contracts missed targets, but providers say the report lacked context and used flawed metrics.
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Charter amendment or ordinance? Comparing Austin’s two similar independent audit plans ahead of the election
Two independent audit proposals share a goal of improving accountability at City Hall but differ in a couple of ways. Here’s how they compare.
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Austin’s proposed $6.6B budget would raise taxes, cut services after Prop Q defeat
Austin City Council will begin weeks of difficult budget decisions as a new proposal calls for tax increases and cuts to some city-funded programs.
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New Travis County Commissioner George Morales shares his vision for improving Precinct 4
George Morales discusses roads, budgets, and how he plans to lead Travis County’s Precinct 4 after Margaret Gómez, building on her legacy.
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One year after Travis County floods, grief still covers Big Sandy Creek
A year after deadly flooding killed 10 along Big Sandy Creek, families are still rebuilding homes, roads — and their lives
