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WEBCouncil delays vote, opts to fine-tune incentive program for creative spaces, legacy businesses. City Council plans to take the next two weeks to fine-tune the guidelines for a proposed place-based economic incentive program aimed at creative spaces, legacy businesses and community needs such as child care providers and grocery stores.
Austin Resource Recovery reworking Zero Waste Master Plan
WEBApr 22, 2021 · When City Council unanimously adopted the Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan in 2011, it was a bold step toward making Austin “the most livable city in the country.” At more than 300 pages, the plan laid out a number of environmental sustainability goals for the city over the next three decades, but the primary objective was zero waste.. Zero waste puts a greater emphasis on reducing ...
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‘We did the best we could’: Commissioners evaluate Austin …
WEBMar 11, 2021 · Key Players & Topics In This Article. Austin Energy: As a municipally-owned electric utility, Austin Energy is a rarity in the largely deregulated State of Texas.It's annual budget clocks in at over $1 billion. The utility's annual direct transfer of a Council-determined percentage of its revenues offers the city a notable revenue stream.
Austin Justice Coalition launches economic justice campaign
WEBJun 16, 2023 · This week, the Austin Justice Coalition announced the launch of the Justice Now: Economic Justice Campaign. The nonprofit said the initiative aims to address systemic economic inequalities in the Austin area. The Justice Now campaign will leverage public awareness campaigns, grassroots organizing, partnerships with local businesses and policy advocacy to “create lasting change for ...
Austin Police Department Training Academy attrition remains high …
WEBAug 9, 2023 · An Austin Police Department audit revealed high attrition rates among recent cadet classes amid ongoing reforms and persistent staffing shortages. Police leadership reported the inaugural audit’s findings – based on the 147th cadet class, which graduated in …
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WEBAug 5, 2019 · ECHO’s new leader, Matthew Mollica, comes to Austin from Denver, where he served as the vice president of housing assistance for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. He previously worked as housing coordinator for the Brilliant Corners nonprofit in San Francisco. Mollica starts his position the same day ECHO and other organizations ...
Study reveals positive developments for LGBT Austinites
WEBOct 14, 2021 · Another positive development is that, over the past year, a majority of the community members haven’t reported experiencing any anti-LGBT behaviors. LGBT Austinites also report enjoying relatively stable employment and job opportunities, as surveys revealed that only 3 percent were unable to …
City loses Land Development Code lawsuit appeal - Austin Monitor
WEBMar 18, 2022 · On Thursday, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by Travis County District Judge Jan Soifer invalidating two votes by Austin City Council rewriting the city’s Land Development code. Soifer ruled that the city had violated property owners’ procedural rights by failing to notify the owners of their right to protest and holding hearings at the Planning Commission before voting on ...
Commissioners take next step toward permanent telework
WEBNov 18, 2020 · Commissioners take next step toward permanent telework. The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a scope of services for a consultant to advise them on a plan to have 75 percent of eligible employees to do their jobs by teleworking on a permanent basis. As a result of the coronavirus, commissioners ...