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Attorney Aleshire argues that the ballot language is misleading and does not clarify that the tax increase, if approved, would be permanent. He emphasizes that the City Council is attempting to mislead voters into accepting a significant tax hike.

The new concrete barricades will stand 3.5 feet tall, shorter than the current plastic ones, and run along both sides of the street for two blocks, from San Jacinto Boulevard to Neches Street.

"We definitely want to keep this as safe as possible," said Charlotte Tonsor, executive projects director with The Trail Conservancy. "We understand what this will do to the daily use, to the weekly use, to the visits."

Austin Water has experienced fluctuations in water demand and is concerned about the plateau in water use across Texas, which requires urgent attention.

A recent survey shows over two-thirds of Austin residents are willing to support a tax increase for a new bond package, prioritizing housing, transportation, and parks.

City Council considered a possible tax rate election to address Austin's $33 million deficit with a proposed budget of $6.3 million. The maximum increase could be 8 cents.

"So they're calling people back, which doesn't give time for people to actually rest and actually recharge their battery."

"Austin's rent-favoring status is the result of a divergence between home prices and rents, driven by surging housing demand and a rapid expansion of multifamily construction."

Austin has dipped to the 13th largest city, and the fourth fastest-growing region in the country due to slowdowns in key pull factors and job growth.

"There have been a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns in trying to figure out how to keep these buildings intact," said Historic Preservation Division Manager Kim McKnight. "We do have very clear direction from Council to do whatever is necessary to get this dealt with in terms of removing historic designation as an obstacle."

The former director of the Economic Development Department authorized grant awards that violated city code restrictions, permitting the overlap of funding for arts organizations.

Austin has recorded increased water losses due to leaks, with nearly 9.3 billion gallons lost last year, marking a significant rise of 31%.

The variance was granted at the request of nonprofit LifeWorks, who owns the property at 819 Tillery Street that the tree sits on.

A Travis County judge has ruled against Save Our Springs Alliance, upholding the city of Austin's decision to allow redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake despite transparency concerns.

Despite its touted benefits, the rezoning under the density bonus program is seen by many as a failure, exacerbating the housing crisis for low-income residents.

Yelp compiled a list of the top cities in the U.S. for 'smoked meats and mouth-watering barbecue sauces' by ranking locations based on consumer interest, business count, and ratings.

Jenell Moffett, chief impact officer for DAA, told Austin Monitor that while the office market has cooled, several major public infrastructure projects totaling more than $20 billion are moving forward at full speed.

If you thought the city of Austin already had a program to install rooftop solar systems on its municipal buildings, you weren't alone. Many others believed the same.

As with most construction, costs have escalated significantly post-pandemic," CapMetro's Chief of Staff Cheyenne Conyer explained to the transit agency's board of directors in an email this month. "Additionally, Brandywine approached CapMetro to renegotiate the terms of the original agreement as their post-pandemic financial picture solidified.

This is the exact kind of project I wish we saw all the time on this commission because it's an incredible project for a great group.

Joe al-Hajeri emphasized that the city aims for consistent communication with the public about the scooter rental program, indicating responsiveness to ongoing feedback and criticism.