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Of course it was the "biggest budget" in history

Of course it was the "biggest budget" in history

And the cops got the biggest chunk.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 15 Aug 2024
The budget has been adopted, but...

The budget has been adopted, but...

The City Council just adopted the FY 2024-25 budget. Rather than try to frantically record the changes that Council made to it today, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to make sure I get it right. Actually, the cops are asking for a 12% pay raise The other

By Jack Craver 14 Aug 2024
Homeless org: there's a better way

Homeless org: there's a better way

Is 'rapid rehousing' destined to fail?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 13 Aug 2024
Austin's very funded police dept

Austin's very funded police dept

The city is poised for another big APD increase.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 13 Aug 2024
Fighting for loose change

Fighting for loose change

High stakes over a small pot of money.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 09 Aug 2024
Unhoused & unfunded

Unhoused & unfunded

The city doesn't have the $ to beat homelessness.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 07 Aug 2024
Will bike share succeed in Austin?

Will bike share succeed in Austin?

Show me the money.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 06 Aug 2024
Permitting progress?

Permitting progress?

Has the city really improved?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 01 Aug 2024
Our unaffordable transportation

Our unaffordable transportation

All cars are expensive.

By Jack Craver 01 Aug 2024
How much does Austin Energy owe us?

How much does Austin Energy owe us?

How much is too much?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 30 Jul 2024
The chief concern

The chief concern

Second thoughts about our police chief options.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 29 Jul 2024
How does Austin get more cops?

How does Austin get more cops?

And can we get them on the cheap?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 26 Jul 2024
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