The City narrowly approved a modest measure of property tax relief which, unfortunately, will not go far enough to alleviate the burden their rampant spending habits have imposed on residents.
Greg Harrison
City of Austin Approves $720 Million Mobility Bond
The City is advancing a massive bond package that will ostensibly go towards transportation related projects.
Austin ISD Approves Historic Budget
The shrinking school district just adopted its largest budget to date, resulting in higher taxes for residents – and a whopping third of which goes towards recapture.
City of Austin Impounds Ridesharers While DWIs Climb
While pushing regulations in the name of ‘safety,’ the City is actively conducting sting operations against folks who are offering safe riding alternatives – and the results speak for themselves.
Bed Time for Bad Government
An ordinance recently passed by the City of Austin is ridiculous on its face – and has already invited a lawsuit.
Zimmerman Sues Adler Over Ballot Language
The Councilmember rightfully argues that the ballot language brought to voters was confusing and misleading.
Austin Increases Revenue Dedication for Housing Subsidies
In a grand irony, the City of Austin has increased its subsidization of a problem that its reckless spending habit is largely responsible for creating.
City of Austin Wages War on Ridesharing Survivors
Companies have scrambled to try to fill the void left by Uber and Lyft following the City of Austin’s adoption of burdensome regulations – and the city is now scrambling to stifle them as well.
Texas’ Mediocre Money Management
A recent report by George Mason University’s Mercatus Research Center had some expected – as well as some surprsing results in regards to state leadership and finances nationwide.
Debbie Gregory: A Servant’s Heart
Whether she’s blockwalking or attending another commissioner’s court meeting, Debbie says she’s always on the lookout for those with a desire to serve.