City of Austin Council Message Board

CM Siegel, Thank you for drafting this analysis of our license plate reader program. While I understand the public safety function of these cameras, I also have serious concerns about implementation now that we have this data. Our residents have the right to privacy and freedom of movement. Thank yo...

Colleagues, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the City staff for their extensive time and effort on this, and to my colleagues for their thoughtful dialogue. This is a significant decision, and I believe it is essential that the process remains inclusive and participatory, with as much input as ...

I strongly support this direction, which is a great example of data-driven public safety policy. Wildfire mitigation is an extremely complex issue which requires intensive study and communication, and I am grateful to you for your leadership on this topic.

Thank you,

Krista

Colleagues, I’m excited that we’re moving forward on the single-stair issue—it has been a long time coming. After the extensive public testimony and the vocal support from many of my colleagues, I won’t repeat the well-articulated arguments around affordability, flexibility, and access to light and ...

Good morning colleagues, I want to express my sincere appreciation to CM Vela and the advocates for their exceptional work on this critical housing initiative. The impressive number of speakers at today's discussion underscores the significant community energy and support behind this proposal. I ful...

Colleagues,

I am interested in joining the City of Austin Employee Retirement System Board (COAERS) of Trustees

-KL

If interest in the Austin/AISD/County Joint Committee still exceeds available seats, I can step back. Whenever possible, I’d like to be included in invitations for meetings and briefings, as well as other info shared with appointees, so I can remain in the loop until space becomes available for me t...

Thanks for this update.

I would like to serve on the CAPCOG Clean Air Coalition and the Clean Air Force of Central Texas Board.

Thanks,
KL

Colleagues,

I would like to step back from Audit and Finance Committee and the Economic Opportunity Committee to make more room for my colleagues.

Instead, I would like to serve on the Mobility Committee and on CAMPO.

-KL

Thank you, Mayor Watson, for opening this discussion. I’ll share my current thinking below, circling back on Monday to either confirm or adjust (if my thinking has shifted). Priority Council Committees Audit & Finance Ensuring that opportunities for internal efficiency translate into cost saving...