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by Krista Laine
Thu Apr 10, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: WUI Code Annual Report
Replies: 3
Views: 63558

Re: WUI Code Annual Report

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
by Krista Laine
Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Single Stair Amendment
Replies: 9
Views: 137201

Re: Single Stair Amendment

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 ...
by Krista Laine
Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Single Stair Amendment
Replies: 9
Views: 137201

Re: Single Stair Amendment

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...
by Krista Laine
Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:49 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: List of Council Committees and Regional Appointments V4
Replies: 7
Views: 229618

Re: List of Council Committees and Regional Appointments V4

Colleagues,

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

-KL
by Krista Laine
Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:25 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: List of Council Committees and Regional Appointments V4
Replies: 7
Views: 229618

Re: List of Council Committees and Regional Appointments V4

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...
by Krista Laine
Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:49 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: List of Council Committees and Regional Appointments V4
Replies: 7
Views: 229618

Re: List of Council Committees and Regional Appointments V4

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
by Krista Laine
Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:58 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Updated List of Council Committees and Appointments
Replies: 4
Views: 60607

Re: Updated List of Council Committees and Appointments

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
by Krista Laine
Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:03 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Updated 2025 Council Committees and Intergovernmental Appointments
Replies: 11
Views: 183380

Re: Updated 2025 Council Committees and Intergovernmental Appointments

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...