City of Austin Council Message Board

Thank you for your leadership on this, CM Kitchen.

I'd also like to co-sponsor this resolution.

Yours in community,
Vanessa

The most pressing issue is supporting our vulnerable community members and restoring operations at the Ulrich Water Treatment Plant. I agree with the Mayor that the information as to what happened need not wait for a special called meeting. The Austin community needs answers and a clear sense of wha...

Colleagues, I’ve been in communication with Mayor Adler and MPT Alter about organizing a Winter Storm remembrance proclamation on Tuesday, February 15. As we mark one year from the storm, I’d like to recognize community volunteers, partners, and organizations who stepped up in the most critical time...

CM Tovo, Thanks for raising awareness to this issue. This is an area that my office has also been working on with the intention to bring the Library Commission’s recommendation forward next month. We will reach out to your office to coordinate efforts. I believe strongly in the role our public libra...

Good evening, I am interested in serving in the following capacities: •Austin Water Oversight Committee (Chair; currently serving as Vice-Chair) •Psychiatric Stakeholders Intergovernmental Committee (Member) I’m also interested in serving on one (1) of these committees as a member: •Housing and Plan...

I greatly appreciate your leadership on reproductive justice, Council Member Ellis. I would also like to be included as a co-sponsor.

Yours in Community,
Vanessa

Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Colleagues, Please find an updated list of my budget amendments, riders, and directions below. Included are supporting documents. I believe these priorities will meet the needs of our communities for the upcoming fiscal year. I look forward to further discussion this aftern...

Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and colleagues, Thank you Council Member Tovo for your message board post highlighting your budget priorities as we approach this critical time of year. I am particularly excited to support your effort to secure vital EMS resources for those on the front lines during these pres...

Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Colleagues, Thank you for your proposals addressing the needs of our communities. I wholeheartedly agree that through prioritizing childcare, food access, workforce development, and homelessness funding, we can both combat the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and ...

Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and colleagues: In advance of our discussion this afternoon, I wanted to convey my support for the Mayor’s proposal which would ensure our City’s strategy to address homelessness has resources necessary for success. This significant investment will allow us to execute on the pl...

CM Alter, Thank you for highlighting how the United Way’s Success by 6 Proposal brings us closer to realizing the early education and childcare goals we prioritized in Item 111 of the March 25, 2021 City Council meeting. I was proud to co-sponsor that Resilient ATX resolution then, and I am proud to...

Mayor, thank you for offering the friendly amendment. I agree that it is essential to highlight the opportunity for the City Manager to utilize this type of FEMA assistance available for reimbursement and that our direction is consistent with Item 111 (Framework for the American Rescue Plan) as we s...

Dear colleagues, Upon reflection of today’s votes on ballot items, I would like to gauge interest in convening a special called meeting to discuss a new ballot proposal that would address a potential scenario of 6-6 votes on council should the ballot item creating the 11th council district (Prop G) ...