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- Thu May 05, 2022 11:59 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Amendments for Items 21, 34, and 35
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2074
Amendments for Items 21, 34, and 35
Colleagues, Due to my unexpected absence today, I am posting amendments that I would like to offer for today's meeting. Item 21 - http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/D3-20220505114437.pdf Item 34 - http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/D3-20220505114503.pdf Item 35 - http://a...
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:02 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: AFD Item
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4489
Re: AFD Item
Colleagues, I'm thankful to co-sponsor this important resolution. In 2021, voters approved binding arbitration in support of the Austin Firefighters Association in the event they reach an impasse regarding negotiations of their collective bargaining agreement. I support this resolution as this will ...
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:39 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 16: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Postponement
- Replies: 4
- Views: 26948
Item 16: Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Postponement
Colleagues, There are parts of this item that have raised questions that remain to be answered. I would like to have adequate time to speak with city staff about the metrics, outcomes, and decision-making process that will be delivered to us with this item. For example, in an answer to one of the qu...
- Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:02 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 3/24/2022 Innovation IFC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5226
3/24/2022 Innovation IFC
Colleagues, Austin is a city of innovation and a global leader in technology. This is why leaders from across the world come to Austin to invest in what is on the horizon in areas of technology and innovation. My resolution for the March 24th City Council agenda directs the City Manager to investiga...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:13 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Independent review of AW
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6199
Re: Independent review of AW
CM Alter, Thank you for your leadership on this. I would like to be added as a co-sponsor to this item. I am interested in several aspects of this resolution, including but not limited to the fiscal impact, timeline, and execution. My hope is that an external audit of Austin Water will help us bette...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:27 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Water Special Called Request
- Replies: 13
- Views: 35954
Re: Austin Water Special Called Request
Colleagues, Thank you for raising this discussion. Like many Austinites, I am frustrated with the failure that occurred at Austin Water. We need an open, transparent, and detailed discussion about what led us to an incident that left residents of Austin without safe drinking water. Still, I have con...
- Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:24 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Items 39 & 40 Feb. 3 2022 meeting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10186
Re: Items 39 & 40 Feb. 3 2022 meeting
Colleagues, I, too, have heard similar concerns regarding these items and appreciate the Mayor proposing the amendments above as a way of strengthening and clarifying council actions. I support the motions proposed above but would like to offer additional supportive action with a motion sheet for it...
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:19 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21744
Re: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
Colleagues,
I would like include my intergovernmental appointments.
I would like to keep my appointments to the following intergovernmental committees:
CAPCOG General Assembly
CAPCOG Executive Committee
CAPCOG Criminal Justice Advisory Committee Liaison
Hate Crimes Task Force
Warm Regards,
-mk
I would like include my intergovernmental appointments.
I would like to keep my appointments to the following intergovernmental committees:
CAPCOG General Assembly
CAPCOG Executive Committee
CAPCOG Criminal Justice Advisory Committee Liaison
Hate Crimes Task Force
Warm Regards,
-mk
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:34 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21744
Re: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
Mayor, Thank you for starting this important discussion. I am happy to continue my service on the following committees of council: Audit and Finance Public Safety Vice Chair of Mobility I would like to serve as chair of the Public Safety Committee. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on this committee...
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:12 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Special Called Work Session on Housing Supply and Affordability
- Replies: 7
- Views: 22949
Re: Special Called Work Session on Housing Supply and Affordability
All,
Due to the rapid growth of our city, I support a special called session on this extremely important issue.
That schedule works for me and I look forward to having a robust and collaborative conversation with my council colleagues.
-mk
Due to the rapid growth of our city, I support a special called session on this extremely important issue.
That schedule works for me and I look forward to having a robust and collaborative conversation with my council colleagues.
-mk
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:08 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Responding to Hate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19834
Re: Responding to Hate
Colleagues, I will be bringing forth the attached motion sheet tomorrow on consent. By broadening our resolution and including these partners, we will ensure that our county and school districts are brought into the discussion and have the support that they need in order to fight anti-Semitic hate i...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:01 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: FY2021-22 Budget Process and Amendments
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4652779
Re: FY2021-22 Budget Process and Amendments
Colleagues, Kelly Budget Rider 1: Direction for a Modified Police Cadet Academy in FY 2021-22. http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/C7-20210809195256.pdf As of August 9th, 2021, there are 168 APD police vacancies. In addition to vacancies, officers are leaving the department at a rate of...
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:08 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: FY2021-22 Budget Process and Amendments
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4652779
Re: FY2021-22 Budget Process and Amendments
Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Colleagues, I have enjoyed the discussions regarding the FY 2021-2022 budget. I look forward to reading your amendments and working with you in adopting a budget that best serves the community. Amendment #1 - Fund a full-time Public Health Educator position that works direc...
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:12 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Victim Services Budget Amendment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6342
Re: Victim Services Budget Amendment
Council Member Alter,
Thank you for your advocacy of Victim Services. I am in full support of advancing the effort to support survivors of crime.
I am looking forward to this discussion during budget adoption.
Warm Regards,
mk
Thank you for your advocacy of Victim Services. I am in full support of advancing the effort to support survivors of crime.
I am looking forward to this discussion during budget adoption.
Warm Regards,
mk
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:22 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 08/03/2021 COVID Briefing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7342
08/03/2021 COVID Briefing
Mayor and council, Clearly we are seeing a surge in COVID cases across the city. I’d like to understand how current ICU staffing is working to accommodate that. For example, it would be helpful to learn how our medical providers ensure we have enough medical personnel available without reducing medi...
- Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:52 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Budget priorities
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9607
Re: Budget priorities
Colleagues, I look forward to examining the budget to ensure we are spending our constituent's tax dollars for the best and highest use. In particular, I intend to advocate for: -Building on the momentum of the current APD cadet class by advocating for two (or more) cadet classes in the coming fisca...
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:05 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 6/7 Special Called Meeting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19841
Re: 6/7 Special Called Meeting
Colleagues, We have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to date to address homelessness. I think the mission itself is tremendously worthwhile, but I'm concerned about what we really have to show for it. I would have greater confidence in this proposed spending framework if we had an external effi...
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:18 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 6/3 Council Meeiting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6863
Re: 6/3 Council Meeiting
Colleagues,
Given the far-reaching implications of item 40, I would like to request postponement of the matter until June 10 so I am able to participate when council takes up this important issue. Thank you for your consideration.
Warm Regards,
-MK
Given the far-reaching implications of item 40, I would like to request postponement of the matter until June 10 so I am able to participate when council takes up this important issue. Thank you for your consideration.
Warm Regards,
-MK
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:59 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Continuing our work session discussion on homelessness
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4354
Re: Continuing our work session discussion on homelessness
Colleagues,
As I'll be off the dais tomorrow, I support moving forward with the special called meeting on Monday afternoon at 1PM so I can be part of this important discussion.
Warm Regards,
-MK
As I'll be off the dais tomorrow, I support moving forward with the special called meeting on Monday afternoon at 1PM so I can be part of this important discussion.
Warm Regards,
-MK
- Mon May 17, 2021 9:33 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 29 Postponement
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4355
Re: Item 29 Postponement
Mayor Pro Tem, I’d like to better understand your concern on moving forward with this item on the 20th. My understanding is that the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan outlines the specifics of our vision for Complete Communities and these priorities are reiterated in the Strategic Direction 2023. Gi...
- Wed May 05, 2021 2:04 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item #70 on 5/6 Agenda - designated camping areas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11006
Re: Item #70 on 5/6 Agenda - designated camping areas
Council Member Tovo, I want to thank you for your leadership and thoughtfulness on item #70. I appreciate the work and research that has been put into this IFC and its addendum. The background information that you provided in this message board post provides insight that was not previously known to ...
- Wed May 05, 2021 1:49 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Citizen Charter Review Commission
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6427
Re: Citizen Charter Review Commission
Council Member Pool and Colleagues, After reading your post regarding your formation of a Citizen's Review Commission for the November 2022 ballot, I have decided I would like to join your effort as a co-sponsor. Any time that an elected body is able to both encourage and garner input regarding gove...
- Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:41 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 5 Withdrawal Suggestion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4154
Item 5 Withdrawal Suggestion
Colleagues, I wanted to draw your attention to the detailed and compelling memo sent by our Human Resources Department Director, Joya Hayes, this morning. This memo addresses the concerns expressed in the text of Item 5 on today's agenda to the point I believe it resolves the need for this item from...
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:59 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST ITEM 49 HEAL INITIATIVE FACT SHEET AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13487
Re: CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST ITEM 49 HEAL INITIATIVE FACT SHEET AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
Colleagues, Thank you to CM Kitchen for these informative, clarifying, and compassionate words about the HEAL initiative. Thank you to Dianna Grey and the host of City staffers who helped craft this outcome. I look forward to further conversations about HEAL when we meet on Thursday. This is an impo...
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:38 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: HEAL Initiative - Connecting individuals to housing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15671
Re: HEAL Initiative - Connecting individuals to housing
Colleagues, I am grateful to CM Kitchen as well as, CM Pool, CM Tovo, and CM Renteria and staffs, for working so hard to craft this solution. The “healing” that Housing-Focused Homeless Encampment Assistance Link aims to accomplish is in part the mending of relationships between housed and unhoused ...