Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:16 pm
Colleagues,
This most recent major winter storm has frustrated Austin residents with how it was handled. This frustration shouldn't go unnoticed and we should act swiftly to answer our duty as elected representatives and be responsive to the concerns that our constituents have.
As policymakers, one way we can take action for the community is to investigate Austin Energy's vegetation management plan and how they handle extreme weather events and locate areas to make improvements to current operations. Finding places for improvement will increase resiliency for the whole community.
This is why I have authored the following resolution for the February 9th, 2023 council meeting:
Posting Language:
Approve a resolution directing the City Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Austin Energy Vegetation Plan and Austin Energy’s response to the February 2023 winter storm event.
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 140105.pdf
I am pleased to have Council Members R. Alter, Vela, and Velasquez co-sponsor this resolution. I am thankful for their support and willingness to stand with me as we ensure the safety of our constituents and that best practices are being implemented.
I encourage any of my colleagues to join as co-sponsors in this effort as a step forward to answer the call of so many Austinites after such a frustrating week.
Kind Regards,
mk
This most recent major winter storm has frustrated Austin residents with how it was handled. This frustration shouldn't go unnoticed and we should act swiftly to answer our duty as elected representatives and be responsive to the concerns that our constituents have.
As policymakers, one way we can take action for the community is to investigate Austin Energy's vegetation management plan and how they handle extreme weather events and locate areas to make improvements to current operations. Finding places for improvement will increase resiliency for the whole community.
This is why I have authored the following resolution for the February 9th, 2023 council meeting:
Posting Language:
Approve a resolution directing the City Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Austin Energy Vegetation Plan and Austin Energy’s response to the February 2023 winter storm event.
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 140105.pdf
I am pleased to have Council Members R. Alter, Vela, and Velasquez co-sponsor this resolution. I am thankful for their support and willingness to stand with me as we ensure the safety of our constituents and that best practices are being implemented.
I encourage any of my colleagues to join as co-sponsors in this effort as a step forward to answer the call of so many Austinites after such a frustrating week.
Kind Regards,
mk