More Affordable Austin

Community | ATX Coalition | Fighting for a more affordable Austin for all.

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

We are so pleased to be a part of such a broad coalition of homeowners, small business owners, current and former elected officials, and community advocates joined together in opposition to Prop Q. This was a tremendous effort by so many which brought together people united in our belief that Prop Q is not necessary and would make our city more unaffordable.  This is especially true for our friends and neighbors already struggling to stay in Austin. Going forward, we stand ready to work with city leaders to advance a comprehensive and systematic review of city operations and programs to maximize the use of existing city tax resources to achieve better outcomes for our city.

Ellen Wood, Treasurer
On behalf of Restore Leadership ATX PAC and the many people we worked with on this campaign, some of whom are listed below with our great appreciation for their leadership and engagement.

More Affordable Austin Coalition Members
Councilmember Marc Duchen
Former Senator Gonzalo Barrientos
Former Councilmember Ora Houston
Commissioner Margaret Gomez
Steven Brown
Robin Rather
Bertha Rendon Delgado
Ed Latson
Stacy Schmitt
Mark Nemir
Cindi Davison
Bill Aleshire
Rick Fine
and many more.

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

Many longtime institutions in Austin, Texas, have disappeared, but @kerbeylanecafe has adapted while maintaining the culture that helped make it an Austin staple.

Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey Lane Cafe, says long-term success depends on adapting to Austin’s evolution while staying true to the values that built the restaurant nearly 50 years ago.

https://t.co/OaVEYaNvTe

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

Texas has produced some of America’s best entrepreneurs, though few stories rival the journey of John Paul DeJoria. He went from living in a car with his young son to building John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón into billion-dollar brands.

DeJoria says resilience, optimism, and generosity helped him survive rejection and financial collapse before succeeding — and shaped his belief that “success unshared is failure.”

https://t.co/xnnd1VHsVK

[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

It's live! Check out the new website!

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[The Texas Dispatch @Texas_Dispatch]

Why is there so much trash in Texas waterways?

We went to find out! In this episode, @bradswail interviews Mike Garver, founder of @buffalobayou and @RecycleTexas, and Field Operations Manager Robby Robinson to learn about the scale of the problem and what can be done to solve it.

Recorded in Houston after a live tour of Buffalo Bayou, the conversation explores what the team saw on the water — and why the problem is far bigger than most people realize.

Contrary to common assumptions, most of the trash isn’t dumped directly into rivers or bayous — it comes from everyday litter on streets, which is carried by rainwater into the broader water system, ultimately, ending up in the ocean.

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

If you needed more of a reason to Vote No on Prop Q!

From the @statesman @AlexDriggars

A tax hike for you, perks for them: Inside Austin City Council's spending habits

Full article: https://t.co/0k2t3c34BL

[Adam Loewy @LoewyLawFirm]

🚨 BOMBSHELL Statesman article showing that Austin City Council Members are regularly spending taxpayer dollars on donations to liberal groups, “consultants”, travel 🧳 and furniture and art 🖼️

And they now want MORE money via Prop Q. 🧵 /1

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

How could #atxcouncil possibly raise revenues without raising taxes or cutting services? @atxfreepress found one idea of many. #propq

Vote No on Prop Q!

https://t.co/UNZUg6nxvU

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

City Councilman Marc Duchen (D10): "We are going to see more of our friends and neighbors displaced, more of our small business have to leave town, and more vulnerable residents fall into homelessness." #atxcouncil #propq #affordability

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

Will Austin voters pass Proposition Q on Election Day? Here's what we know @statesman #propq #atxcouncil #affordability

https://t.co/46DqVBKE1W

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

"I am going to be forced to decide if Austin is still a place that I can afford to live."

Vote No on Prop Q! #atxcouncil #propq #affordability

[Ora Houston @Oraatx1]

Vote No on PropQ: The city does not need to raise our taxes. Did you know the city has an unspent mountain of money from Project Connect? That mountain of unspent money is half a billion dollars. Learn more here: https://t.co/ZkgKottVuB

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

What are Austinites saying about Prop Q and a 20% tax increase? #atxcouncil #propq #affordability

Here is why they are urging Austin to Vote No on Prop Q!

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

Prop Q Will Hurt Austin Families #austin #atx #keepaustinweird #affordability

Vote No on Prop Q!

Find your polling location:

Travis County: https://t.co/H0PJM0cEm3

Williamson County: https://t.co/54tDVlf2r7

[nate @natemcguire]

Tomorrow I will be with another resident on a panel about Prop Q

Council members @RyanAlter and @chitovela3 in opposition

Things I don't want to do for 1000, Trebek

But we gotta do what we gotta do

[More Affordable Austin @AtxLeadership]

What are Austinites saying about Prop Q and a 20% tax increase? #atxcouncil #propq #affordability

Here is why they are urging Austin to Vote No on Prop Q!

[Austin Free Press @atxfreepress]

Top contributors to a political committee promoting a city of Austin tax increase on the Nov. 4 ballot overwhelmingly stand to benefit politically or financially from Prop Q funding priorities, such as affordable housing, homelessness, and public safety.

https://t.co/0oJxSAAu4W

[Shera Kutac Eichler @SheraEichler]

I love the smell of bipartisan opposition in the air! Just finished voting NO on Prop Q. If you care about your fellow Austinites who own a home, rent a home, own a business, rent a space to run a business, purchase goods and services at an Austin business, or work at an Austin business, you’ll want to do the same.

[Danielle Fountain | Austin 🏡 @AustinRealtor]

Don’t allow people for Prop Q to gaslight you!

“This will only be like $350”

Below is a property in East Austin (78702) with a 1.98% tax rate valued at $490K

The average home sales price in Austin in $600K

With the proposed tax increase, taxes would go up by $535…. The math isn’t mathing!

For a family living pay check to pay check any increase is bad.

Those that ski in the Swiss Alps make comments like “It’s only like $350”

… ps I have never been to the Swiss Alps but I appreciate you manifesting it for me