We are a grassroots coalition of concerned #Austin residents that aims to educate the public about the proposed charter amendment that would radically change our governance system. Learn more at https://t.co/h8DyPGUqPE. Video by International City/County Managers Association.
"I felt angry. I felt frustrated. I felt like I wasn't considered in this and I feel like that's not what Austin is." - Briona Jenkins, Founder of Briona Jenkins Consulting.
Early voting ends today! If you can't vote today, Election Day (May 1) is your last chance to make your voice heard. Vote NO on Proposition F.
https://t.co/GXg8cwphNy
"I'm opposed to Proposition F because the entire process has lacked transparency. There has been no opportunity for public debate." - Catherine Morse, Austin for All People Co-chair.
Our co-chair @jxgarza and director of community engagement @NicoRamsey_ joined KXAN News' live town hall for an in-depth discussion about the strong mayor proposal and why this change to our current form of government is wrong for Austin. https://t.co/uQa4P0iI0I
The Crestview Neighborhood Association released its April newsletter with a detailed look at how Proposition F would change our city and its current form of government.
The following organizations agree a Strong Mayor form of government is NOT right for Austin. Make your voice heard and join us in voting NO on Prop F.
Early voting begins Monday, April 19, and ends Tuesday, April 27. The last day to vote is Election Day on Saturday, May 1.
The @AustinChronicle just announced its stance AGAINST Prop F, arguing that if such drastic changes were "such a good idea, it can survive a proper charter review." Early voting starts Monday, April 19.
https://t.co/hPvyrVz2NM
"The more jarring alliance to this author, however, is how several people who usually strongly disagree on public safety issues find themselves in the same camp on this one," Daryl Slusher writes in this article featured in the @TheAustinIndep1.
https://t.co/QA6mdF6gN5
TONIGHT: Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Facebook Live for a panel discussion about what a strong mayor form of government will look like in Austin and why it's wrong for our city.
“Labor believes Prop F is nothing more than a veiled attempt to consolidate power and, unfortunately, put frontline and essential workers at risk.” - Jeremy Hendricks, director, Laborers’ International Union of North America.
This poll featured in the @austinmonitor shows momentum is on our side, however polls do not vote. Early voting begins April 19. Make your voice heard at the voting booth to defeat Prop F.
https://t.co/BSplmCW7mS
"If Proposition F passes, your voice will never again have the amount of power that it does today.” - Leslie Pool, Austin City Council Member, District 7.
Don't forget, early voting starts April 19.
"Those proposing #PropF want you to believe that our current form of government is racist. That is not only wrong, but it is an insult to people who live the black experience, do anti-racism work and have died in this fight for racial equality." - Nico Ramsey | Co-chair #ATX
The PAC behind the push to move Austin to a strong mayor form of government pulled a big donation from an interesting NY donor.
Jonathan Soros, son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, contributed $25k to Austinites for Progressive Reform on March 19.