Sara Barge

LBJ MPAff '20; MPH in Epidemiology '16. Party convo go-to's include unfunded pension liabilities and environmental equity. Texas House. D9. Views are my own.

[Spencer Schumacher @BikeLaneSpencer]

My rent has gone down 5% two years in a row! It's only happening because we have council members like @ZoForAustin who are prioritizing real affordability.

If you want to see rent stay low, donate today to make sure the NIMBY's don't ruin the progress.
https://t.co/FMa5NfJnsU

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

Spent this 4th of July meeting neighbors from Delwood 2 to Mueller.

Patriotism means loving our country by loving each other. Let's build a country and city where freedom, dignity, and care aren't just ideals, but daily realities.

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

Huge thanks to everyone who came to our town hall on Saturday with @SarahEckhardtTX!

We dug into what matters: protecting libraries, funding public schools, keeping housing affordable, and defending democracy.

More town halls on the city budget coming soon––stay tuned!

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

8,000 Texans showed up in Austin today.

We shouted one message: No kings. No tyrants.

Every rally, every march, every election - together we're building a democracy worthy of its name. #NoKingsDay

📸:@adalio0

[katya @EhresmanKatya]

WATCH: City Councilmember @CMZoQadri gives rousing speech opening up #NoKingsDay in Austin, TX.

This speech comes after the rally was put on hold after threats against elected officials planning to speak.

THIS is how you show up and stand up for democracy even in a red state.

[Council Member Mike Siegel, District 7 @MikeSiegelD7]

Below is a statement from @CMZoQadri @Marc4AustinD10 on the current power outages

While crews are working overtime to restore power throughout the city, if you are still without power, please take precaution and pay attention to the weather. (1/2)

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

Today, I stood with County leaders and allies at Nueces Mosque to reject the recent islamophobia and vandalism.

This is where I once found peace as a student. It’s where so many find belonging now.

In Austin, your faith should never make you a target.

📸: @MikeSiegelD7

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

I'm proud to stand with our entire Central Texas state delegation in urging Austin to pass Cap and Stitch.

Reconnecting communities is how we right historic wrongs, cast a vote aligned with our values, and build a city worthy of our future.

Let’s lead.

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

As Austin’s only AAPI Council Member, I’m proud to celebrate May as AAPI Heritage Month.

This is a great time to honor our roots, uplift our stories, and fight for visibility.

Representation isn’t the finish line—it’s the foundation. We have important work left to do.

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

Austin would not be the Live Music Capital of the World without historic venues like @Antones, located right in the heart of District 9.

This weekend, I was happy to present a proclamation celebrating the “Home of the Blues” and honoring their 50th Anniversary!

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

Last weekend, we showed up at the Capitol with a clear message to Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, & Elon Musk:

Hands off our public schools.
Hands off our wages.
Hands off our future.

Texans are demanding less scams, and more solutions. #HandsOff

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

My statement regarding the Police Contract. #atxcouncil

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

The G File ruling is a victory for anyone concerned with transparency and accountability. It is what a majority of Austin voted for.

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

Unearthed audio: JD Vance calls for a “federal response” to block women in red states from traveling to another state to get an abortion

[amanda rose @itsamandarg]

this is a strange thing to have in your twitter likes @JCHartzell

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

Mr. Netanyahu, antisemitism is a vile and disgusting form of bigotry that has done unspeakable harm to millions.

Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

My statement on the UT campus protests.

[Chris Harris @chrisharris101]

A little refresher on Art Acevedo's scandals *Austin Edition*

1. Acevedo oversaw the complete unraveling of Austin's crime lab. Even Texas Dept of Public Safety ended up recommending to close it, saying it was so dysfunctional it couldn't be reformed.
https://t.co/Bxr8rpQs3w

[Brianna Hollis @BriHollisNEWS]

@KXAN_News Thank you so much @ZoForAustin and @JohnEricksonWH for your time on this story!

Hear from them here >> https://t.co/Dzc2fGysYH

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

BE AN INTERN! It's not too late! We're looking for two creative and enthusiastic communications and housing policy interns for this fall. Think you'd be a good fit? Apply now!

Housing Policy Internship: https://t.co/xsSyyps7Os
Communications Internship: https://t.co/g4e99Sh9qc