Zacharius

A man of extremes. I like bikes and trains, but not cars. Cities and nature, but not suburbs. President of @auraatx

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

@JenRobichaux @cityjane @AURAatx Sincerely encourage you to run your own forum if you feel strongly. We need more civic participation at the local level.

Rarely on twitter so likely won't be engaging further.

I'll see you at city hall!

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

@JenRobichaux @cityjane @AURAatx Doesn't make sense to use our limited resources to run a forum when we know our membership feels so strongly about the incumbent.

I know you prefer Katie Kam, but pls don't imply our process is illegitimate because you don't like the outcome it produced. (2/3)

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

Let's get these folks elected!

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

This completes AURA's endorsements for City Council. Let's get to electing a full set of pro-housing pro-transit Council Members!

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

@gonzalo__nunez Pickleball is a great game for the modern age because it inspires mass participation and community. Much lower skill barrier and it's possible to hold a conversation while playing.

Agree that its not as fun a professional sport, but great to get the masses outside and moving.

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

It takes a lot of heart to know when to step down

But that choice can be made easier with convenient access to a central stairway, just a few feet from your front door

Read our official statement on the city's single-stairs amendment:

[Jack Craver @JackCraver]

Today I wrote about the grandaddy of Austin urbanism, Chris Riley, who tells me that he's at peace with death because –– among other things –– he believes his hometown's future is in good hands.
https://t.co/rzr5j5Prh3

[Parker Welch @ParkerCWelch]

Ever wondered why you don't see buildings like this in Austin? One reason is our building code doesn't allow "single-stair" buildings, forcing builders into massive, inefficient designs. Staff is currently working to change this, but we need 5 big amendments to make it work 🏤 1/

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

Great to see the BROAD support of Austinites for HOME II, ETOD and Compatibility 🏘️🏫🚆 Thank you to all of our #atxcouncil members for your outstanding efforts to build a more accessible and abundant Austin!

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

Signup ends at noon!
Let council know you support a more affordable, climate friendly Austin.

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

On Thursday City Council could allow more homes near transit & small lot homes!

To support affordability & public transit, you can:
- 🗣️ speak in-person
- 📱 speak over the phone
- 🗳️ register support (decline to speak)

Register now FOR Items 4, 5, & 6: https://t.co/OI6x7NCjKa

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

@LauraHostetter8 Are you calling the protest itself an "I hate jews" event or referring to something else?

The protests are about ending a war that has claimed the lives of something like ~35,000 civilian casualties and which the US has played a significant role in funding

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

There are many things Rich Heyman and I strongly disagree on, but I do not doubt his sincerity or passion.

He does not deserve to lose his job over this incident.

Nor does any student peacefully protesting deserve to terrorized by police.

Deeply ashamed of my state and of UT

[Lauren McGaughy @lmcgaughy]

MORE: On the UT professor just fired.

His lawyer says Richard Heyman was arrested at his home Wednesday — more than a week after he took part in pro-Palestinian protests.

@KUT actually spoke to Heyman at the protests last week. Read what he said here: https://t.co/f2mCnZ7zce

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

The worst people you know are teaming up to kill the best thing this city has going for it. @AleshireLaw @KenPaxtonTX

Just like with the Land Development code, opponents of progress seek legal means to thwart the will of the people.

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

Make no mistake, Ken Paxton & his local allies don't make legal threats to light rail in the interest of Austinites.

Voters made clear that they want rail, & legal threats only increase costs & delays.

Project Connect must be allowed to move forward!
https://t.co/LnbuXAc5TK

[AURA: An Austin for Everyone @AURAatx]

Make no mistake, Ken Paxton & his local allies don't make legal threats to light rail in the interest of Austinites.

Voters made clear that they want rail, & legal threats only increase costs & delays.

Project Connect must be allowed to move forward!
https://t.co/LnbuXAc5TK

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

@AleshireLaw @LoewyLawFirm The voters did decide Bill, and they are in favor. We were when we passed it in 2020 and we are today.

https://t.co/HgDNaz8ZUC

But since you didn't like our decision, you decided to team up with @KenPaxtonTX to thwart us.

Is it democracy you hate or just the city of Austin?

[Transit Forward @transit_forward]

A poll conducted by TF found that 58% of Austinites continue to support funding for Project Connect.

The biggest reason? Austinites want a more affordable community.

More transit combined w/more affordable housing along bus/train corridors is the best way to make this happen!

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

Imagine being so in love with your own voice that you sue the city government to give yourself more time to pontificate every week.

[Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽 @VanessaForATX]

Gone are the days where we put our heads in the sand and ignore the growth of our City. #ATXCouncil's HOME Initiative will begin modernizing our zoning laws while removing barriers to newer, more diverse forms of housing.

[Zacharius @FaddisZach]

@marshallgeyer Have you run into caraballa yet? Are y'all on friendly terms or do you view him as competition?