Mayor of Austin
Recent News About Mayor of Austin
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'Homeless still the priority': Austin passes Prop B to ban camping in public areas
Residents of Austin have voted in favor of Proposition B, which bans public encampments.
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Mayor dismisses rising crime rate in wake of cutting police budget: 'Austin's policies are not the cause'
In a recent Twitter post, Austin Mayor Steve Adler addressed the rising spike in major cities across the United States, including Austin.
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Lawyer: 'Substantial part' of HOT money could be used to save Austin live events scene
Bill Aleshire has been listening to live music in Austin since 1970, and knows what a crucial part of the community it is.
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Lawyer, arts advocate Bill Bunch says Austin leaders must save music industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the Austin music scene – shuttering venues, costing musicians the majority of their gigs, impacting affiliated businesses. Proponents have called on the city to invest more money in supporting the people and businesses suffering due to the coronavirus.
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Austin, Travis County eviction restrictions are extended through September
Mayor Steve Adler recently issued extended protections for Austin residents falling behind on their rent or mortgage payments due to COVID-19.