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Austin, Texas · AustinCouncil members stressed the importance of a comprehensive audit system to ensure that years and money spent to improve the academy aren't wasted. The discussion was prompted by the recent completion of the Kroll consulting company's report. The report assessed how much progress has been made on the 22 actions recommended in the firm's initial review of the academy in 2021.See the Story
Report finds mixed progress in APD’s work to implement police academy reforms - Austin Monitor
Power Outages · AustinAustin Energy offers the Medically Vulnerable Registry (MVR) program. Eligible MVR customers receive case management and assistance creating an emergency back-up plan in the event of an outage. Austin Energy told auditors it has begun to create a new online application for medically vulnerable people.See the Story
Some vulnerable residents can’t use Austin Energy’s program - Austin Monitor
Austin, Texas · AustinThe commission was most sharply divided on the threshold issue, but ultimately landed on a 3.5 percent signature threshold for petitions. The motion initially failed on a 5-5 vote, but narrowly passed 6-5 when the motion was reconsidered at a later meeting. Council will ultimately decide which items will be placed on the November ballot.See the Story
Charter Review Commission sends its recommendations to Council - Austin Monitor
Austin, Texas · AustinAustin Justice Coalition and data activism nonprofit Measure jointly released a report titled "The State of Black Lives in Austin" The 64-page dossier condemns the city of Austin for its failure to invest in and address Black communities. Black individuals accounted for 15 percent of all traffic stops and 25 percent of arrests in 2018.See the Story
New report quantifies the state of Black Austin - Austin Monitor
Austin, Texas · AustinEmployees surveyed also showed a greater fear of retaliation for reporting ethics violations than management respondents did. Members of City Council's Audit and Finance Committee are scheduled to hear about the assessment during Wednesday's meeting. City Manager Jes Garza says he agreed with recommendations and would implement changes for a citywide ethics and compliance program.See the Story
Study finds city employees distrustful of city's ethics conduct - Austin Monitor
Austin, Texas · AustinThe South Central Waterfront Combining District & Density Bonus Program. The plan calls for a minimum of 5 percent affordable housing in new developments or a fee-in-lieu. A new state law has limited the amount of parkland the city can require of new residential developments.See the Story
Environmental commissioners air concerns about waterfront district plan - Austin Monitor
Austin, Texas · AustinLack of investment and economic opportunities along with displacement and systemic racism have left the area systemically impoverished. The Travis County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the city of Austin to plan, prepare and implement a Marshall Plan. The plan for eastern Travis County will proceed in two phases.See the Story
Travis County approves ambitious 'Marshall Plan' for northeast planning district - Austin Monitor
Trees · AustinThe Austin Infrastructure Academy is a workforce recruitment and training collaborative. It's aimed at getting thousands of residents into stable careers in construction, heavy machinery operations, welding, electric fleet maintenance, HVAC and other industrial- and technology-related fields. A 2023 study estimated that Central Texas will be in need of tens of thousands of new workers in infrastructure and mobility sectors.See the Story
Austin Infrastructure Academy regional workforce program launches at ACC Riverside
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