Animal Services working to fix problems revealed by audit
Austin Monitor
by Jo Clifton
13h ago
Last September, the city’s Office of the City Auditor released an audit highly critical of the city’s animal shelter operations, saying there was a conflict between its priorities of providing humane care, operating as an open intake shelter and maintaining… The post Animal Services working to fix problems revealed by audit appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Downtown Commission revisits funding bid for anti-graffiti policy
Austin Monitor
by Kali Bramble
13h ago
Downtown Commissioners are once again asking City Council to address Austin’s ongoing battle against vandalism, with the hope of seeing funding for a dedicated anti-graffiti task force on the budget this August. The proposal dates back to March of last… The post Downtown Commission revisits funding bid for anti-graffiti policy appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Report offers city, developers strategies to reduce parking downtown
Austin Monitor
by Chad Swiatecki
13h ago
A new report from public policy and real estate leaders in Austin recommends a variety of approaches the city can take to reduce the presence and impact of multilevel parking decks in new developments in the downtown core and beyond.… The post Report offers city, developers strategies to reduce parking downtown appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Austin to offer city manager job to T.C. Broadnax, mayor says
Austin Monitor
by Luz Moreno-Lozano, KUT
2d ago
City Council is recommending T.C. Broadnax as the next city manager. Mayor Kirk Watson said Tuesday that Council will finalize his hiring April 4. Broadnax resigned as city manager of Dallas last month after calls from a majority of that city’s… The post Austin to offer city manager job to T.C. Broadnax, mayor says appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Report finds mixed progress in APD’s work to implement police academy reforms
Austin Monitor
by Chad Swiatecki
2d ago
In assessing the latest analysis of the Austin Police Department’s Training Academy, members of City Council stressed the importance of a comprehensive audit system to ensure that years and money spent to improve the academy aren’t wasted. Concerns over the… The post Report finds mixed progress in APD’s work to implement police academy reforms appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Some vulnerable residents can’t use Austin Energy’s program
Austin Monitor
by Jo Clifton
2d ago
Some Austin Energy customers who are categorized as medically vulnerable and need electricity to operate life-saving equipment have not been able to sign up for the utility’s program to assist them in emergency situations, according to an audit report from… The post Some vulnerable residents can’t use Austin Energy’s program appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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City manager candidates talk public safety, homelessness, transparency in town hall Q&A
Austin Monitor
by Chad Swiatecki
3d ago
The two candidates for Austin’s city manager position each made their case to the public Monday for why they should be chosen for the job. Sara Hensley, the current city manager of Denton, Texas, and T.C. Broadnax, current but soon… The post City manager candidates talk public safety, homelessness, transparency in town hall Q&A appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Charter Review Commission sends its recommendations to Council
Austin Monitor
by Amy Smith
3d ago
The Charter Review Commission has wrapped up its evaluation of possible charter revisions relating to petition requirements, among other items, and has submitted its final report to City Council with nine recommendations. Council will ultimately decide which items will be… The post Charter Review Commission sends its recommendations to Council appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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New report quantifies the state of Black Austin
Austin Monitor
by Nick Erichson
3d ago
On March 11, the community organization Austin Justice Coalition and data activism nonprofit Measure jointly released a report titled “The State of Black Lives in Austin.”  Drawing on Austin Justice Coalition’s deep community ties and Measure’s statistical expertise, the dossier’s… The post New report quantifies the state of Black Austin appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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Study finds city employees distrustful of city’s ethics conduct
Austin Monitor
by Jo Clifton
3d ago
City employees who responded to a survey on the city’s behavior with regard to ethics gave the city lower marks for trust and accountability as compared to how city management rated the city. Employees surveyed also showed a greater fear… The post Study finds city employees distrustful of city’s ethics conduct appeared first on Austin Monitor ..read more
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