How did Council do this year? A review of their policy-making.
The City’s Deputy CFO responds to my suggestions for improving budget presentations.
My letter to the City’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer requesting changes to budget presentations.
The most important policy themes going into the adoption of the new City budget.
The proposed 2015-2016 City of Austin budget increases the number of sworn police officers per capita.
The study justifying substantial increases in Austin’s police staffing doesn’t present any evidence that its recommendations are the most effective way to reduce crime.
Solving the involuntary displacement of East Austin’s long-term residents requires a new shared prosperity approach. Modernizing Austin’s housing development policies and increasing local affordable housing subsidies will ensure Central and West Austin do their fair share to meet regional housing demand.
What’s cooler than artificial-intelligence-powered cars? A change in Austin politics that can reap their benefits.
“I can drive myself around Austin. But I can’t register to vote.”
Keep Austin Wonky 
