Tag Archives: budget

Incentivizing Frustration

Posted on March 29, 2012 by JGA

This Statesman piece on local candidates sparring over economic development incentives is quite frustrating. First, it leaves somewhat unclear what the candidates actually believe.  Certainly we know that Mayor Leffingwell supports their use (downtown hotel, Apple, LegalZoom, etc.) but the … Continue reading →

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Austin Budget: Special Interests or Public Interest?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by JGA

Over at the Austin Post, Marius argues that the growth in utility and police spending, along with animal vaccinations spending, is emblematic of a political culture where “Austin’s citizens right now are only heard as vocal minorities or quiet economic … Continue reading →

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Budget Deficit in Context

Posted on June 23, 2009 by JGA

This Statesman story covering the swearing in of our new Mayor points out that the projected deficit for the City of Austin ranges from $30 to $43 million.  This sounds like a lot of money relative to the average person’s income.  Unfortunately, the story … Continue reading →

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