Tag Archives: public power

More on Public Power

Posted on September 9, 2009 by JGA

Marius provides a quality response to my defense of public power in Austin.  I respond in the comments.  Here is the substance of my response: 1. Transfers. Sure, we can include the transfers to the state, though in Marius’ original … Continue reading →

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Austin Bulldog Bow Wow Wows on Privatizing Austin Energy

Posted on August 27, 2009 by JGA

Over at the comments section of this piece at the Austin Post, Ken Martin provides some useful info: Did Former Mayor Bruce Todd write this post? It sounds like him. In 1995, when he was mayor, he made a strong … Continue reading →

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Austin Should Keep a Public Energy Utility

Posted on August 25, 2009 by JGA

Over at the Austin Post there are two great pieces on the budget by contributor Marius.  In one of them, Marius provides interesting evidence that  our police expenditure is not optimal for response times relative to peer cities.  In another, … Continue reading →

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