Tag Archives: public value

Endow Universal Pre-K

Posted on March 12, 2014 by JGA

Courtesy of UPKNYC The Austin City Council is considering spending an unexpected $14 million surplus in a so-called ‘midyear budget adjustment’. This is similar to their allocation of $10 million for affordable housing last year.  This time, if we are … Continue reading →

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From data theatre to data-driven

Posted on September 9, 2013 by JGA

Austin’s policy deliberations often feature counterproductive uses of data. This practice – which I refer to as “data theatre” – aims to establish a veneer of credibility and objectivity for its purveyors by wrapping policy recommendations around charts, calculations, and … Continue reading →

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