Austin Justice Coalition, Austin Police Association react to proposed APD budget
According to the proposed budget, $11.3 million from the Austin Police Department's budget will then be reallocated to alternative public safety strategies and public health services, including mental health, first response, and family violence programs.
Austin city manager proposes $4.2B budget, including reducing APD's budget by $11.3M
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
Fines for not wearing a mask in Austin could be up to $2K, says City Council
The council unanimously passed measures that will allow for citizens and/or businesses to be fined for violating any local health and safety rules, including the face covering requirement.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss COVID-19
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
Austin Police Association PAC asks council members to return campaign donations
On Friday, the PAC wrote to city leaders who took the pledge asking them to return any money they had received.
Council member Casar donates campaign donations from APA to Austin Justice Coalition
Casar responded on Twitter that he will donate the funds he received from APA, as opposed to returning the money.
How to Help: Austin launches campaign to connect volunteers, donors, organizations responding to COVID-19
Supported by Austin-based tech company GivePulse, the How to Help campaign acts as a one-stop-shop for safe and meaningful contributions to community
Austin approves temporary bike lanes on Congress Avenue
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
Petition to reinstate camping ban in Austin receives 10,000 signatures
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
Former Travis County Sheriff asks state lawmakers to ‘rescue Austin and APD’ from city council
He said Austin police should no longer have to answer to City Council.
Austin City Council approves speed reductions on many streets
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
FOX 7 Discussion: Reforming Austin Police
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison joins FOX 7 Austin to speak on Austin City Council reshaping the police department after two weeks of protests.
AJC praises council for police reform items; union questions speed of action
Police budget talks will begin in July, with a budget release happening in August.
Austin City Council voting on police reform resolutions
Council members are voting on a handful of items that could bring changes to the Austin Police Department.
Community partners serve 100,000 meals from EAT Initiative to those experiencing homelessness
Austin City Council recently approved funding to continue the program through July 2020.
Austin City Council to take up police reform issues in next meeting
The Austin City Council explained what agenda items will be discussed in the next meeting this Thursday.
Austin City Council set to vote on variety of police reform items, including defunding APD
After more than a week of protests in the city following the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Mike Ramos in Austin, the council added three items to Thursday's agenda.
Austin City Council set to vote on police reform Thursday
The Austin City Council will take up specific items related to police reform in the wake of protests in the city.
Austin Police Association calls for delay of vote to defund APD
APA says in a release that if passed, the resolutions, particularly Casar's Item 95 and Harper-Madison's Item 96, could cut over 190 police positions from the next city budget and half the next police cadet class indefinitely.
Austin City Council members discuss police reform resolutions
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza is expected to be joined by council members Natasha Harper-Madison, Greg Casar, and Jimmy Flanningan.