FOX 7 Discussion: Talking about defunding APD with Austin Mayor Steve Adler
Amind calls to defund the Austin Police Department, the Austin City Council will vote on the city's budget this week - and consider cuts to APD's funding. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how this could change Austin's response to public safety.
Amind calls to defund the Austin Police Department, the Austin City Council will vote on the city's budget this week - and consider cuts to APD's funding. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how this could change Austin's response to public safety.
Austin Justice Coalition releases 'No Confidence' video about APD Chief Manley
AJC is also asking people to sign a petition asking for Chief Manley's resignation.
AJC is also asking people to sign a petition asking for Chief Manley's resignation.
Austin City Council, CapMetro create Austin Transit Partnership to implement Project Connect
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
Save Austin Now's petition to reinstate city's camping ban ruled invalid
The petition was ruled invalid after signatures were removed during the validation process.
The petition was ruled invalid after signatures were removed during the validation process.
City Council proposes eliminating mounted patrol from APD
Council members said eliminating mounted patrol would result in cuts of about $2 million to APD.
Council members said eliminating mounted patrol would result in cuts of about $2 million to APD.
Unsheltered homelessness on a dramatic rise in ATX, says consultant
A report released by national consulting firm Poppe and Associates says not only is homelessness in Austin inequitable, but it's getting worse.
A report released by national consulting firm Poppe and Associates says not only is homelessness in Austin inequitable, but it's getting worse.
Austin City Council declares racism a public health crisis
City Council also voted to speed up renaming streets and buildings with Confederate ties and to recognize Juneteenth as an official city holiday.
City Council also voted to speed up renaming streets and buildings with Confederate ties and to recognize Juneteenth as an official city holiday.
Austin City Council establishes Juneteenth as city holiday
June 19 will now be a holiday in Austin and city council also moved to accelerate the process of renaming city monuments, memorials, streets, and buildings dedicated to white supremacy or Confederate history.
June 19 will now be a holiday in Austin and city council also moved to accelerate the process of renaming city monuments, memorials, streets, and buildings dedicated to white supremacy or Confederate history.
Austin City Council member proposes controversial cuts to APD bomb squad
Leslie Pool lists eliminating unfilled police positions, cadets, closing the academy for a year, cutting the overtime budget by $10 million and eliminating mounted patrol as possibilities for cutting the police budget.
Leslie Pool lists eliminating unfilled police positions, cadets, closing the academy for a year, cutting the overtime budget by $10 million and eliminating mounted patrol as possibilities for cutting the police budget.
Austin City Auditor calls for more applicants, diversity for redistricting process
Austinites can apply to serve on one of two opportunities to redraw the City Council districts and shape Austin’s future.
Austinites can apply to serve on one of two opportunities to redraw the City Council districts and shape Austin’s future.
Poll: Majority of Austin voters oppose cutting APD police officers
On July 30, Austin City Council will hold its second public hearing on the proposed budget for next year. That budget eliminates 100 police positions.
On July 30, Austin City Council will hold its second public hearing on the proposed budget for next year. That budget eliminates 100 police positions.
Applicants sought for Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2019.
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2019.
FOX 7 Discussion: More funding options unveiled for Project Connect
City Council member Ann Kitchen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a more fiscally responsible option for Project Connect.
City Council member Ann Kitchen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a more fiscally responsible option for Project Connect.
Austin City Council holds budget meeting for 2020-21 fiscal year
The biggest topic for the more than 400 speakers Thursday was the Austin Police Department's budget.
The biggest topic for the more than 400 speakers Thursday was the Austin Police Department's budget.
Austin City Council holds public hearing on proposed city budget
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk presented the budget to Austin City Council earlier this month which includes more than $11 million in cuts to the Austin Police Department.
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk presented the budget to Austin City Council earlier this month which includes more than $11 million in cuts to the Austin Police Department.
City of Austin, CapMetro to co-manage Austin BCycle bikeshare program
According to Austin Transportation, the new agreement will negotiate rebranding the program as MetroBike and could lead to multiple service improvements,
According to Austin Transportation, the new agreement will negotiate rebranding the program as MetroBike and could lead to multiple service improvements,
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.
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.
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.
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.
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.