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Austin is for everyone. 🏳️‍🌈 is formally celebrated in June and August around here, and we love it that way. This and always, we honor the rich LGBTQIA+ culture and history of our community.

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Yesterday, worked through an agenda which included assistance for seniors + disabled residents, access to recycling services, development in East Austin, + more. Watch the meeting at bit.ly/4ofQGrL.

Here are a few highlights:
🚛 City Council authorized the development of noise regulations to prohibit commercial dumpster collection activities at unreasonable hours near residential properties.

🚌 Council members approved a resolution to work with CapMetro and Travis County, Texas - Government to explore additional fare-free transit days during early voting periods and election days.

🏠 City Council voted in favor of an ordinance to increase the $192k residential homestead tax exemption annually for persons 65 and older, as well as persons with disabilities.

🌎 Council members authorized a 5-year agreement with Travis County so county residents can continue to use the Recycle & Reuse Center to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items, hazardous waste, and appliances.

🏨 City Council approved the sale of the St. John Property for multifamily and commercial development. Proceeds from the sale will go toward investment in connectivity, accessibility, and amenities in the historic St. John Neighborhood.

Today’s meeting will begin shortly. The 111-item agenda addresses development in East Austin, assistance for seniors + disabled residents, access to recycling services, + more.

View the Council agenda at bit.ly/4wLWvkh. Follow Council actions at bit.ly/4u7JaQR.

📺 Multiple ways to watch the meeting live: bit.ly/3sjJn9C.

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We spend every Memorial Day honoring + remembering the heroes we knew as friends, family, and peers. Thank you to the military service members who sacrificed their lives while serving the U.S. armed forces. Today is for you. 🕊️❤️

As we head into the weekend, a reminder that most City of Austin administrative offices + other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of .

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Yesterday, worked through an agenda which included expanding energy infrastructure, park improvements, traffic sign upgrades, + more. Watch the meeting at bit.ly/4dz94qo.

Here are a few highlights:
🍃 City Council authorized Austin Energy to purchase more wind power and batteries to bolster the utility’s clean energy portfolio.

⚡Council members supported applying for a permit to construct a new electric transmission line in southeast Austin. This will help increase Austin Energy capacity for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expansion + other growth in the area.

🛝 City Council approved contracts for maintenance, repairs, and improvements to Austin Parks and Recreation Department existing parks and recreation centers + installation of new park and playground equipment.

🛑 Council members approved purchase of steel posts + hardware that Austin Transportation and Public Works Department will use to install and maintain traffic signs across the City.

💧 City Council adopted the Rain to River Strategic Plan, which guides Austin Watershed Protection work for the next decade—reflecting community priorities + supporting long-term resilience for residents, waterways, and infrastructure. Learn more: raintoriveratx-austin.hub.arcgis.com