News / Articles

The main topic of discussion was and is, whether or not to increase the tax base to provide more funds for the Central Health District.

One topic receiving input concerned construction and improvements associated with the I-35 Cap and Stitch program.

Whether the local, state and national LWV speak, or LWV members speak as members responding to action alerts, or members speak as individuals representing themselves, speaking out and letting our voices be heard is important to a functioning democracy. Advocacy is a basic tenet of the League of Women Voters.

The Charter Review Commission is made up of 11 voting members, and council members and the mayor shall have one nomination each. A nominee must reside within the Austin city limits, not be a lobbyist, and not have submitted a petition for an initiative or referendum election to the City Clerk in the last 5 years. The Commission will conduct public hearings on each proposal prior to submission of the Recommendation Report to the Council. Approved Charter amendments will appear on the November 2024 ballot.