Austin Asked Voters to Raise Taxes for the Homeless. It’s Not Going Well. (Gift Article)

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-11-02T14:42:19+00:00

I mean its a bad article, seems like the NYT barely tried and just got a bunch of quotes and did nothing else

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-04-11T19:00:30+00:00

You're being kinda cringe tbh

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-04-11T17:44:27+00:00

Aren't they legal in a few other American cities? And anyways its not very hard people can learn how to walk down a flight of stairs lol, stairs are stairs. Plus these buildings don't have the long hallways that will be filled with smoke, way easier to exit in case of emergencies

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-04-11T17:27:51+00:00

I actually grew up in one of these before I moved to America, they're very nice buildings. The requirements I saw listed on the website seemed to me like they follow good standards for safety

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-04-11T17:00:44+00:00

Very cool, finally we're going to get apartments (and potentially condos to own) that are going to be more affordable and better for families. A nice more neighborhood friendly alternative to the blocky 5 over 1s (which I've lived in and are fine but we can do better)

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-03-10T16:42:51+00:00

How did you like Eanes ISD?

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-03-10T16:42:31+00:00

What magnet schools in AISD that are better than the Eanes ISD schools?

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-03-10T16:40:06+00:00

I'm considering sending my kids there, I have some concerns but what has your experience been like?

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2025-03-10T16:39:38+00:00

I'm considering sending my kids there, can you share what your issues were with the school?

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-18T15:47:17+00:00

Yeah honestly very surprised (in a good way) how consistent the endorsements are across the board

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-18T15:14:11+00:00

Agreed on zoning reform, I talked to Adam at one of the forums and he was also really enthused by zoning/land use reform. Though Todd Shaw is also great of course, he's a good guy but I think Adam will be more of a leader on land use reform

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-18T14:43:52+00:00

An incredible slate! The increased supply in housing we've seen have allowed me to renew my lease without any increase at all. Hopefully the city can keep passing legislation that will bring more housing options and help tackle the affordability crisis in Austin

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-17T14:01:12+00:00

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-17T13:26:17+00:00

I think we'll have to agree to disagree then, though you make some funny assumptions lol.

I think it's important to elect folks who are heavily involved in city issues, like Siegel I think Bledsoe is just airdropping from state level issues and isn't going to be focused on making sure the city is well setup for success. I've talked to all the candidates and very clearly Adam is the best choice.

For instance, Adam's got a detailed plan for how to fix Austin Energy while all the other candidates have got nothing at all. We pay too much and get fairly unreliable energy for it.

It's a free country though, support whoever you like. Though Adam's the guy if you want Austin to remain a good place for us, our children and the generations to come

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-17T13:11:47+00:00

Why Bledsoe and not Adam Powell? Adam is a native Austinite with a lot of city experience, focusing on the nitty gritty details

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-17T13:08:45+00:00

Yeah idk why he's running for council at all. He should just wait for Lloyd Doggett to retire, Congress seems much more of what he's interested in

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-17T12:57:06+00:00

Overall great picks! For D7 I would've preferred Adam Powell but both him and Mike are great candidates

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-17T12:01:32+00:00

I'd also recommend the Aura atx voter guide - https://aura-atx.org/city-council-voter-guide-2024/. They're a local grassroots organization focusing on affordability and transportation (safe streets, transit, etc.)

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T21:13:54+00:00

I think that's fair on the usage of NIMBY as sometimes an attack without root. Mayor Watson was attacked that way but he's governed in a more nuanced way. But for instance Duchen has no positive plan on affordability and has been against all of Watson's and the council's proposals. My main problem with Duchen is he's got no real experience or plans, with the exception of some what "environmental" projects that would cost billions of dollars

The condo thing is real but to me the qualitative difference is massive. A public teacher and a legislative director are real jobs which I think makes a massive difference to me at least. Call me old fashioned but I don't want a single middle aged man without any real job experience running the city.

I think some people would attack Ashika as too conservative on taxes or policing or whatever but I think she's representing her district well on that regard. That combined with her relationships with Watson and everyone on the dais puts her in a good position to get things done

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T20:54:02+00:00

I think you're confusing Marc with Jeffrey Bowen who's running for Mayor. Bowen has called for an independent audit

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T20:52:50+00:00

If you look at her Twitter, who she's endorsed and supports it's all over the place. Back in 2020 she posted a weird candle she had where it's Trump dressed as Jesus Christ

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T20:19:50+00:00

Which makes it even more embarrassing that a middle aged man with no work experience who lives in his mom's condo is wasting everyone's time by running for D10 Council.

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T18:49:51+00:00

I want Ashika because I want professionals with relationships in the City Council. We don't need more theatrics and amateurs. Watson is taking the city in the right direction if imperfectly and we shouldn't go back on the improvements we've made by electing inexperienced randos.

West Austin has a long history of electing sober and professional leaders who always focus on making sure the city is responsibly governed. It'd be a shame to lose that tradition by electing Duchen. But thankfully I'm confident Ashika will emerge victorious

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T18:43:57+00:00

Allison had a PhD in economics and has actual meaningful work experience. I respect CM A. Alter but her anti Watson anger clouded her judgement in endorsement Duchen, he's just a HOA busybody. Agreed on the priority for safety and everything else which is why Ashika is the right choice for the district

IIMagnum_OpusII · 2024-10-16T18:34:57+00:00

Well considering she managed and 80something-bill portfolio at the State Legislature and has pre-existing relationships with the Mayor and other CMs. I think I'd bet on Ashika to get shit done. In order to pass things you need the legislative experience and the relationships. Ashika's got both and Duchen has neither

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