The Austin City Councilman

( Watch this conversation on Vimeo! ) Nick Kantor is the brother of Doug Kantor, who was shot dead on 6th Street back in June of 2021. Nick discusses the incident, the upcoming trial, working with Jose Garza, and more. https://www.justicefordoug.com/ email: nkhvac10@aol.com _______________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Gerald Daugherty, former Travis County Precinct 3 Commissioner, joins us to discuss Project Connect - where we are, how we got here, and the Texas Legislatures efforts to curb spending. Websites for more info coming soon, but check out these website for more info: https://www.kxan.com/video/project-connect-funding-challenged-by-texas-lawmakers/8460194/ https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History....

Ryan Alter is the councilman for Austin's District 5. He joins me for a brief discussion on homeless, affordability, rezoning, APD contracts, and more.   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089933491666 https://www.instagram.com/cmryanalter/ https://twitter.com/RyanAlter https://www.austintexas.gov/department/district-5 _____________________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.c...

Thomas Villarreal is the president of the Austin Police Association. He joins the show to discuss the police contract (then, now, and in the future), the upcoming may proposition election, the state of APD, and more!   https://www.austinpolice.com/ https://twitter.com/ATXPOA https://twitter.com/APA_Thomas _________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Jack Craver is the proprietor of the Austin Politics Newsletter, a valuable source of news and politics in Austin. Please check him out at: austinpolitics.net twitter.com/JackCraver ____________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Adam Loewy is a local attorney, philanthropist, and all around fun Twitter follow. We discuss the first six weeks of Watson's term as mayor, how it could be the beginning of his 2024 campaign, and much more. https://twitter.com/LoewyLawFirm www.loewyfirm.com __________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Roger Falk is a mobility analyst with Mobility Austin. In this discussion he makes the case for alternative modes of transportation that fall under the category of 'micromobility' in Austin and beyond. Follow his work and learn more at his website: mobilityaustin.com _____________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Mackenzie Kelly is councilwoman representing Austin's District 6. She joins the show to discuss the February 15th council meeting in which City Manager Spencer Cronk was terminated and the council decided to move forward with negotiating a 1 year police contract. https://twitter.com/mkelly007 https://www.facebook.com/mackenzieanne.kelly _________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com...

Recorded Twitter Space on 2/15/23 covering and recapping the firing of Spencer Cronk and the 1 yr APD Contract. Speakers include Dennis Ferris, Blue Canaries, and Clinton Rarey. The recording jumps in about 5 min in (my fault), where Clinton is recapping his twitter thread about how there is little evidence that the Prop B proponents tricked people when gathering signatures. Don't miss the next on...

Adam Greenfield is the executive director of Rethink 35, a group pushing for the study of alternatives to the I35 expansion. You can learn more about them and find links for their social media, at their website: https://rethink35.com/ ________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

My appearance on the Todd and Don Show on KLBJ talking about Spencer Cronk's likely exit and the APD police contracts. and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!  

Watson and other council members want to replace City Manager Spencer Cronk. @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

A great conversation about the homeless Point in Time (PIT) count which Greg volunteered for, the state of the city during the freeze, and much more. (Recorded during the Great Winter Freeze of 2023, using my iPhone. Greg was lucky enough to have power, and flaunted it as I tried to stay warm in front of my fire.) https://twitter.com/GregMuleSmith https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=644464897...

Austin did a Point in Time (PIT) count for the homeless.  Chas Moore had some thoughts on racial progress since emancipation and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

First council meeting with the new CMs : Who really understands this environmental word salad ? (item 54) On the road to "affordable" childcare, just maybe not with any parking . (Item 55) and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

The Statesman is on part 2 of a 4 part series about housing for UT Students (written by my favorite Statesman reporter!) @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

James Quintero is the Policy Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He and I discuss the 88th TX Lege, with a lot of focus on the budget surplus and school choice. https://twitter.com/JamesQuinteroTX https://www.texaspolicy.com/ _________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Mackenzie Kelly is the councilwoman representing Austin's District 6. We discuss many of the 'emergencies' facing Austin, including the audit of Austin Water, homeless, affordability, and much more. https://twitter.com/mkelly007 https://twitter.com/mk6atx https://www.facebook.com/mackenzieanne.kelly email: district6@ausinttexas.gov _______________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.co...

During his inauguration speech, Watson highlighted some 'emergencies' that he plans on tackle while in office Housing prices keep dropping Austin Water audit is complete and more! __________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Texas has a huge surplus and everyone is just salivating over how to spend it (Statesman) Megan Menchaca at the Statesman misleads about TxLege Higher Education bills and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Scott Braddock is the editor of The Quorum Report, a non partisan newsletter focusing on Texas politics and government. Scott joins to discuss the upcoming 88th Texas Legislature and what we can expect regarding some of the hot issues. http://quorumreport.com/ https://twitter.com/scottbraddock _____________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Jamie Hammonds is the founder of DASH (Documenting Austin's Streets and Homeless). Find out more about his work and how you can support at his website below: www.dashatx.org https://twitter.com/DocumentingATX ________________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Of the three Adler wrap up articles that I've seen, The Bulldog's is the best and closest to reality . Statesman's wrap up Austin Monitor's wrap up and more! ___________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

Austin Affordability Committee has failed to meet in three years Some thoughts about Damar Hamlin Some things to expect in the upcoming TxLege _________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!  

Jeffery Bowen is a member of the Austin Neighborhood Association, and is very active in many part of Austin politics. I'd call him a watchdog, similar to Fred Lewis, Bill Aleshire, and many others. You may contact him by email below: jlbowen01@gmail.com ________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!