Welcome to Episode 207! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez review the week in Austin politics and more.

The discussion covers:

• City Council returned from Summer break for a regular meeting on July 20th, 2023 → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=411224


• City of Austin Staff released expedited timeline for housing code amendments → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/staff-releases-expedited-timeline-for-housing-code-amendments/


• Texas has increased funding for school meals allowing more AustinISD Students will eat free breakfast → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/more-austin-isd-students-will-eat-breakfast-for-free-after-texas-ups-funding-for-school-meals/


• The proposal to reorganize Equity, and Civil Rights offices drawing criticism from community members. Interim City Manager Jesus Garza explained motivations for changes → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/garza-explains-motivations-behind-proposed-changes-to-equity-civil-rights-offices/


• Council voted to formalize $200 minimum pay for musicians at city events at their Thursday meeting → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/council-to-formalize-200-minimum-pay-for-musicians-at-city-events/

Also check out our previous podcast covering the release of The City of Austin FY23-24 Budget → https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep206?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

EPISODE 207

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