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Tag Archives: budget
Incentivizing Frustration
This Statesman piece on local candidates sparring over economic development incentives is quite frustrating. First, it leaves somewhat unclear what the candidates actually believe. Certainly we know that Mayor Leffingwell supports their use (downtown hotel, Apple, LegalZoom, etc.) but the … Continue reading
Austin Budget: Special Interests or Public Interest?
Over at the Austin Post, Marius argues that the growth in utility and police spending, along with animal vaccinations spending, is emblematic of a political culture where “Austin’s citizens right now are only heard as vocal minorities or quiet economic … Continue reading
Budget Deficit in Context
This Statesman story covering the swearing in of our new Mayor points out that the projected deficit for the City of Austin ranges from $30 to $43 million. This sounds like a lot of money relative to the average person’s income. Unfortunately, the story … Continue reading
