"Strong Mayor" system on ballot

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3:50p, 2/10/21

AG

I no logner have any skin in the game, but I'm curious to hear what the local banter is about this.

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/government/2021/01/12/potential-strong-mayor-system-in-austin-would-be-weakest-of-any-big-city-in-the-country-supporters-say/

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5:11p, 2/11/21

AG

Also looking to add another council member seat:

https://texasscorecard.com/local/why-is-austin-council-hosting-a-meeting-late-friday-night/

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12:51p, 2/12/21

AG

Who in their right mind wants to give Steve Adler more power?

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3:15p, 2/12/21

The city would be better if all decisions were left to a shake of a Magic 8 Ball.

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In reply to Definitely Not A Cop • 5:59p, 2/12/21

AG

Champ Bailey said:
Who in their right mind wants to give Steve Adler more power?

Steve Adler

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10:13p, 2/12/21

AG

Strong Mayor is as bad an idea as moving to the 10-1 Council.

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In reply to Martin Cash • 11:31p, 2/14/21

AG

Martin Cash said:
Champ Bailey said:
Who in their right mind wants to give Steve Adler more power?
Steve Adler

Sorry, that answer does not fit the criteria.

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11:54p, 2/14/21

AG

Play stupid games....win stupid prizes. I hope it fails at the polls, but nothing else has worked out that way lately, so my hope and your change won't buy us anything!

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