Issue: Environment

Q As mayor or council member, you will be a member of the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee. What will you do to make sure that Austin Energy takes the necessary steps to phase out its use of fossil fuels for power generation by 2030?

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Q What are your top three priorities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Austin, and what actions would you take to implement needed changes?

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Q As Austin grows in size, stature and economic strength, sustainability becomes a topic of ever- increasing emphasis to all Austinites: Would you support Austin’s drive in such areas as greater use of renewable energy and in reducing Austin’s carbon footprint, etc.?

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Q How would you address the various safety issues concerning pipelines, and oil and gas production?

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Q How do you plan to balance oil, gas, and mining interests with protection of natural resources and the environment?

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Q What are the most significant land-related issues facing Texas veterans and what can the General Land Office do to address those needs?

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Q What measures would you implement to restore and protect the coast, wetlands, and the built environment to minimize damage from major storms?

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Q Austin Parks Foundation is continuously involved in community engagement to ensure that our projects and work align with community values and needs. What is your philosophy on community engagement, and how would you engage with the community to ensure that their needs around parks and open space are appropriately addressed?

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Q Do you consider parks an important community asset? Why?

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Q Parkland dedication fees are one mechanism by which the city funds park acquisition and improvements. What is your stance on parkland dedication fees, and are you in favor of maintaining them during the Land Development Code updating process?

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