Issue: Land Use

Q How can legislation improve access to affordable housing?

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Q How would you improve access to affordable housing for both renters and owners in Austin?

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Q With your knowledge of Austin Energy, do you believe that the City should retain control of Austin Energy or should Austin Energy be sold to a private operator or be operated as an independent enterprise? Please explain your answer.

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Q Just recently, the City Council approved a negotiation and executive of a contract between the City and Precourt Sports Ventures, to bring a world-class Major League Soccer franchise and stadium to Austin. What is your position on the soccer deal?

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Q Given the increasing financial difficulties of small and iconic businesses from rising property taxes, to increase regulatory costs, do you believe the City Council should enact wide-sweeping human resources policies on local merchants and businesses, such as mandatory paid sick leave or predictive scheduling, on all businesses working in Austin? Please explain your position.

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Q Do you support expansion of major highways and corridors in Austin, such as I-35 and South MoPac. Please, briefly explain your position.

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Q As parking in the Central Business District becomes scarce and unaffordable, do you support reforms to require new development to include ample parking as part of the design? In general, what is your plan to address parking challenges downtown?

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Q With regards to expedited permitting for construction projects, do you support the current City policy of requiring large commercial projects to adhere to Better Builder Standards as set forth and monitored by the Workers Defense Project? Please explain your position.

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Q The process for permitting and inspecting building projects in Austin is notoriously slow and adds significantly to the increased cost of living. As a City Council Member, what measures would you support or bring forward to address this ongoing and costly problem?

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Q The current land use code has allowed for East Austin to be treated differently than Central, West, and Southwest Austin. Development intensity and density that is allowed in East Austin is prohibited in other parts of town, partly causing displacement and gentrification. What are your general thoughts on displacement and gentrification? What do you think about this policy of the City? Would you propose changing it? Why?

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