⭐ Why Doug Greco wants to be mayor

⚖️ Paxton Sues Austin

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Austin over the city’s use of $400,000 on travel expenses for Austinites seeking out-of-state abortions, saying the taxpayer-funded reserve violated the Texas Constitution’s Gift Clause. [CBS Austin]

✅ What Did City Council Pass Last Week?

• Under a new ordinance, Austin residents will be required to microchip their pets starting Oct. 6. [Austin American-Statesman]
• Council voted to keep Marshalling Yard, a homeless shelter in Southeast Austin, open indefinitely, and find the necessary funds. [KUT]
• Council members approved all Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expansion projects, including a new 20-gate concourse. [KVUE]

🤔 Ethics Complaints Against Watson, Greco Move Forward

Ethics complaints alleging mayoral candidates Doug Greco and Mayor Kirk Watson exceeded the amount of donations they’re allowed to accept from people who live outside of Austin will proceed to a hearing in October. Meanwhile, Greco is seeking an expedited ruling in a federal lawsuit he filed challenging the limit on such donations. [Austin Monitor]

📋 ECHO Needs 1,200 Volunteers To Count Homeless

The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition needs 1,200 volunteers to help in its annual, one-night count of people experiencing homelessness in Austin. The count is scheduled for January. [KXAN]

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