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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Last night we rallied for @BetoORourke in Austin. We need a leader who listens, who cares about our teachers and our children, and who will fix our grid. As Governor, Beto will be FOR the PEOPLE! #SXSW

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

📣 We don’t need a new jail. We need a full-service hospital east of I-35.

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23 days

Suppressing peaceful protest with intimidation is a needless escalation. We deserve an explanation for why such extreme actions are being taken to suppress the voices of seemingly peaceful protestors. Do better, UT.

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@RyanChandlerTV

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UT Austin right now. Protesters and DPS in a standoff on the main drag of campus

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2 years

We need to make Austin a 10 minute city. Everyone should be within 10 minutes of their grocery store, pharmacy, clinic, restaurant, park, etc. And we should be able to CHOOSE our preferred mode of transportation to get there.

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2 years

Thrilled to help welcome United States @VP Kamala Harris to Austin for a Fireside Chat on Women’s Reproductive Rights at the @LBJLibrary .

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

HUGE NEWS: Travis County Commissioners just unanimously passed policy direction dedicating about $110 million of the Federal relief dollars to provide 2,000 much needed housing units for our unhoused neighbors! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

COVID VACCINE UPDATE: Of the 14K appointments, APH made available last night, only 3400 were booked. We need to move to a neighborhood model, go offline & partner w/ trusted community orgs to do outreach. Clearly the online scheduling system isn't working.

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Is it a surprise that the same state that has refused to invest in healthcare, education, and flooding, has also failed to invest in electric transmission infrastructure? 🤔

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

BREAKING: Austin is now in Stage 2!! This is the first time we've been in Stage 2 since May 2021. Masking is still recommended until March 20 after the Spring Festival Season. 😷

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Great to meet with @SecretaryPete at Plaza Saltillo to discuss all the incredible mobility projects and equitable investments happening in Austin & our efforts to confront climate change! #atxcouncil

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

🎉BIG NEWS Our Austin Public Libraries are going fine free! Fines are a barrier to access info, knowledge & resources for those who need library services the most. Thx @AustinPublicLib , Library Commission & @kathietovo for leading on this resolution & inviting me to co-sponsor.

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

7 months

Why I'm pushing for an @HEB in Del Valle (🧵) Everybody deserves access to quality, healthy, affordable food. After years of ongoing advocacy, I sent a letter last week to HEB executives asking for the prioritization of a grocery store in Del Valle...

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

This right here 👇🏽

James Talarico

@jamestalarico

2 years

I filed legislation to pay every teacher $70k, but maybe we should pay them like babysitters: $15 per kid x 22 kids per class x 6 hours per day x 180 days per year = $356,400 annual salary

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2 years

In Austin’s 100+ years history, I’m only the second Latina to ever get elected to #ATXCouncil . In 2020, I was the only Latina running citywide so today’s news that we have a Latina in each of the 4 runoffs is HUGE.

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

When #ATXCouncil added ‘mental health’ as an option to 911 response calls, we’ve seen a 80-85% diversion rate! Austinites can now be served by a mental health clinician to help in emergencies. 📉arrest rates were 45% lower 📉use of force were 56% lower

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Huge congrats for our new Congressman @GregCasar !! Southeast Austin is thrilled to have you representing us in Congress. 🎉

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

UPDATE: the City of Austin will operate three (3) Cold Weather Shelters on a 24-hour basis with the ability to expand capacity. One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd, will serve as embarkation point where staff will register people & provide transportation to designated site.

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

On April 18th, we’ll be briefed on the ongoing partnership between Texas DPS and APD. This agreement resulted from closed-door negotiations, which excluded members of Austin City Council. I’ve since made my displeasure clear in my conversations with the Mayor and City Manager. 🧵

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

7 months

We're making childcare WAY more accessible (🧵) For decades, building childcare facilities hasn't been allowed in most of Austin (yellow/red). My first item of 2023 is changing this. Now, nearly our entire city will be zoned for childcare development (green).

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Our friends and neighbors at Meanwhile Brewing Co, are offering free potable (drinking) water at the brewery today, February 18, 2021, from 11am-5pm. You must bring your own containers. Meanwhile Brewing Co. is located at 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin, TX, 78744.

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@VanessaForATX

3 months

Austin just became a Soccer City! ⚽️ Today, #ATXCouncil passed item 59, which will work to expand public access to our city’s soccer fields, increase funding for our Parks and Rec youth programs, and foster better collaboration between our City, County, schools, and soccer orgs.

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

Nearly 2K of my constituents are going to bed tonight without power yet again. I’m calling on @austinenergy to provide a restoration timeline. Our community needs this VITAL information to make plans for this week. Kids are going back to school & people are heading back to work!

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

OUR RENTERS' RIGHTS AGENDA: With our housing and displacement crisis worsening each day, it’s time to take action and do right by renters in Austin. Constant $200-$300 rent increases are completely unreasonable for Austinites... 👇🏽🧵

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

➡️Not fair to South Austin ⬅️ This is some of the feedback I observed during today’s Open House on the potential scenarios for Austin Light Rail. As a rep of South Austin I’ll be paying special attention to how these scenarios benefit & serve our communities.

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

We all want the same thing - public safety that works for ALL Austinites. Unfortunately, the numbers only confirm what we already suspected: the DPS operation is disproportionately harming communities of color.(1/2)

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@VanessaForATX

3 months

Absolutely terrible that Google has laid off @AlphabetWorkers . This morning, we had an item on our Council Agenda to encourage Google to engage in good-faith negotiations with the YouTube Music Team. Shame on Google. Workers deserve to be paid a livable wage & treated fairly.

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@VanessaForATX

6 months

Gone are the days where we put our heads in the sand and ignore the growth of our City. #ATXCouncil 's HOME Initiative will begin modernizing our zoning laws while removing barriers to newer, more diverse forms of housing.

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

I'm proud to announce that my very first item of the year JUST PASSED! This childcare item breaks down barriers that make it difficult to build new and expand existing childcare facilities in our communities. I'm so excited to continue working with the new #ATXCouncil !

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

We just passed ALL ITEMS in our Renters' Rights Agenda! In about 10 days, #Austin renters will have the Right to Organize and the Right to Cure. We'll also update the Tenant Relocation Ordinance to close abusive displacement loopholes. Today marks a major VICTORY for #renters !✊🏽

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@VanessaForATX

10 months

City of Austin, in partnership w/ the LBJ School, recently conducted an analysis of the cost to produce housing in Austin & ways to reduce costs. 🧵 Here’s what they found: • land & construction costs = largest cost drivers • building permit fees rep a 1-3% of total dev costs

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

My heart is aching right now. We’ve been in a long line of traffic trying to get to the Del Valle food distribution site and we are still a mile away. The need for food is so great right now. Cars are lined up a mile away from the site waiting to pick up a box of food. 💔

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

1 year

Working from home can reduce emissions, save taxpayer money, and increase employee retention. I stand in proud solidarity with our City employees and their efforts for a fair telework policy #1u ✊🏽

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

Congrats to @chitovela3 on his victory tonight! In Chito, D4 is getting a proven working-class champion representing them at City Hall. I look forward to working with him in bringing community-driven solutions to our city’s most pressing issues.

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@VanessaForATX

10 months

We need to CEASE not just suspend. We’ve been raising the flag that many in our community didn’t feel safe & the disproportionate impact this “partnership” was having on our east side communities. It’s unfortunate it took comprising the safety of a child for this to happen.

Matt Largey (real)

@mattlargey

10 months

This is going well. City of Austin release:

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

Yesterday, @CMQadriD9 and I were in a #WesAnderson Movie ✨

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Today I met Harris County Judge @LinaHidalgoTX ! Fun fact: Judge Hidalgo governs a county that is larger/more populous than 28 states! We connected over initiatives related to flood resilience. #Shero

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

I’ll be voting to support @GregCasar as our next Mayor Pro Tem. At a time when our Latino community is disproportionately affected by COVID19, we need strong leadership in our response & recovery efforts. I look forward to working with #atxcouncil on addressing these disparities.

Greg Casar

@GregCasar

3 years

I’m thankful to my colleagues for trusting me with this position. I first ran for office to make a difference for the people of District 4. I’m looking forward to building the consensus necessary to tackle our greatest challenges as Mayor Pro Tem. #ATX

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@VanessaForATX

9 months

I'm bringing forward an item (88) this week that will make AC cooling a requirement for all residencies. Taking one step outside will show you why we need this. As we combat an unforgiving summer, folks need (and deserve) a cool place to stay.

Ben Thompson

@BThompson_CI

9 months

Today, there's no requirement for housing in Austin to have A/C. Council could soon set a new standard for residential cooling. A 2022 sampling of city code violations related to A/C found most occurred in East Austin, and in larger apartment complexes

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

COVID UPDATE: We are now in stage 3! Indoor masking is still recommended until the end of the Spring festival season. 😷

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Bravo Austin Public Library! I join you & our entire library community in maintaining a Library for All environment for Austinites. Knowledge is power and we must reject far-right attempts to infringe on our freedom to READ! 📚 ✊🏽 #FREadom @FReadomFighters

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

This Red Cup day, Starbucks workers on 45th & Lamar are joining over 100 other locations across the country to strike against the company's union-busting and unfair labor practices. Show your solidarity and DON'T cross the picket line!

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Exactly one year ago today, my parents joined my husband and me at city hall as I officially declared my run for office. It’s been a wild year ever since. #BlessedAndGrateful

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

The @statesman has endorsed AGAINST Prop A! Thx to the Editorial Board for recognizing this fiscally irresponsible ballot measure for what it is- a meaningless metric that would likely divert resources away from other public safety needs. ➡️Vote NO #NoWayPropA

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

This 4/20 commit to VOTE to decriminalize marijuana here in Austin. Early Voting starts Monday!

GroundGameTX

@GroundGameTX

2 years

The “Yay on Prop A” campaign is underway in Austin! We can vote May 7 for marijuana decrim and banning no-knock warrants. We are giving away yard signs. Request yours today!

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

Navigating #ATXCouncil meetings can be confusing, especially if you want to provide public comment. Here's everything you need to know about speaker registration and making your voice heard at City Hall! 👇🏽🧵

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@VanessaForATX

17 days

Travis County and the City of Austin just held a press conference on yesterday's surge of overdoses. Here’s what we learned, and what you need to know. 🧵

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

9 months

Austin FC was robbed last night. Disappointed to the see the league celebrating this “save” instead of talking openly about how we fix these situations.

Austin FC

@AustinFC

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Extreme Cold Alert: Dittmar Rec Center is now open to anyone in need of a warm place to stay in South Austin.

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

No Austinite should suffer from being uninsured. That’s why I’m bringing forward an item to declare our support & solidarity for federal Medicare for All legislation. Simply put, the City of Austin believes everyone deserves essential, life-saving medical services. #M4A

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

PROJECT CONNECT UPDATE: Exciting progress on the new Pleasant Valley MetroRapid route which will run from Mueller to Goodnight Ranch. This route will feature zero-emission electric buses and bring additional high-capacity transit options, connecting our Eastside communities.

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@VanessaForATX

3 months

Just be honest and say you hate brown people, Ken.

NBC News

@NBCNews

3 months

Texas' attorney general wants to shut down a faith-based group that has sheltered migrants for decades, escalating conservatives’ targeting of Catholic organizations and amping up the state’s own immigration enforcement operation.

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

Welcome @ZoForAustin to #atxcouncil ! Looking forward to working together. It’s going to be GREAT!

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

📢Today, the Public Health Committee adopted my resolution to take the next step in bringing a Trauma Recovery Center to Austin. TRCs provide free, culturally responsive trauma-informed therapy and case management for survivors of all violent crime. (1/3)

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

🗣 WE DID IT! #ATXCouncil just passed a HISTORIC amendment to increase the city employee minimum wage to $20/hr. This increase will raise wages for thousands of workers, fill vacancies, and provide Austinites with reliable and quality city services across the board!

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Workers all over Austin are standing up for better & safer workplaces. I believe @Via313Pizza has some of the best pizza in town & some of the best workers. I stand in solidarity with their demands for paid sick time and safety amid this omicron surge. ✊🏽

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

I join Rep. @jamestalarico in calling on @JoeBiden to use the full power of his executive authority to provide abortion access for Texans. 👇🏽

James Talarico

@jamestalarico

2 years

Republicans stole the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court stole our rights. We can’t just stand by and watch. I’m calling on @JoeBiden to use federal buildings to provide abortion care to women in red states.

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2 years

Welcome @chitovela3 to #atxcouncil ! I look forward to working with you in making Austin a better and more just place for all. ✊🏽

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

4 years

WE DID IT! I’m grateful for each vote cast in support of our grassroots campaign to bring a fresh perspective to Austin City Council. Thank you to our District 2 community for our decisive victory! From day one, we ran a campaign that was FOR the people whom we seek to serve.

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

SO CLOSE. With a 5-5 vote, my effort to stop fuel tanks from being located so close to D2 residents failed by one vote. I first want to thank my community & advocates who came together to make their voices heard.

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Great to run into @DiegolFagundez , all-star player with @AustinFC ⚽️ ⚽️ #verde

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

🚨The boil water notice is lifted. Flush pipes, ice makers, water fountains + prior to using for drinking/cooking: –Run all cold water faucets for 1 minute –Ice makers: make 3 batches of ice & discard –Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle 📌

Active Emergency Information Hub

www.austintexas.gov

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Our community is going hungry. District 2 is in need of a mass food distribution operation immediately. Together with @GregCasar , @NatashaD1atx & @CM_Renteria , we are demanding that the City Manager execute a significant food operation immediately:

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Axel the Bulldog is ready to see @GregCasar in Congress! We need a true progressive who can deliver for #TX35 working families. 🐾

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

If more guns meant safer communities, Texas would be the safest state in the entire country. Yet, the recent mass shooting in Allen serves as another daunting reminder of our state's failed leadership. We can't continue to normalize these tragedies. It's. The. Guns.

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

15 days until #atxcouncil swearing-in! I’m trying to soak up as much down time & tranquility as possible before it’s GO-TIME!🧘🏽‍♀️

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

South Austinites are one step closer to having a new car-free route for walking/biking to school, businesses, transit, parks, the doctor, or even the airport! That’s right: @austinmobility Urban Trails Program kicked off the design phase of the Bergstrom Spur Trail project.

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@VanessaForATX

11 months

For the first time SINCE 2019, ALL City of Austin pools are now open! Thanks to initiatives like our $20/hr living wage increase and new lifeguard bonuses, you can now visit ANY City pool during standard operating hours 🏊🏽‍♀️ Find all pools and hours here:

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Today THOUSANDS of City of Austin Employees will receive their first paycheck reflecting our $20/hr wage increase, the city's largest increase EVER. This proves that with the right priorities, we can work towards making #Austin a TRULY pro-worker and family-friendly city.

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@VanessaForATX

11 months

There is no sensible reason why the City of Austin, which has posed itself as a family-friendly workplace, would hesitate to uphold the strongest parental leave program for our employees... via @TexasTribune

After an Austin employee gave birth to a stillborn baby, she was disq…

Two days after delivering a stillborn baby, an Austin Public Health employee was notified she would not qualify for the city’s eight weeks of paid parental leave.

www.texastribune.org

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

As we mark the end of Summer 2021, I want to share some of my favorite moments as a freshman Councilwoman. I really enjoyed joining in on the 7-4 chant at the inaugural home match @AustinFC 📣 7-4, 7-4 It was the vote… That built our home

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@VanessaForATX

10 months

The recently passed Death Star law bans local leaders from putting in place life-saving measures like water breaks for construction workers & expanding anti-discrimination protections. This is a backwards movement, & I will not stop speaking out against it.

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@VanessaForATX

11 months

Today, we joined hundreds of nurses and advocates in the scorching Texas heat because we believe in a better, fairer future for our nurses & patients. I’m proud to stand in solidarity with @NationalNurses as they fight for what is right for our community. #UnionStrong ✊🏽

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

I joined @Austin_Police Officer Santos for a ride-along in East Austin this morning. It was an eye-opening experience! I witnessed a stolen vehicle apprehension and drug-related arrest & learned how evidence is captured. Thank you to our police officers for all that you do! 💙

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@VanessaForATX

3 years

Today, I delivered copies of #ATXCouncil 's voting rights resolution to members of the Texas House of Representatives. I brought this resolution forward to reaffirm the City’s support for state & federal legislation that protects our sacred right to vote. #TxLege #QuorumBusters

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@VanessaForATX

1 year

The far right will stop at nothing to derail Project Connect. Austinites have made clear we want a transformational transit system that includes light rail, commuter rail, & rapid buses. It’s unfortunate that a few folks have made it their mission to thwart the will of the voters

Brad Johnson

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1 year

In response to @TeamBettencourt ’s inquiry about Austin’s 2020 tax rate election to pay for Project Connect, @TXAG says finds the “earmarked” M&O increase cannot pay for a capital project’s debt service. #txlege Full opinion:

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Last night, #ATXCouncil voted to become the first city in Texas to implement a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program! I was proud to champion this initiative led by Mayor Adler which would give financial assistance to 85 families at risk of facing eviction. 1/2

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@VanessaForATX

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Make no mistake, while it’s my name on the nameplate, this is the office of the PEOPLE and FOR the people. #atxcouncil #District2

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

Rest In Peace to Texas trailblazer, Sarah Weddington. Your legacy of fighting for women’s reproductive rights and championing women in politics is felt by all. Thx for paving the way. #RoeVWade #txlege

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1 year

During our last budget cycle, I brought forward an amendment to create an Enhanced Library Card (ELC) Pilot Program. I'm excited to share that this week, @AustinPublicLib officially launched its pilot program! You now can receive an ELC for FREE at the following libraries: (🧵)

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@VanessaForATX

2 years

On #DiaDeLosMuertos , we joined Uvalde families to honor and remember the 21 lives lost at Robb Elem. After marching to the Governor's Mansion, we set up an ofrenda and demanded action from our state leaders. The min age to buy an assault-style rifle MUST be raised to 21. #21por21

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@VanessaForATX

11 months

This editorial is on point. Austin will undergo a leadership transformation in the coming year. The City, AISD, Central Health, & Integral Care will all be selecting new leaders. Transparency & community engagement must be non-negotiable. via @statesman

Editorial: City, AISD must shun secrecy in selecting new leaders

The City of Austin and AISD aim to hire permanent top executives in the next year. Transparency and public participation are key to success.

www.statesman.com

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@VanessaForATX

9 months

In a MASSIVE win for local governance, democracy, and freedom, the Death Star Bill ( #HB2127 ) has been declared unconstitutional. This could allow localities to enact more life-saving measures, tenant protections, on-discrimination ordinances, and MUCH more.

Local Progress

@LocalProgress

9 months

BREAKING: The Death Star Law has been declared unconstitutional This win represents the power of localities, local elected officials, and the communities they represent. Read our joint statement w/ @EveryTxn , @TexasAFLCIO , @workersdefense & @ACLUTx 👇

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

8 months

I've said it before and I'll say it again: This #ATXCouncil is serious about housing. By ➕ Expanding Affordability Unlocked 🚧 Eliminating red tape 🌃 & Updating our zoning laws We're working to make Austin the most family-friendly city in the country.

‘Affordability Unlocked’ Boosts Austin’s Affordable Housing Production

A 2019 program has created new housing at a faster rate than other city programs.

www.planetizen.com

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

10 months

Better pay & benefits 🤝🏽 fewer City vacancies

Austin Parks & Rec

@AustinCityParks

10 months

We've hired over 1K lifeguards, opened all 32 operational pools + expanded hours at Deep Eddy Pool. We'd like to thank Mayor, Council, City leadership, HR, partner organizations, communications staff + lifeguards who helped make this possible. Read more:

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

3 years

We are in week 4 of @GregAbbott_TX vaccine distribution effort and our local safety net distributor, Austin Public Health Dept, received NO doses for this week. @TexasDSHS

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

9 months

At this week's #ATXCouncil meeting, I'm introducing items that will require AC cooling for all residencies, display Pride flags in City facilities during Pride Month, and more. 👇🏽

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

3 years

Let the people vote!

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

8 months

CM Harper Madison’s decision to prioritize her mental health and well-being is truly inspiring. It takes tremendous courage to recognize when extra support is needed. I join our community in sending strength, unwavering support, and an abundance of positive energy. 💜

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

Austinites showed up and we took action. Today #ATXCouncil PASSED my resolution to set a path to reach $22/hr for city employees! Thx to CM Kitchen, CM Vela, CM Tovo, and CM Renteria for co-sponsoring this resolution.

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

3 years

We must do better, Austin! My team and I are urgently taking action & inquiring about strategies to bring vaccines to our Eastern crescent communities. We MUST do all that we can to meet our vulnerable communities where we reside.

Matt Largey (real)

@mattlargey

3 years

Travis County vaccine providers lookin' a little west side, huh?

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

3 years

I received news today that our Dove Springs COVID testing site had a 2+ hr wait. I visited the site this evening & saw over 50 people in line. Staff shared w/me that there’s been a surge in walk ups. The Delta variant is no joke. Please mask up & #taketheshot . 😷 💉

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

You can not make abortion go away by criminalizing it. All this does is make seeking essential healthcare unsafe by putting people of lower economic means & communities of color at risk. Today #ATXCouncil will consider policy protecting Austinites by decriminalizing abortion.

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

I’m thrilled to share that the Dutch government has invited me to participate in an Urban Mobility Study Tour in the Netherlands. I'm joining other government leaders and city officials from the US to study how urban mobility and cycling are incorporated into everyday life...

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

2 years

💜💛That time we rallied with @AOC for @GregCasar #TX35

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

3 years

COVID VACCINE UPDATE: @AusPublicHealth announced today that they will shift to neighborhood clinics starting in May. Thx to everyone who joined our efforts to call for a neighborhood model & approach. Progress is on the way!

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Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽

@VanessaForATX

3 years

Abortion access is health care access. Sadly, the Texas Capitol has been ground zero of the war on women. But not today. I was honored to stand there this morning beside my colleagues in the fight for reproductive rights. #WomensMarchATX