Kathie Tovo Profile
Kathie Tovo

@kathietovo

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Mayoral candidate 2024. Austin Mayor Pro Tem, 2015-19; Council Member, 2011-23. UT PhD. UT adjunct faculty. Mom of teenagers: @LoyalForeverAHS @AnnRichardsStar

Austin, TX
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 months
Very concerning reports coming out about the protest at UT. Peaceful protests should never be met with violence. We need answers — including why DPS is there on campus.
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Kathie Tovo
2 months
UT Austin has taken drastic steps that will very likely negatively impact student success and campus climate. Eliminating 60 positions sounds like it goes well beyond “reduc[ing] overlap” in programs.
@lilykepner
Lily Kepner
2 months
UPDATE: At least 60 @UTAustin staff have lost their job, a source with knowledge of the information confirms. Follow updates at the link below and @statesman .
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 months
I’m astonished to read in a local blog that most of the City Council may endorse Kirk Watson. I served with several of these Council Members, and I know they don’t support the racial profiling of communities of color, so why would they endorse the person who invited DPS into this…
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
4 years
Opinion: Prop A's Project Connect will make Austin a better place to live
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
In 2017 and 2018, I brought resolutions to Council directing the City Manager to negotiate to bring a Major League Soccer team to Austin with a stadium on public land. Super excited to be here today to cheer on Austin FC! #austinfc
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Kathie Tovo
2 months
Why would they endorse a mayor who supported hiring Art Acevedo, chief of the department that failed to test rape kits and thus denied justice to sexual assault survivors for years? A mayor who proposed a no-bid contract to McKinsey & Co. and misled colleagues about other public…
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Thank you to these musicians from Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders for getting the Women’s March off to a great start! ⁦ @armarchingstars ⁩ ⁦ @AnnRichardsStar
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Regardless of the outcome on Prop B, my D9 staff and I will continue working to support safe, stable, permanent housing for all of our neighbors. In the weeks ahead, I hope we see even > private support for that goal. It will take our whole community to end homelessness in Austin
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 years
Congrats and thanks to ⁦ @austinpetsalive ⁩ on rescuing 100,000 animals & helping Austin become the largest no-kill city in the US. Pictured: Copper, the 100,000th! ⁦ @LesliePoolATX
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Like many of you, I'm also frustrated by the situation. As the Council Member who required an audit of the winter storm response, you can bet I'm committed to understanding what has happened and determining next steps. 3/3
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 years
Enjoyed learning today about the Hongkonger Community Center, which meets every Saturday thru 10/2 from 2-6 at the Asian American Cultural Center.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
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Happening now: DPS back on UT campus, with multiple arrests. Travis County Sheriff bus just arrived. APD also here.
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Kathie Tovo
2 months
Some City Council Members have spoken out against these same issues, which makes the situation even more puzzling, if the blog endorsement rumors are true. As I talk with folks across the city, most express concern about the current Council leadership. Our city needs a mayor who…
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
5 years
Who rode it better? #ScooterSummit2019
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
I agree and support this.
@VanessaForATX
Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽
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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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Great day to stand with the baristas at the D9 Starbucks on 24th and support their organizing. #UnionStrong @SBWorkersUnited
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Nifty new Downtown signs.
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Thank you to the community members who advocated *for years* to re-establish this fund & helped brainstorm w/me how we will use it.
@austintexasgov
City of Austin
5 years
Rainey Day Fund: #ATXCouncil creates a Special Revenue Fund to direct fees from developments in the Rainey Street Historic District towards improvements in the area, including those that celebrate its Mexican American identity, heritage, and history. 📷: Geoff Duncan
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
5 months
Excited to announce my campaign to be the next Mayor of Austin. Visit to learn more!
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Pinky promise with Senator Warren: never forget that girls should run for President. @ewarren
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Kathie Tovo
9 months
Tuned in to the #atxcouncil meeting today and heard Alex Strenger mocking sexual assault survivors. I am so sorry to those survivors who heard him and grateful to the City Council for speaking up against his awful and offensive comments.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Great way to start off National Coming Out Day with a celebration of Austin's new rainbow crosswalks. Thanks to city staff who worked long hours this weekend completing this project, our LGBTQIA+ commissioners, and to Austin Pride & my D9 staff who helped re-initiate this project
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Thrilled with this news! Thanks to our Travis County Commissioners for this significant and much-needed housing investment.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Pretty excited to see the Ann Richards Marching Stars (& my ⭐️) at the 2021 Macy’s parade! Plz donate if you can so all the girls have an opportunity to go perform. #aisdproud #GoStarsGo
@armarchingstars
Ann Richards Marching Stars
3 years
The ONLY all-female competitive high school marching band is headed to NYC this November to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Your contribution helps our girls make history as the only one of our kind to perform in the parade! Link in bio. #GoStarsGo 🌟💙 #Macys2021
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Kathie Tovo
5 months
Yet another controversial decision re. policing coming from the Watson-Garza administration with no input from our elected City Council – and even worse – none from our community. Austin deserves a new Mayor who values both.
@statesman
Austin Statesman
5 months
Mixed reactions to Art Acevedo's new role as Austin's assistant city manager. Here's why
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Kathie Tovo
6 years
Thanks to the almost 600 people participating in echo's point in time count this early a.m. and helping to end homelessness in Austin!
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Kathie Tovo
9 months
When I was a child, my mom & a small group of school nurses joined a local union, and I saw right away how that improved her working conditions and allowed her to focus more on the students she served.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 years
Attended tonight’s vigil with @BetoORourke and @TexasAFLCIO to remember the lives of those lost in last year’s winter storm and demand changes to the power grid.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
1 year
And they’re off! After 11 1/2 years of Thursday Council meetings, it’s a little odd not to be on the dais, but I’m having fun talking about urban politics up the street at UT. Best wishes to ⁦ @ZoForAustin ⁩ and the entire City Council as they hold their first mtg today.
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
The Central Library is spectacular! Thanks for your coverage, @taygoldenstein
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Kathie Tovo
8 years
Thrilled that City Council passed sobriety center this am. Thanks to all who worked on this initiative - some for the last decade+
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Kathie Tovo
6 years
Snow in Austin! Happy New Year!
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
It was honor to be among other leaders (incl. @BetoORourke & @AndyBrownATX ) in taking this symbolic gesture that will lead to more action to curtail hate and bias. I hope this encourages more leaders to speak loudly and passionately in support of our Jewish community. 2/3
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Austin Water has water supplies enroute and intends to set up distribution centers in different parts of the City. The City will not be delivering water to individual households. Please stay tuned to social media and news for more info. as it becomes available.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 years
Great night among other supporters working to save the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course and to expand its role as a community space with programs for all. Thanks @conservancymuny and @savemuny
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
5 years
Groundbreaking day at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. Congrats Stars. #aisdproud @AnnRichardsStar
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
2 years
Huge thanks to our public safety first responders and staff from transportation, public health, Austin Energy, Austin Water, emergency services, public info, and others across the city org who are working to keep our community safe, sheltered, and warm through these icy days.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
URGENT: Austin-area ICU beds are filling @ an alarming rate. Plz wear a mask. Get vaccinated. Here's where: SE Library (Sat. 10 am -2 pm) Little Walnut Crk Lib. (Sat. 10 -2 ) Ana Lark Cntr (Sat. 9-4) Turner Roberts Rec (Sat. 10-2) Montopolis Flea Market (9-12)
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Kathie Tovo
4 years
Thanks to the 100s of volunteers awake at 3 a.m. and about to head out for ECHO’s 2020 Point in Time count. Together, we can end homelessness.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Capital Metro's existing Metro Access clients can get water delivered to their home by calling 512-369-6099
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Congrats to the Ann Richards Stars who earned Academic Excellence (4.0+) and Trustee Awards (top 10%) this year. ⁦ @AnnRichardsStar #aisdproud
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
I have spoken to APD Chief Chacon this a.m. & know that his detectives are working intensely to identify the suspects and bring them to justice. If you were on 6th Street last night and witnessed the shootings, please share your information: 512/974-TIPS or 512/472-TIPS 2/3
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
6 years
Agree and appreciate @BetoORourke taking time today for that discussion. Can't wait to call him our Texas Senator.
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
@AdamLoewyATX I was there.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
24/7 warming centers w/space: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd; Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square Dr; Northeast Early College High School, 7104 Berkman Dr; Del Valle High School, 5201 Ross Rd, Del Valle. City & partners continuing to work on adding spaces 1/2
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Kids corner at the Travis Flats apartments, a fabulous new affordable housing community. Congrats to Travis County, DMA Development, and the many others who worked on this!
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Austin - we are creeping ever closer to Stage 4 (again). If you haven’t already, plz get the vaccine. And take a friend.
@AusPublicHealth
Austin Public Health
3 years
Take action now by getting vaccinated & wearing a mask indoors to help stop the rising levels of hospitalizations in Austin-Travis County. 😷 Vaccines are FREE, and appointments are not required. Read more: Get vaccinated:
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
7 years
Perfect night for a picnic at Palm Park with Waller Creek Conservancy @austinwcc
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Happy Austin Snow Day!
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Saw my two favorites ⁦ @armarchingstars ⁩ and ⁦ @SFAMaroonBand ⁩ — and lots of other talented bands — at tonight’s AISD Band Jamboree. #aisdproud
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
Best Mother's Day news ever.
@npratc
All Things Considered
3 years
BREAKING: FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12+. @ailsachang and @joesbigidea have more on this breaking news in a few mins. Tune in here:
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
7 years
Happy #Austinpride2017 . With Bruce Elfant -
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Kathie Tovo
4 months
Thanks @RepCasar for introducing this important legislation.
@MoseBuchele
Mose Buchele
4 months
On the anniversary of the 2021 Texas blackout US Representative @RepCasar files a bill to make the Texas power grid connect with grids in other states. In an exclusive with @KUT Casar says it’s an idea that’s time has come. 1/
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
@Opinionatedhjby
Opinionated Hijabi
3 years
Favorite band of the #MacysParade is the all girls high school band playing girls just wanna have fun! 🎶 🎺 💃🏻
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Live nearby the Austin State Hospital and have the ability to volunteer today (Friday) or tomorrow to assist with meal service to residents? Get in touch, and we'll put you in contact. kathie.tovo @austintexas .gov
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Unbelievable crowd here at the Capitol! #marchonaustin
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
My prayers for swift healing are with the victims of last night's mass shootings and their families. At every level of government, we must work harder to prevent these terrible and preventable acts of gun violence. 3/3
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Kathie Tovo
6 years
💗 this! Spotted while I was canvassing today in District 9.
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Kathie Tovo
6 years
Excited to brainstorm strategies for ending homelessness along with hundreds of others today at ECHO's session at ACL.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Apartment complex still without water? Plz report to 311 so Austin Code and Austin Water can assist and support in getting water service restored. If you're in D9, plz email if you haven't already so I can keep track as well.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Today Council passed my resolution to strengthen our local food system and address food insecurity and access from by improving and expanding the system.
@KVUE
KVUE News
3 years
#ATXcouncil approves resolution aimed at tackling food insecurity
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Kathie Tovo
8 years
Thrilled to be stuck in traffic on 6th st. behind Bruce @springsteen
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Blue Santa! Thanks to APD, AFD, and all the other elves delivering gifts to our Austin neighbors. #apd #bluesanta
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
I agree with the Save Palm School coalition - Palm School and its site should be preserved.
@SaldanaAustinTX
SaldañaAustinTX
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Fairmont owner hopes to buy Palm School property for development
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Blue Santa delivery day in Austin! ⁦ @Austin_Police @austinpoliceobs
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
We're ready! #marchonaustin
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Exciting news at the housing committee today: the 2018 policy I initiated to prioritize affordable housing for families w/generational ties to Austin -- esp. East Austin -- is about to be used in our community land trusts!
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Thank you ECHO and the 700 volunteers headed out now (3 am) to talk to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Go Stars! Congrats to Ann Richards Cheer - division champs at today’s competition. ⁦ @AnnRichardsStar ⁩ ⁦ @AnnRichardsSF
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
City water distribution starts today (Sunday) for those w/o ability to buy or boil water. Sites opening at 11 a.m.: Nelson Field, Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Roy Guerrero Park, ACC Highland, Garrison Park, Lakeline Station, Walnut Creek Park, Zilker Park, Anderson H.S. 1/2
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
I am saddened and angered by this act of hate and bigotry within our city. I hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice swiftly and held accountable for their actions.
@KXAN_News
KXAN News
3 years
A bloody pig’s head mask and a hateful message were left outside a mosque in Austin on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
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Kathie Tovo
8 years
Austin's 1st Homeless Outreach Street Team heads out today! - w/reps from APD, ATCIC, DAA, & EMS (& prtnrs)
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Thanks Safehorns and community partners for organizing a West Campus neighborhood night out.
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Thank you Forklift Danceworks, City of Austin aquatics staff, Graham Reynolds, and community members for creating the beautiful Givens Swims. @ForkliftDance @AustinCityParks
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
@LoewyLawFirm I had a leak, as pictured. Based on my call to a plumber who said they’d received 1k calls already, I figured others out there might also need a quick link to the video.
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Kathie Tovo
6 years
You just never know what you might see around City Hall. @rodeoaustin at the W today.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
The City's cold weather shelters have been activated for tonight, 2/11. Single adults in need of shelter should report to the Central Library from 6-8 p.m.; families to the Downtown Salvation Army Shelter (501 E. 8th St.) by 6 p.m. For more info, please call 512/305.4233
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Kathie Tovo
5 months
It's a great day to jump in Barton Springs! Happy New Year. @sosalliance #BartonSprings #polarbearplunge
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Thanks Mueller neighbors for encouraging drivers to slow down and drove safely. #idrive25
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Congrats to Integral Care on the opening of the Terrace at Oak Springs, a beautiful new community for 50 of our neighbors formerly experiencing homelessness.
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Fine-free libraries! The Council just passed my resolution to get rid of late fees. Thanks to our library commissioners and staff @AustinPublicLib for their work. Libraries should be available & accessible to all.
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Thanks Moody Foundation for the $9.7 million grant to Pease Park!
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
@ToddJeffries @DukeOfVolcanoes @LoewyLawFirm @KVUE @statesman @MattMackowiak @mkelly007 @GregCasar @Alison_Alter @d3forpio Searched my city email, but I have zero emails from you, Todd. Just a FB happy birthday from 2015.
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Kathie Tovo
4 years
On this holiday weekend, please make the right choice for your neighbors and our community and stay home.
@austintexasgov
City of Austin
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Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center is utilizing Warn Central Texas to remind people of the importance of following the Stay Home, Work Safe Order this holiday weekend. Avoid public gatherings; use other ways—virtual, voice, etc.—to connect. 📰
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Pedicabbing around Downtown with @atx311 using the nifty mobile application to report things like this pothole on 4th street
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Today the city worked in partnership to distribute water to our most vulnerable community members. Tomorrow, 2/20, the city's water distribution sites will open across the city. Times and locations will be announced in the a.m.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Vaccinations for AISD students and families
@AustinISD
Austin ISD
3 years
TODAY! Families can receive their Back-to-School shots and COVID-19 vaccine: Saturday, Aug. 7 9AM-1PM AISD Performing Arts Center 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Learn more on our website:
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
8 years
We voted! #imwithher
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Proud to have sponsored the resolution that led to the City of Austin partnering with our new MLS team. #austinanthem #mls
@DaveGreeley
Dave Greeley
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8 yrs in the making. Hundreds of photos of @MLS2ATX becoming @AustinFC . Honor of lifetime to have led. Will share daily photo(s) bw now & 1st home match 6/19. Recaps, nonsense, behind scenes, irreverence, personal faves. 1st one is easy - VICTORY! #AustinAnthem #LosVerdes #MLS
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
Congrats to @thecivicslab for advancing their proposal at City Council today! It's a great example of how good solutions to community problems can come straight from the community.
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Kathie Tovo
7 years
Packed house and great discussion at "Destruction, Displacement and Code Next - Views from the Eastside."
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Starting soon: Ann Richards Marching Stars in the #MacysParade @AnnRichardsStar @armarchingstars #
@NBCNightlyNews
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
3 years
Before you tune in to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, check out at @JoeFryer ’s preview of the big event.
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Kathie Tovo
3 years
Standing strong against these acts of anti-semitism and hate, in our schools, on our highways, and anywhere else hate rears its head.
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Kathie Tovo
2 years
As an early member of Austin's Hate Crimes Task Force, I know we have tremendous work still to do, and I’m committed to providing the resources necessary to curtail hate and bias through swift and deliberate response and community healing. #strongertogether 3/3
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Kathie Tovo
2 months
As I finished my last class of the semester today and got ready to leave campus, students and faculty were gathering near the Tower for a peaceful protest, and I saw these two signs. Important messages. I hope we never have another day at UT like yesterday.
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Kathie Tovo
5 years
Starting now: KUT’s morning edition program about homelessness. @KUT
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Kathie Tovo
6 months
As a member of the subcommittee of AISD, the City, and Travis County, we explored partnering on housing. Kudos to @Matias_AISD and @AustinISD for making this happen! It's a great ex. of how public entities can use their land to create affordable housing for their workforce.
@cbsaustin
CBS Austin
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AISD will be leasing 18 acres of land to the Houston-based developer to repurpose the underutilized district site and build over 500 high-quality yet affordable rental units for teachers and staff.
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@kathietovo
Kathie Tovo
3 years
I’m up at the city distribution site at Airport; they have distributed all water at this point. Possibly more later.
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