BG Reads Best of the Week (4.24.22)

We are a week out from the close of April, and what a month it’s been!

THANK YOU to our clients, family and colleagues as we begin Bingham Group’s next chapter, including state lobbying services.

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Best,

//A.J. Bingham, Founder and CEO // Connect On LinkedIn

[AUSTIN METRO NEWS]

TODAY:

• Heavy rain expected Monday in Austin could help, but won't fix dry conditions in the area (Austin American-Statesman)
• Austin council members hope streamlined development guidelines on East 11th, 12th streets will lead to revitalization (Community Impact)
• Travis County ramps up pressure on commercial owners with unpaid property taxes (Austin American-Statesman)
• Cajun restaurant chain gets incentives for Kyle expansion (Austin Business Journal)
• Buda receives $1.6M of federal funding for critical infrastructure for creation of commercial, industrial growth district (Community Impact)
• Pflugerville council gives initial OK to adopt new comprehensive plan (Austin American-Statesman)

LAST WEEK:

• Austin postpones vote on pilot program to provide basic income to struggling families (KUT, 4.22.2022)
• VMU changes not happening anytime soon (Austin Monitor, 4.20.2022)
• Dripping Springs officials launch initiative to plan for future growth (Community Impact, 4.18.2022)
• Austin jobless rate down to 2.7%, matching pre-pandemic level (Austin American-Statesman, 4.18.2022)

[BG PODCAST]

CHECKOUT OUR APRIL SHOWS:

• Episode 154: A Conversation with Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff to the Austin City Manager
• Episode 155: Discussing Austin's Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance w/Tina Cannon, CEO, Austin LGBT Chamber
• Episode 156: Managing Growth in the City of Leander with Mayor Christine DeLisle

[NEW WEEKS MEETINGS/HEARINGS]

Tuesday (4/26)

• Planning Commission - AGENDA (@6PM)

Wednesday (4/27)

• Audit and Finance Committee - AGENDA (9:30AM)

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