MAXWELL EMCAYS P. 312.888.0640 E. art@emcays.com W. Maxwell.Emcays.com Texas 422 E. Avenue B, Robstown, TX 78380 Chicago 55 E Monroe suite 3800 Chicago, IL 60616 EXHIBITIONS University of Illinois BFA 2011 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS NBA Chicago | Making a difference ABC 7 | Chicagoans You Should Know 2019 Black Excellence Award When We Come Together (Public Art) Chicago, IL 2024 The Path Forward (Public Art) Champaign, IL 2024 ASPIRE | Englewood Monument (Public Art) Englewood Chicago, IL 2023 OUR WOVEN STORY (Public Art) New Bedford, Massachusetts 2023 Tree of Remembrance (Public Art) Chicago, IL Dec 2022 UNTAPPED! Chicago, IL Oct 2022 Grand Rapids Art Prize (Public Art) Chicago, IL Oct 2022 Bantu Fest (Public Art) Chicago, IL July 2022 Silver Room Block Party Chicago, IL, July 2022 DEMAND JUSTICE (Public Art) Chicago, IL May. 2021 Dusable Lakeshore Drive Dusable Lakeshore Drive CHICAGO IS HOME Chicago, IL Oct. 2021 THE REBIRTH OF A NATION Chicago, FL Feb. 2021 TREE OF REMEMBRANCE (Public Art) Chicago, IL Nov. 2020 A Cracked Atom (Public Art) Chicago, IL Dec. 2020 LET THEM STAY HOME Chicago, IL May. 2020 Art Basel Miami, FL Dec. 2018 Heroism, Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Mar. 2018 Beauty of Diversity, Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Mar. 2017 Farewell 44, NYCH Art Gallery Chicago, IL Feb. 2017 Harlem Fine Arts Show Chicago, IL Dec. 2016 NYCH Art Gallery Chicago, IL Sept. 2016 Reside Concierge Chicago, IL Aug. 2016 JanKossen Contemporary Art Gallery New York, NY July 2016 FOUND, Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL June 2016 M.A.Y.E.R Art Gallery Chicago, IL June 2016 Gallery Guichard Washington, DC June 2016 State of the Art Chicago, IL June 2016 ai Koto Art Galleries Chicago, IL May 2016 Projekt30 Chicago, IL May 2016 Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Jan. 2016 ChiRaq Movie Chicago, IL Sept. 2015 African Festival of the Arts (Public Art) Chicago, IL Sept. 2015 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, Starbucks Chicago, IL Sept. 2015 Solo Show, The Artist Lounge Chicago, IL Aug. 2015 Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL July 2014 Solo Show, Art Revolution Chicago, IL Sept. 2013 Art Basel Miami, FL Dec. 2013 DuSable Museum Chicago, IL Feb. 2012 Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Oct. 2011 Document created by PublicArtist.org Image List for Maxwell Emcays Demand Justice 15 ''''''''''''''''x 30'''''''''''''''' X 8'''''''''''''''' Chicago 2021 Mixed Media n/a MaxwellEmcays01.JPG Drive. The Chicago Park District commissioned "DEMAND JUSTICE" and its placement on DuSable Lakeshore The Cracked Atom 14'''''''''''''''' X 14'''''''''''''''' X 9'''''''''''''''' Chicago …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 09, 2025, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the height variance requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION June 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Erin Ferguson, D8 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Koby Ahmed, Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Services Office. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the implementation of the Animal Services Office Strategic Plan 2025 to 2030. Presentation by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Animal Services Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review for the Animal Advisory Commission. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Cats Processing Working Group regarding the work completed since February 2025. 6. Update from the Long Distance Adoption Working Group regarding the work completed since March 2025. 7. Update from the Good Fix Marketing Working Group regarding the last three meetings and accomplishments so far. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Good Fix Working Group. 9. Conduct officer election for Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact …
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes April 14, 2025 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Linder called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Erin Ferguson, D8 Luis Herrera, D6 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Jo Anne Norton, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Nancy Nemer, Travis County Whitney Holt, D5 Commissioners Absent: Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Julie Oliver – Dog water and cleaning process at AAC Rochelle Vickery – Dog and cat rescue Pat Valls-Trelles – Speaker rules and working group updates APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on March 10, 2025. 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes April 14, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on March 10, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Nilson’s motion, Vice Chair Linder’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Chair Clinton abstained. Commissioner Hoke was off the dais. Commissioner Huddleston was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer. Commissioner Herrera and Chair Clinton asked for the distribution of the data and final report regarding Good Fix. 3. Staff briefing regarding the implementation of new shelter software at the Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Austin Pets Alive! regarding license agreement reports. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. 5. Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget including a review of budget requests made by the Animal Services Office and the process for Fiscal Year 2026 budget development. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Parliamentarian. The motion to approve Commissioner Nilson as Chair failed on Commissioner Norton’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second, on a 5-5 vote. Those voting aye were: Commissioners Ferguson, Holt, Herrera, Nilson, and Norton. Those voting nay were: Chair Clinton, Vice Chair Linder, Commissioners Dulzaides, Hoke, and Nemer. Commissioner Huddleston was absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Clinton as Chair failed on Vice Chair Linder’s motion, …
Information is from October 1, 2024– May 31, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2025 3450 3792 7242 2025 3289 3585 6874 2025 -161 -207 -368 2025 2253 130 694 157 66 4 281 3585 2025 2087 497 581 104 20 0 3289
May 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 On May 5, 2025, Animal Services transitioned to a new database for shelter management. This transition is ongoing and has potentially impacted data reporting. Austin Animal Center Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • The live outcome rate for May 1-5 was 89.23%. For May 6-31, the live outcome rate was 91.02%. • A total of 1,332 animals were brought to the shelter which included 840 dogs, 466 cats, 37 wild animals, 7 rabbits, 6 guinea pigs, and one bird. • A total of 500 animals were adopted (168 adult dogs, 69 puppies, 128 kittens, 122 adult cats, 5 rabbits, 4 mice, 2 birds, and 2 guinea pigs). • A total of 80 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On May 1, there were 922 animals within the ASO inventory. • On June 1, there were 1307 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 9 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 4 fencing assistance applications and implanted 0 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 91 injured animals and delivered approximately 28 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers submitted 33 specimens for rabies testing. We had 6 positive bats, 6 decomposed bats, and 1 decomposed raccoon. Wildlife Data is partially incomplete and does not include non-coyote wildlife. • There were 44 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 22 sightings, 17 wild sick, 2 incidents, 1 encounter, and 2 wild injured • Out of 44 coyote related activities, 25 (57%) reports fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and observation) o There were no encounters or incidents reported for the month of May. Volunteer Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • 520 volunteers contributed 6,889 hours in May. • • The Volunteer Program held 4 orientations, introducing 118 potential volunteers to shelter operations. The Volunteer Program scheduled 16 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 162 hours of laundry, dishes and other duties as assigned. • 158 volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer development and onboarding training. 2 • 21 individuals donated 42 hours toward group volunteer service, through dog-walking and general cat care. Foster & …
Variances from LDC sought for addition and pool on fragile slope • 601 Kinney is on a steep slope above 32 residences, the Villas of Lost Creek -C15-2025-0007 • Statement: “Buda is a big flat rock” should be reviewed • Statement: “along the edge of a small canyon that has created a unique erosive condition” should be reviewed. • Survey plat shows elevations from 510’ to 485’ ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION “Bedrock” on top of Clay follow yellow lines to collapse at Barton Spgs Rd /Lamar ITEM02/2-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Elevation at 601 Kinney ITEM02/3-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Villas of Lost Canyon -32 Residences ITEM02/4-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Slope adjustment after removal of toe of stable slope- Dr. Peter Flawn sketch Buda Limestone Del Rio Clay ITEM02/5-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Barton Springs Rd at Lamar 1960’s- Flawn ITEM02/6-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/7-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Wooldridge Dr. Slope Failure ITEM02/8-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Collapse, Landslide, Slope Failure, Erosion • 80 foot high 300 ft long landslide collapsed into Shoal Creek from Wooldridge Dr. down to the trail near 25th St. at Lamar Blvd • Damaged 300 ft. of Hike and Bike trail • Actual $60 Million to move the trail etc., Estimated $25 million. • Lawsuit between homeowners and City was settled in April. ITEM02/9-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Wooldridge Dr. fallen boulders in Shoal Creek $60 Million to Repair City land ITEM02/10-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Shoal Creek Trail closed due to Wooldridge Dr. Slope Failure ITEM02/11-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Wooldridge Dr. Topographical Map 580 ‘to 510 ‘ elevation Wooldridge Dr. ITEM02/12-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION 910 Poplar Street Slope Failure ITEM02/13-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION 910 Poplar St. Slope Failure ITEM02/14-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION 910 Poplar St. Slope Failure (Variance from 150 ft. to 50 ft. for CEF) ITEM02/15-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Before Development 910 Poplar St. Feb. 2021 ITEM02/16-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/17-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/18-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/19-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/20-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/21-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/22-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Zilker Neighborhood Association zilkerneighborhood@gmail.com 2009 Arpdale Austin, TX 78704 June 9, 2025 Re: Case C15-2025-0007, 601 Kinney, Austin TX 78704 To: Board of Adjustment, City of Austin Dear Chair and Board Members: The variance application at 601 Kinney does not meet the findings regarding reasonable use, hardship, and area character, as described below. In addition, the proposed construction on a steep slope could damage the homes in the canyon below (see letters of opposition submitted by residents of Lost Canyon and the presentation on slope failures submitted by Megan Meisenbach). One intent of the applicable ordinance, which ties the height limit to the slope average, is to …
Case C15-2025-0019 7211 Ridge Oak Rd Austin Tim Favorite, on behalf of the Woods at Legend Oaks HOA 11950 Jollyville Road Austin TX 78759 OPPOSED The Board of directors, architectural committee, and several neighbors in the area have stated that they are opposed to the 8’ fence being installed in the neighborhood due to the fact that the rest of the front facing fences in the neighborhood are 6’ tall. This creates an inconsistency in the neighborhood, and it obstructs the view from the neighboring houses.
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Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB June 2025 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates Food Plan Dashboard Now LIVE City Staff Report Back to Council ● City staff will provide another Memo to Council in October 2025 ● City staff will provide a summary of the Food Plan Memo to the CWEP (Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks) Council Committee in fall 2025 Implementation Collaborative ● City and County staff developed an Interlocal Agreement to support a Food Plan implementation collaborative (Strategy 9.1) ● On May 8th, City Council approved an RCA to negotiate a contract with the County ● On May 13th, Travis County Commissioners Court approved the ILA with the City ● City staff are developing an RFP for support of an implementation collaborative. Will be released in mid-2025. ● Consultant should be on-board in fall of 2025. Food Plan Implementation Convening ● First Food Plan Implementation Convening occurred on May 9th ● Considering additional options for summer 2025 ● Next Convening in fall of 2025 Travis County Food Plan Updates Nothing new to report Thank You! Travis County Environmental Quality: Sustainability Programs www.austintexas.gov/food /austinsustainability
AGRICULTURAL VALUATIONS IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY Ian Dill - COA Office of Climate Action and Resilience Background Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) creates the criteria for Agricultural Valuations based on primary use and property history. The State Comptroller releases guidelines for all Texas counties based on 1966 and 1978 Constitutional Amendments. Properties must pass 3 tests to qualify: “Principal Use” Test “Degree of Intensity” Test Time Period Test TCAD Structure TCAD has a big Board of Directors which is elected and run by a Chief Appraiser The Director appoints the Agricultural Appraisal Advisory Board, at least 2 of which are recipients of an Agricultural Exemption This has no decision-making authority over Exemptions! They advise on intensity standards Any issues with specific appraisals are handled by the Appraisal Review Board Appraisal Review Board members are private citizens appointed by TCAD Defining the Problem 3 main problems with Agricultural Valuations in Travis County: Agricultural Valuations ought to help stop the loss of Travis County Farmland. 1. Farmers in Austin/Travis County have trouble getting an exemption. 2. Not well aligned with goals in the Food Systems Plan. 3. Conspicuous properties are receiving valuations for land on or around large developments. Travis County has lost 11% of its farmland acreage and 21% of its farms since 2017. Average farm size has grown by 13% since 2017. Properties receiving a 1-d-1 exemption in the City of Austin (2023) 1-d-1 --- Open Space Agricultural Use (Dry Cropland, Pasture) 1-d-1B --- Beekeeping 1-d-1E --- Ecological Lab 1-d-1W --- Wildlife Conservation Barriers to Farmer Accesss The guidelines offer no way to measure intensity for a huge share of our crop mix! As of 2022, $14 million in crop sales out of the total $63 million are vegetables, melons, potatoes, sweet potatoes, nurseries, greenhouses, floriculture, or sod. Negotiations and challenges to appraisal process are complex and time-consuming. Food Systems Plan Alignment Stated Goals The Food Systems Plan (2024) aims for a diverse food inventory (Goal 4) and support regenerative food production (Goal 1). Assessment Process Assessors seem to take a snapshot of farms which misleads them about the intensity and farming techniques being used. Program-Wide Trends Even if only farms or conservation lands get exempted, the fact that the largest exempted properties are attached to a new factory and a racetrack indicate that the program is currently a development incentive. Recommendations - TCAD 1. Update and clarify intensity and size …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-003 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Use of personal email addresses by City of Austin volunteer commissioners Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Raul Alvarez Recommendation Allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission respectfully requests that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. Specifically, commissioners and city staff should be explicitly allowed to copy personal email addresses when emailing commissioners at city (BC) email addresses. A commissioner’s official city email address should still be included on all official communications. Rationale: The City of Austin Clerk’s Office has begun informing staff liaisons for City of Austin boards and commissions that they must only use commissioners’ official city email addresses, due to a requirement in city code. Prior to this recent guidance, some commissioners had requested that correspondence be directed to both their city email address and a personal email address that they check more frequently. This enabled volunteer commissioners to avoid missing communications from liaisons, other city staff, fellow commissioners, and the public. Making communicating with staff and fellow commissioners easier can make serving boards and commissions more accessible and allow commissioners to be more productive on behalf of the City of Austin. Many volunteer commissioners are also working at least one full-time job. Many also have other family and community responsibilities and commitments. Many already have more than one email account to keep up with and adding another can be a significant burden for some commissioners. Commissioners are informed during the mandatory trainings for commissioners that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – city or personal – that the commissioner uses. Vote: 10-0 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Johnathon Blackburn; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: None Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-006 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Hiring New Austin Energy General Manager Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair Recommendation Establish decarbonization experience criteria for candidates and host public forum for finalists. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission recommends that the following be included in the hiring process for the next Austin Energy general manager: 1. Establishment of clear criteria for experience that align with the decarbonization goals of Austin Energy, as established by the City Council. 2. One or more hybrid format public forums for a short list (3-5) of finalists for the position that are open to the public and recorded. Attendees should have the opportunity to ask a question of the candidates. Rationale: The general manager of Austin Energy needs to be prepared for more than just operating an electric utility. Austin Energy is different from many utilities because it is publicly owned. And it is different even from many publicly owned utilities because of the priorities of the Austin community and the Austin City Council. The Austin City Council has repeatedly adopted plans that envision the phasing out of fossil fuels at the utility. Doing so will require several changes in programs, operations and policies at the utility. The next general manager must be someone who embraces this challenge and is eager to find solutions to difficult problems. The Austin Energy general manager must be comfortable with responding to the public in a productive way in times of crisis and as a regular course of business. The Austin Energy general manager at times becomes the most visible face of the city government. Engaging the public in a way that builds trust is essential. Participating in at least one public forum prior to being hired is one way to get a taste of how a candidate will approach responding to the public. Vote: 7-0-3 1 of 2 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison 2 of 2
