Amy Stansbury interviews Laurie Eiserloh, candidate for District Judge, 455th Judicial District in the Travis County Democratic Primary (March 2022).

Laurie Eiserloh - District Judge, 455th Judicial District

On February 27th, Austin City Council will vote on a new set of rules regulating short-term rentals (Airbnbs and Vrbos) in Austin. To learn more about what's been proposed, host Amy Stansbury spoke with Daniel Word (from the City of Austin Development Services Department) and Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen. 

The Past And Present Of Regulating Short-Term Rentals (Airbnbs) In Austin

Should the City of Austin build caps over I-35? That's the question Austin City Council has to decide on May 22nd. To dive deeper into the details and learn more about the debate over this issue, host Amy Stansbury sat down with Julio Gonzalez Altamirano, Council Member Ryan Alter, and Tom Wald. 

Should Austin Build Caps Over I-35?

How did this past legislative session impact Austin? Host Amy Stansbury sits down with state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (who represents most of the Austin area) to hear her thoughts. 

Podcast music by Blue Dot Sessions and The Tiarras

Your State Senator Recaps The Legislative Session

On August 13th, Austin City Council will vote on a new budget for next year, one that will likely include a TRE or a tax rate election. In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury sits down with three Council Members (Ellis, Vela, and Duchen) to help explain what a TRE is and share their thoughts on the city's budget. 

What's Going On With The City's Budget?

This episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour gives you a more in-depth look at the arguments and for and against Prop Q, featuring interviews with Council Member Duchen (who voted against the city's budget) and Council Member Vela (who voted for it). 

Let's Talk About Prop Q

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