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Supported the Circle C Tract 110 agreement, highlighting extensive open space preservation and past conservation donations.

Asked council to postpone Circle C Tract 110 amendments to preserve the South Bay road obligation and study traffic.

Criticized the Development Services Department for permitting delays and bureaucratic gridlock affecting local arts spaces.

Raised concerns about AI software contracts leading to layoffs and questioned startup pitch competition funding.

Detailed objections to Circle C Tract 110 changes regarding density calculations, traffic safety, and waiver of South Bay road construction.

Criticized the lack of published amendments and warned against repeating past development mistakes.

Spoke on behalf of Endeavor, defending the annexation, infrastructure responsibilities, and environmental restoration plans.

Warned against ceding council authority and giving massive tax giveaways to corporations like Amazon.

Expressed deep disappointment over the closed-door process and lack of community inclusion.

Protested public subsidies for private billionaires while working families struggle with gentrification.

Asked council to vote no and remove loopholes benefiting the developer.

Expressed frustration over rushed amendments and the stark contrast in treatment between labor unions and the broader public.

Warned that the project continues the legacy of the 1928 master plan by dumping industrial pollution in East Austin.

Represented Evergreen Austin, urging council to protect green spaces and prioritize park funding over corporate giveaways.

Argued that for-profit corporations should not receive public handouts while community needs go unmet.

Called the project corporate welfare that yields poor job-creation metrics per acre.

Voiced strong support for the project as an economic driver that expands public trail and river access.

Voiced neutral-to-concerned comments emphasizing the complexity of drainage, environmental oversight, and public trust.

Expressed deep concerns over flooding risks in the Carson Creek watershed and demanded strict regulatory guardrails.

Urged adherence to the 2012 Colorado River Corridor Plan and warned against making bad deals with developers.

Argued that private corporate investment should not rely on taxpayers to carry financial risks.

Highlighted concerns regarding the poorly understood alluvial aquifer and the rushed pace of negotiations.

Criticized the process for circumventing boards and commissions and warned of political consequences.

A neighboring property owner who spoke in favor of the TIRZ to coordinate infrastructure and mobility improvements.

Warned against private corporate cities and urged council to research national trends in failed mega-developments.

A nearby resident on Hergots Lane who asked council to delay the TIRZ to protect local families from displacement.

Questioned the use of various tax incentives and land development bonuses for well-funded corporations.

Strongly condemned building industrial projects on an alluvial floodplain.

Opposed the project and its massive subsidies for a company associated with poor labor practices.

Urged rejection or postponement of all Dog's Head items due to disregard for public input.

Stood with the Environmental Commission in asking for a delay until January 2027 for proper studies.

A nearby resident urging council to vote against a 45-year commitment lacking adequate preparation.

Highlighted ambiguities in terms like 'open space' and noted the proximity of heavy industrial and drone facilities.

Representing Aura, took a neutral stance on the TIRZ but advocated for high-density, mixed-use, and transit-supportive design.

Performed a satirical song criticizing the deal, secret plans, and tax giveaways to billionaires.

Landscape architect who spoke in favor of using a TIRZ to heal and reclaim decades of severe mining scars.

Expressed support for responsible growth, job creation, and expanding the city's tax base.

Expressed optimism for future generations regarding jobs, housing, and parks provided by the project.

Voiced support for the project's career opportunities, residential communities, and riverfront parks.

A long-time resident of the dog's head area who supported the project as a thoughtful master plan to replace uncoordinated industrial use.

Supported the project for its economic development, airport proximity, trail connectivity, and generation of general fund revenue for social services.

Shared personal history with the difficult, mined nature of the property and urged support for a wonderful transformation.

Argued against providing public subsidies to corporate empires like Amazon and Endeavor.

Supported the TIRZ as a legitimate reimbursement mechanism for infrastructure in the desired development zone.

Expressed concern over the proposed 154-foot wide Montopolis roadway extension cutting through historic neighborhoods and causing displacement.

Native Montopolis resident who warned against repeating the displacement of the 1928 master plan.

Chamber of Commerce representative supporting the project for responsible growth, job creation, and tax base expansion.

Noted that the TIRZ deadline is months away, proving there is no legal emergency forcing a rushed vote.

Urged the council to reject the development agreement amendments due to lack of public notice and environmental risks.

Spoke against the project, highlighting flooding, displacement, and environmental dangers to the Colorado River.

Criticized the deal for waiving environmental criteria and urged council to stop and reconsider.

Argued against providing tax handouts to billionaires and large corporations at the expense of natural resources.

Spoke in favor of the development agreement and TIRZ, highlighting voluntary annexation benefits and environmental restoration.

Urged council to vote no on Item 111, citing grid reliability, massive corporate profits, and lack of need for tax incentives.

Criticized the project for violating city strategic plans, the Open Meetings Act, and failing proper departmental review.

Supported the CIB and workforce development programs through Universal Tech Movement, urging upstream investments over reactive policing.

Supported Universal Tech Movement and youth employment programs, emphasizing the accountability and value of audited workforce contracts.

Expressed concern over lack of community engagement, nebulous plans involving a Fortune 100 company, and potential data center uses.

Questioned why taxpayer money is needed for a project that consultants describe as economically feasible, calling it corporate welfare.

Criticized the lack of constituent input and expressed concern that public revenue is being diverted away from public schools like AISD.

Called for baseline public health assessments and emphasized the need to respect East Austin residents.

Shared concerns about severe local drainage issues and flooding in the Dog's Head area based on recent volunteer visits.

Urged a 'no' vote on the TERS, citing illusory affordable housing commitments and severe flood risks in high-risk flood zones.

Described how Carson Creek flooding and project impacts threaten her family's historic property and party barn business.

Argued that industrial development is already booming in the southeast sub-market without subsidies, failing the statutory 'but-for' test.

Questioned the city's approach to non-disclosure agreements and urged slowing down on a major project.

Analyzed general fund spin-offs, arguing the project yields minimal direct benefit per resident and suggesting more limited infrastructure partnerships.

Argued that land in the area is developable without taxpayer subsidies, pointing to nearby successful construction projects built without TERS assistance.

Spoke in opposition on behalf of GAVA, supporting the Environmental Commission's recommendation to postpone the TERS vote until transparent public engagement and environmental assessments occur.

Warned that the project would create the furthest upstream heavy industrial site on the Colorado River, risking water quality.

Asked the council to delay the TERS to incorporate Environmental Commission recommendations, protect river corridors, and secure firm housing commitments.

Argued there is no legal or technical case for the TERS and questioned the water and power demands of the project.

Asked the council to pause the TERS process, collect more information, and engage the community, questioning why tax benefits are needed if the development would happen anyway.

Spoke for Poder in opposition to giving millions in tax money to millionaires while cutting program services.

Expressed opposition to the tax benefits, citing environmental concerns, potential traffic displacement along Montopolis, and impervious cover issues.

Urged the council to show courage and say no to an environmentally dangerous and politically catastrophic deal.

Raised concerns about the lack of transparency and transit connectivity for the St. John project.

Criticized the rushed 45-year development agreement, lack of public process, 100% impervious cover, and lack of environmental protections.

Expressed deep concern over environmental racism, displacement, and lack of community engagement regarding eastern Austin developments.

Expressed concern over lack of board and commission scrutiny, high impervious cover, and tax breaks for the Dog's Head development agreement.

Expressed concern about building dense development in a floodplain along the Colorado River given increasing flood risks from climate change.

Spoke in opposition to the HOME resolution on behalf of PODER, calling it a gentrification policy affecting East Austin.

Spoke in opposition as ANC president, highlighting expensive million-dollar units built under HOME.

Spoke in support of the HOME code improvements, criticizing obstructionist opposition to missing middle housing.

Spoke in opposition to the HOME improvements resolution, citing inconclusive staff reports and high median sales prices.

Performed an original musical piece highlighting water scarcity and concerns over data centers and artificial intelligence.

Spoke in support of the economic development plan, contrasting past exclusionary planning with current opportunities for underserved communities.

Spoke in support of the economic development framework, emphasizing business opportunity and local commerce.

Expressed support for the economic development framework on behalf of Visit Austin, highlighting tourism and sports infrastructure.

Thanked council for removing defense and AI sectors but urged permanent prohibitions against war profiteering and data centers.

Spoke on behalf of the Real Estate Council of Austin in strong support of the economic development framework.

Expressed support for the COTA hotel agreement on behalf of Unite Here, highlighting good union hospitality jobs.

Expressed enthusiasm for the COTA hotel project as a transformative economic anchor for Del Valle.

Voiced strong support on behalf of the Del Valle Community Coalition for the COTA hotel project, calling it a long-awaited economic anchor that will bring local jobs and amenities.

Supported the project on behalf of the Del Valle Community Coalition, emphasizing local jobs and parklands.

Detailed the $950+ million investment, noting zero upfront city costs, performance-based tax rebates, and labor agreements with Unite Here.

Raised concerns about transparency, public hearings, and transit equity under Title VI for the COTA hotel project.

Expressed availability as the COO of RUIDA to answer questions regarding the proposed hotel development.

Expressed strong support for the project on behalf of Unite Here Local 23, highlighting good wages and benefits for working people.

Criticized the large subsidy for a wastewater interceptor on the east side amid water resource concerns.

Expressed support for middle housing like duplexes and townhomes but warned against relaxing setbacks too much and urged respect for deed restrictions and parking needs.

Spoke strongly in favor of the St. John housing project, emphasizing the urgent need for affordable housing and neighborhood benefits.