Episode 80: Discussing Austin's Omnibus SXSW/COVID-19 Resilience Plan
(RUN TIME - 14:48)
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Today's episode features returning guest, Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (District 6).
He and A.J. discuss the member's omnibus resolution, Item 91, developed in response to the dual impact of SXSW's cancelation and COVID-19.
Set for Council consideration and vote on March 26, the resolution would direct City Manager Spencer Cronk to:
Develop programs and consider options to support the small and local businesses and workers impacted by the cancellation of SXSW and the additional subsequent measures taken to address COVID-19; and
Authorize the waiver or suspension of resolutions related to programs and policies cited in the resolution as necessary to effectuate this resolution.This episode was recorded remotely on March 24, 2020.
Related episodes:
Episode 53: Budget and Policy Talk with Austin Council Member Jimmy Flannigan
Episode 30: Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Council District 6, on 2019 policy predictions
Episode 92 : Processing with Austin Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1)
Episode 88: Austin Council Member Paige Ellis discusses the Healthy Streets Program
Episode 80: Discussing Austin's Omnibus SXSW/COVID-19 Resilience Plan
Episode 59: Land Development Code Draft 1 with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza
Reference links:
Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (City of Austin)
Council Member Jimmy Flannigan on Facebook
Twitter: @JimmyFlannigan
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