The Austin Chapter of The Center for New Liberalism. Free Trade, Abundant Housing, & Taco Trucks on Every Corner!
Austin, TX
Joined September 2020
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Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Today, we're proud to formally endorse @SenatorHeinrich and @SenWhitehouse's Bipartisan American Affordability & Jobs Act (BAAJA).
As part of our endorsement, CNL has sent a letter signed by 45 of our United States chapters to the US Senate in support of the legislation.
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
We think we are in the clear to congratulate our mayor-elect @nithyavraman and her team on a hard-fought victory. Your focus on affordability and good governance inspired our membership, Madam Mayor-elect, and we look forward to being partners in building a bigger, better LA!
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Congratulations, folks.
The most significant federal housing reform in a generation just became law.
Itโs time to build.
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
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I'm so grateful for the outpouring of support from our District 6 community and beyond! Thank you to everyone who has canvassed, texted, poll greeted, donated, put a sign in their yard, and voted!
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Tune in to the CNL election livestream tonight! Starting at 6pm ET, @JeremiahDJohns will be livestreaming the results on Twitch.
twitch.tv/cnliberalism
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Excited to be live tweeting with @progbrit tonight as the U.S. election results come in.
Stay tuned as we bring you up to date election commentary from @colinmort in Washington D.C.
Weโre all waiting with bated breath as America decides๐บ๐ธ๐ณ๏ธ
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
We're live with @YIMBYsforHarris right now! Join us for a livestream and phonebanking event!
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=0vK0ZbdUโฆ
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Colorado Governor @jaredpolis on the state's dual investments in housing and transit: โWe made it easier to build accessory dwelling units. We got rid of parking requirements: letโs let the market determine whether you need one parking spot or two, or even zero. We also got multi-family zoning within half a mile of transit hubs. So a family of four might have one car instead of two. How do you get that lifestyle available to more people?โ
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
free speech except for important national symbols isnโt in my copy of the constitution
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Polling locations should be safe havens for democracy.
But today, on the first day of early voting in Travis county, we heard disappointing news about behavior by Marc Duchen's campaign.
Our statement below:
ALT statement from AURA Board: This morning, AURA had a volunteer poll greeting at the Northwest Recreation Center. At around 9 AM, we were made aware of a Marc Duchen volunteer verbally and physically harassing the young AURA volunteer โ screaming profanities and attempting to grab at our volunteer. This troubling incident demands immediate attention. We call on Marc Duchen to publicly denounce such behavior from his supporters. The democratic process should be safe, respectful, and free from intimidation or harassment. We hope Marc will agree and take a strong stand by speaking out against any actions of his supporters that could threaten the integrity of our elections and the safety of those participating in them.
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
The @tedcruz campaign says they raised $66K hours after @BetoORourke talked about the #TXSEN debate on CNN. This morning the @ColinAllredTX campaign said the Dallas Congressman raised $1M since the debate. @FOX4
This is awesome! In the hours after Beto went on CNN to slam me, we raised $66k on tedcruz.org
Thank you, Beto!! Keep sending donors to tedcruz.org
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
โWhen 30 million Texans were relying on a Senator spring into action โ Ted Cruz went to Cancun. That's who he is. If you give me the chance to be your U.S. Senator, I'll never abandon you. " -- @ColinAllredTX #TXSenateDebate
Join our fight at txoffense.com ๐ณ๏ธ
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Population of Texas has grown by 2 million in just the past 5 years and yet home and apartment prices are low and declining ... because developers can build.
Power demand is up 14% in the same time and yet electricity costs are low and declining ... because developers can build.
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Always a treat to be able to speak to @UDems. They really are changing the world (and Austin) for the better โ๐ฝ
Thank yโall for having me!
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
How have you been getting around as part of #WeekWithoutDrivingATX week?
However you've been doing it, share your stories using the hashtag above. Thanks to everyone who's participating!
๐ด๐ผโโ๏ธ For #WeekWithoutDrivingATX, electric bikes & scooters offer great alternatives!ย
โก๏ธ @austinenergy's e-Ride Rebate makes eco-friendly travel more affordable. bit.ly/e-ride
๐ฟ @CapMetroATX MetroBike is also an easy option for short trips.ย capmetro.org/bikeshare
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
Special shoutouts to our partner organizations @YIMBYsforHarris, @UDems, @AustinYoungDems, & @atx_newlibs for joining in the rally for an abundant Austin!
ALT Large stuffed bee with a sign labeled "YIMBees for Harris"
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
One of the hardest parts about developing small projects (5-15 units) is balancing the cost of government fees / regulations without the scale to spread the cost out.
In other words, itโs just as complicated and costly to permit 15 units as it is to permit 150 units in many municipalities. In some ways itโs harder.
You donโt quite have enough money to hire the right consultants and also cover the cost of time.
Missing middle projects appear simple but many times are money losers or breakeven.
Austin New Liberals ๐๐ฝ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฅ retweeted
On Tuesday, Texans set a record for power demand in October. During the peak period, solar & wind provided 35-40% of the power while thermal plants struggled w/ 13,000 megawatts of outages. Batteries then surged to >3,700 MW to provide 6% of power (an all time record). #txlege
