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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · 15h

Read about the City's response to the Federal shutdown, with resources for food access, utility bill relief, and healthcare services in our latest newsletter.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · 14d

Severe drought and fire weather conditions creating threat to lives and property – take wildfire precautions by visiting ReadyCentralTexas.org

Ready Central Texas

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · 14d

This allows us to quickly activate local emergency operations centers, request state assistance, and reassign staff or equipment for fire protection.

The declaration can only last for 7 days. Thursday, Oct. 23rd City Council will vote whether or not to extend the declaration.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · 14d

⚠️ Disaster Declaration: Severe Draught and Fire Weather Conditions
Austin & Travis County are currently in a “flash drought” – 43 days without rain and counting.

On Oct. 20th, Mayor Kirk Watson and County Judge Andy Brown declared a local state of disaster.

Austin, Travis County issue disaster orders for wildfire risk

Austin and Travis County issued preemptive disaster declarations to speed wildfire response as flash drought, burn bans and a high-risk Tuesday forecast raise concern for rapid fire spread.

www.statesman.com

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · 28d

Formerly known as Broadmoor Station, North Burnet/Uptown Station will feature:
🚆 2 double-length platforms
🛤️ ½ mile of double track
🚲Pedestrian + bike-friendly access
🅿️ 200 shared parking spots
🚏 Local bus connections
🦺 Safety + lighting upgrades
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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · 28d

Big transit news for North Austin: Construction on CapMetro’s newest Red Line station — North Burnet/Uptown Station — kicks off next month!
This is a major step in Project Connect’s vision for a more connected Austin. (1/2)

communityimpact.com/austin/north...

Construction of CapMetro's newest Red Line station to begin next month

Construction on North Burnet/Uptown Station, previously known as Broadmoor Station, is slated to begin in November.

communityimpact.com

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · Oct 2

Our statement on the detainment of Austin veteran aboard flotilla from MPT @vanessaforatx.bsky.social and CM's Vasquez, Vela, Laine, @cmzoqadri.bsky.social, and @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social.

We have heard the distressing news that the flotilla bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid has been intercepted and those aboard are being unlawfully detained. Among those are Gregory Stoker, a veteran, journalist and Austin resident of District 4. We urge the federal government to take every necessary measure to ensure the protection and safe return of any American detained and that urgently needed aid is able to reach the civilian families suffering in Gaza.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 18

We hope this investigation will be quickly dismissed and we can get on with the important work of our city.

Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 18

Austin embraces equity as a core value because equity means fairness. We believe in fairness for everyone, regardless of race, gender, or income, and we are proud that our City has prioritized fairness in hiring and contracts.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 18

As a longtime civil rights lawyer, I take an allegation of racial discrimination seriously, but the announced DOJ investigation seems to be very much off the mark.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 16

Austin resident and veteran Greg Stoker is part of a coalition bravely carrying food and supplies to aid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. I proudly join CMs Qadri and Fuentes and Congressman Doggett co-signing a letter demanding his safe passage.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 16

You can see up-to-date stats on eviction filings on BASTA Austin's Eviction Dashboard

Evictions in the City of Austin & Travis County, TX

Looker Studio turns your data into informative dashboards and reports that are easy to read, easy to share, and fully customizable.

lookerstudio.google.com

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 16

Next month, our office will partner with other Council offices to advance new policies to protect Austin renters!

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Sep 16

At the Housing and Planning Committee, our office co-sponsored a report from BASTA Austin showing evictions in Travis County are high and increasing. We're committed to working with BASTA and other advocates to protect renters from these stressful and destabilizing circumstances.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 27

Items 101: Exploring Solutions for Homelessness

We're join Mayor Watson and CMs Qadri and Velasquez on a resolution to explore funding for more community-based, non-traditional shelter options aimed at expanding shelter space and supporting job training programs.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 27

Items 86-87: Mental and Behavioral Health

Enables Integral Care to provide behavioral health services and basic needs and to organize community forums for creative and collaborative problem solving, inclusive community participation, and community consensus building.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 27

Item 84: Maternal and Infant Health

Extends the partnership with the University of Texas at Austin for the Mama Sana/Vibrant Woman program to improve birth outcomes and maternal/infant health within vulnerable communities of color.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 27

Item #65: Transitioning Out of Homelessness

The City will continue partnering with The Other Ones Foundation to brings a variety of supportive services on-site at Camp Esperanza, including healthcare, mental health care, substance use services, training in skilled trades and more.

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lots of support for public health on this week’s Council agenda!
🗒️ These are some of the highlights from the August 28, 2025 meeting:

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 20

Adults 50 year and older: The Commission on Aging needs to hear from you! Take their Quality of Life Survey here: bit.ly/joinQOL

Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study 2025

The City of Austin seeks your feedback on what it is like to age in your community. The survey takes about ten minutes to complete and identifying information is not required or requested. Please sele...

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 20

Improvements coming to the dam and detention pond within Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park! austintexas.gov/department/creek-flooding

Creek Flooding

There are more than 9,000 buildings in the 100-year floodplain in Austin. In addition, more than 300 bridges are subject to flooding. We plan, design and construct projects to help reduce flood risk ...

austintexas.gov

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 20

Job seekers can connect with CoA departments and local employers are the City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair
Thursday, Sept 4th
10 am – 3 pm
City of Austin Permitting & Development Center (PDC)
6310 Wilhelmenia Delco Dr.
www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-au...

City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair

The City of Austin is dedicated to helping provide employment opportunities to the Austin community.

www.eventbrite.com

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join our Community Meeting with Austin Public Library Director Hannah Terrell to hear about the changes to Recycled Reads forms.gle/HVfMQzx84jhg...
📚 Community Meeting: Changes to Recycled Reads
📆 Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
🕰️ 6:30 pm
📍 Northwest Rec Center - 2913 Northland Dr.

Community Meeting: Recycled Reads - RSVP

Council Member Siegel would like to invite you to a public meeting to discuss the Austin Public Library’s “Recycled Reads” program and how it will be affected by the City’s fiscal year 25-26 budget. ...

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Aug 20

📧 New District 7 Newsletter out now! In this issue: What's in the newly adopted budget?

What's In the FY 25-26 Budget?

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Council Member Mike Siegel @mikesiegeld7.bsky.social · Jul 29

This Thursday’s Council meeting is one of the most important moments of the budget cycle and could determine the health of our City’s finances for years to come. We need to hear from you -- read more in our latest newsletter!
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