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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 14h

📣 Don't forget to make your voice heard at the ballot box!
Election Day 🗳️
Tuesday, Nov 4th
Find your location and times at:
wilcotx.gov/185/Elections
votetravis.gov

Today is election day. Don't forget to make your voice heard at The ballot box election day Tuesday November 4th. Wilcotx.gov/185/elections or votetravis.gov

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 14h

Please register ahead of time to submit early questions and help us plan accordingly.
bit.ly/3VWg349
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RSVP: District 6 Public Safety Forum

Thank you so much for registering for the District 6 Public Safety Forum! We look forward to seeing you there. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ...

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 14h

📣 Join us for the next in our series of public forums, this one on the topics of public safety and homelessness in D6. Austin Police Department Chief, Lisa Davis and Director of Homeless Strategy, David Gray will be joining us to answer your questions about these topics in our District.
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Public Safety and Homelessness Forum. Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Anderson Mill Limited District Community Center 11500 El Salido Parkway Austin, Texas 78750. CM Laine invites you to join a conversation with APD Chief of Police, Lisa Davis and David Gray, director of Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations to ask questions, share your concerns and hear what's happening at the city. Light snacks and beverages provided. presented in English. Please register to submit questions in advance. Registration not required to attend.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday, I joined the Bull Creek Foundation, Friends of Springwoods Park, and Austin Parks and Recreation for It's My Park Day! I was happy to help beautify our public spaces so we can all enjoy the gifts of nature. It was a beautiful day for working together.

CM Laine is standing with Austin Parks and Recreation staff and members of the Bull Creek Foundation behind their table. They are outdoors at the Bull Creek Bluff Park.

CM Laine is standing with a group of volunteers at the Bull Creek Bluff Park.

CM Laine is standing with the President of Friends of Springwoods Park.

CM Laine is standing with a group of volunteers at Springwoods Park.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Un cordial saludo a todos los que celebran el Día de los Muertos. Hoy honramos a nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido y les recordamos que nunca los olvidaremos.

Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Warm wishes to all who observe el Día de los Muertos. Today we honor our loved ones who have passed and we remind them we will never forget them.

Día de los Muertos. A purple background with sugar skulls and flowers around the border.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 4d

Together, we helped build 25 new affordable, energy-efficient homes that will provide families with strength, stability, and hope. It was a privilege to honor the legacy of President Jimmy Carter in this way.
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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday, I joined volunteers at the 2025 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project with Austin Habitat for Humanity in the Whisper Valley community. This is the first year that this project has happened in Texas!
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CM Laine is standing with members of Austin Habitat for Humanity in front of a partially built house. They're all wearing hard hats and smiling.

CM Laine is standing with MPT Fuentes, Constable Morales, and members of Austin Habitat for Humanity in front of a partially built house. They're all smiling.

CM Laine is on a ladder hammering a nail into the outside wall of a partially built house.

CM Laine is leaning against the partially built wall of a house smiling.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 5d

Don't forget to make your voice heard at the ballot box & check out our new Travis Co. voting location at Balcones Bingo! Early voting is through Friday, October 31st & Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th.

Visit wilcotx.gov/185/elections or votetravis.gov to find the location nearest to you.

Early voting ends tomorrow! Don't forget to make your voice heard at the ballot box and check out our new Travis County location election day Tuesday November 4th. Wilcotx.gov/185/elections or votetravis.gov

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 7d

Mama Duke continues to redefine music and represent our city with power and pride. Congratulations on all your achievements!
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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 7d

I was so proud to present a proclamation honoring Mama Duke, a trailblazing Austin and District 6 artist and finalist on America's Got Talent!
Mama Duke earned Mel B’s Golden Buzzer, became the first female rapper to make it to the Top 10, and performs on Austin’s biggest stages!
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CM Laine is standing with Mama Duke, CM Harper-Madison, and CM Velasquez. They are all smiling and Mama Duke is holding her proclamation.

Mama Duke is shaking hands with CM Laine. CM Harper-Madison is smiling in the background.

Mama Duke and CM Laine are standing with a big crowd of fans at City Hall.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Diwali to our District 6 community! This Festival of Lights reminds us that even the smallest light can shine brightly through the darkest times. Wishing you joy, peace, and prosperity today and always.
#HappyDiwali

Happy Diwali! The background image is of a floral arrangement. Each flower has a candle in the middle of it.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 19d

Many in District 6 lost power during Winter Storm Uri. As we face more extreme weather, Austin Energy is developing a Resiliency Plan to strengthen our local grid, reduce outages, restore power faster, and better prepare for future storms.

💡 Share your feedback: speakupaustin.org/resiliency

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 20d

Austin voters will decide on the tax rate for this budget in November. Anyone who would like more information about the election can visit the City’s Ballot Propositions web site: www.austintexas.gov/page/ballot-propositions.
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Ballot Propositions

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www.austintexas.gov

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 20d

In August, Council adopted a budget that aligns with the City’s fiscal reserve policy, maintains the City’s AAA credit rating, & continues funding for essential services that reflect community input. At the proposed rate, the budget preserves current service levels & prepares for future needs.
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What is proposition Q? The proposed $0.05 property tax rate increase (above the voter approval rate) would provide for general fund maintenance and operational expenses such as Public Safety, parks and recreation, Public Health, and Community Services. Read more (arrow pointing to a QR code) or visit link in bio.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 20d

Please register at the link in bio or bit.ly/3VWg349 to submit early questions and help us plan accordingly.
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RSVP: District 6 Public Health Forum

Thank you so much for registering for the District 6 Public Health Forum! We look forward to seeing you there. The event will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at ...

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 20d

📣 Join us for another in our series of Public Forums this Saturday! We are partnering with Texas Children's Hospital to bring you resources and answers to questions from Austin Public Health, CTX Food Bank, Austin Pets Alive!, and more from 12:30-2:00pm.
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Healthy families Forum. Saturday, October 18th 2025 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.. CM Laine and Texas Children's Hospital are bringing together Austin Public Health, CTX food bank, Austin pets alive and other organizations that support healthy families. Please join us to find local resources available for you. Light snacks and beverages provided. presented in English Texas Children's Hospital 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Austin, Texas 78717. Please register to submit questions in advance. Registration not required to attend

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 24d

In particular, the location on 4th St, is celebrating its 4th Anniversary today. The present moment looks bleak, but we are examining ways that we, as a City, can continue to stand up for the culture of belonging that makes Austin a City for All.
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#NationalComingOutDay

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 24d

Today, on National Coming Out Day, I am heartbroken to learn that the State of Texas is going to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars for critical services if Austin does not remove its beloved Pride crosswalks.
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National coming out day. A pride flag flies in the background.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 25d

Council passed Item 17, authorizing the real estate transaction for the first City-owned Homeless Navigation Center. This facility will provide a place for individuals to access comprehensive support services in a safe, indoor environment located near healthcare, transit, and affordable housing. The background image is a photo of the new location.

Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 25d

📣 See my highlights from the October 9, 2025 regular meeting of the Austin City Council.

Council meeting recap. CM Laine is shown on the dais alongside other Councilmembers and Mayor Kirk Watson.

Council approved Item 15 continuing the I Belong program through El Buen Samaritano. Rental assistance and eviction prevention helps keep people in their homes and is a vital part of our overall strategy to reduce homelessness. The background image is of a man from El Buen Samaritano doing an intake with a client. He is sitting at a computer.

Council passed Item 16, to continue the operations of the ARCH Shelter and the 8th St Women’s Shelter with Family Endeavors. The background image is a picture of one of the rooms in the 8th Street Women's Shelter.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 25d

This #hispanicheritagemonth, I want to recognize spaces like this that preserve and uplift our region's history through educational programming and community events that bring people together.
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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 25d

Last week, I had the joy of touring the Mexic-Arte Museum which hosts a vibrant collection of over 5,000 pieces, reflecting visual expressions from artists living in the Texas area as well as art from Mexico.
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CM Laine is standing with the museum director inside the museum. They are both smiling.

CM Laine is looking at a mural on the wall of the museum.

A glittery green textured painting set on a glittery pink background.

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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 26d

Let’s stand together to protect the freedom to read and ensure our libraries and classrooms remain places of curiosity, creativity, and belonging.
#bannedbooksweek
#freedomtoread
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Council Member Krista Laine @cmkristalaine.bsky.social · 26d

Here in Austin, we’re fortunate to have a strong and thriving public library system that embraces inclusion and access for all. But across Texas and the country, many communities are facing increasing levels of censorship.
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