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But City Council members expressed concern about spending $500,000 more on an approach that doesn't get people into more permanent housing.
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The rapid rehousing program is supposed to provide up to 24 months of rental assistance and support services for people experiencing homelessness. But many people in the program say they need more time.
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While in office, Watson has been at the helm of some controversial decisions. If he is reelected he will serve a full four-year term.
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The former Dallas city manager will begin the role next month. The city manager is the highest-ranking employee at Austin City Hall.
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The outgoing Dallas city manager has 30 years of experience in local government. In Dallas, he helped lead projects around homelessness, policing and growth.
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Broadnax resigned as Dallas' city manager last month. City Council will finalize his hiring at a meeting April 4. It's unclear how much he will make.
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The city is hosting a town hall for the public to meet the two candidates for the job, typically the highest paid city executive. Austin has been without a permanent city manager since Spencer Cronk was fired in February 2023.
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Currently, owners have to tow food trucks to a city facility for annual inspections. The process is time-consuming and expensive, putting a burden on small business owners.
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The city received 39 applications for the job. The council narrowed down the pool of candidates last week.
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The city's financial team said sales tax revenue has fallen flat and put the budget behind initial projections.