| | Dear Neighbors,
I'm writing to remind you about the District 10 Land Development Code Town Hall on Wednesday, March 11th. Please join me for a discussion about this process and the details of the current proposal, as well as ways to engage. As a refresher, the code has been approved on two readings, with Council Members Kitchen, Pool and Tovo joining me in voting no each time. It is important to note that Council's third and final vote is expected to occur in the next few weeks.
District 10 Land Development Code Town Hall Wednesday, March 11 6:30-8:30 p.m. Congregation Agudas Achim 7300 Hart Lane (On the Jewish Community Center campus)
Ahead of the town hall, please review the LDC FAQ on the City's website. If your question has not been answered in that document, you can email Kurt.Cadena-Mitchell@austintexas.gov directly. Please be sure to include your address and phone number.
We also have created an event page on Facebook for folks to share. Please feel free to invite your neighbors. I hope to see you there.
Regards,
Alison Alter Council Member, District 10 |
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| | | Coronavirus Update
No positive test results for COVID-19 have been received by Austin Public Health at this time. However, Austin-Travis County is prepared for the possibility of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Proactive preparedness measures have been undertaken by Austin Public Health (APH), in coordination with local, state and federal partners.
In response to the increasing concerns of COVID-19 across the nation, the City of Austin and Travis County have declared a “local state of disaster” to more proactively increase preventative measures and require mitigation plans for events in the region. The declaration was made ahead of this month’s Spring Festival season following recommendations from interim local health authority Dr. Mark Escott, who acted on advice from an independent panel of experts. The declaration effectively cancels South By Southwest for this year.
You can watch the joint press conference here or by clicking the photo below. A post-press conference press release can be read here. |
| | Despite the disaster declaration, the health authority still anticipates significant numbers of visitors to the Austin-Travis County area over the Spring Festival season. The planning and coordination efforts therefore continue.
If you feel unwell, please contact your primary care provider before going to a clinic, urgent care or emergency department, to prevent any potential spread.
To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including flu and COVID-19, follow these measures:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or use a tissue to cover it, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
For the most up-to-date information, including actions you can personally take, please visit www.austintexas.gov/covid19. |
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