I am considering running to represent our community in the United States Congress.
We can make the world a better place if we fight for it – organize for it. I hope you'll consider joining me in this exploratory phase: rungregrun.org#TX35
If top Republicans won’t fix the Texas power grid and fight climate change, then we need someone in Congress who will— so our families don’t freeze in the next storm.
If the Texas Legislature continues to ban raising the minimum wage, then we need Congress to require living wages for all, with good healthcare, and the freedom to organize a union.
If we want housing we can afford, the cancelation of student debt, and a retirement we can rely on, then we need change at the federal level.
✊🏿 Formally recognizing & apologizing for the City’s participation in enslavement, Jim Crow, & discrimination, and affirming a commitment to reconciliation, restitution, & investment in Black Austin. #ATX kut.org/austin/2021-03…
⚡️💧Austin Energy & Water will *not* charge ridiculous utility rates from this disaster. In fact, tomorrow we're giving $10M in utility earnings back to struggling customers.
That's because our utilities are publicly owned. They serve the people rather than profit. Details 👇
In 1890, Austinites were fed up with high prices from private electric/water companies, so they voted to create public utilities.
Now, utility rates are set by City Council, & all earnings benefit our residents, not shareholders.
1. 📍 Establecer una lista central de propiedades de alquiler sin agua.
La ciudad ahora tiene un mapa de dónde aún no hay agua o dónde se han arreglado las tuberías: bit.ly/austinwaterout…. Si es propietario de una vivienda y necesita ayuda, visite austintexas.gov/atxrepairs
2. 🚨 Entrega de agua de emergencia dirigida.
La Ciudad ahora se está asegurando que habrá agua en cada conjunto de apartamentos que haya confirmado problemas de plomería, lo que significa que se han activado hidrantes cercanos para el agua o que se está entregando agua.
THREAD: 💧 Last week, I asked our City for four items to help us guarantee water for all Austinites. Here are a few updates on our efforts ⬇️
1. 📍 Establish a central list of rental properties without water in Austin.
The City now has a map of where water is still out or where the plumbing has been fixed: bit.ly/austinwaterout…. If you’re a homeowner who needs help, go to austintexas.gov/atxrepairs
2. 🚨 Targeted emergency water delivery.
The City is now ensuring, by staff or volunteers, that there will be water at every apartment complex that has confirmed plumbing issues. That means nearby fire hydrants have been activated for water or water is being delivered.
⚡ Actualización: Estuve en la llamada informativa de ERCOT y luego en una conversación con el alcalde. Esto es lo que he reunido:
2/ No llamaría esto"apagones continuos". Estos apagones no están "rodando" de una parte de la ciudad a otra, porque básicamente *todos* los circuitos que @austinenergy cree que puede apagar están actualmente apagados.
3/ Es decir, no hay "grupos" que se apagan y encienden. AE ha desactivado todo lo que cree que puede en este momento, debido a los requisitos estatales.