Sarah Eckhardt - Democrat for Travis County Commissioner’s Court - Precint 2

EK ♥ Call for applications for Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) Board Appointment: Click here for more details.

EK ♥ Talk local policy and politics over a burger at my next CHAT & CHEW on Wednesday, February 17th, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Hill-Bert’s Burgers, 7211 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757. [click here for map]

EK ♥ On Tuesday, January 26 Travis County approved a floodplain permit for TXI to locate a gravel mine atop natural beauty and amidst thriving agricultural and residential neighborhoods at Hunter’s Bend along the Colorado River. Read why I held my nose and voted “yes” and where we go from here on my Blog.

EK ♥ Highlights from Court 2.2.10

• Ronnie Reeferseed returns!  He’s on the mend from illness compounded by house and truck misfortunes.  Welcome back, Ronnie.  We missed you.
• Big Day in Citizens Communication with Ronnie’s return, Republic of Texas complaints, Ms. Dick, Mr. Priest and Mr. Pena.
• Healthy deliberation on space standards for civil and criminal courts as well as plans for robust community input on Travis County’s downtown master planning.
• On the Environment - another purchase toward the completion of the Balcones Canyonland Preserve.
• On Transportation - the County partners with the Downtown Austin Alliance, the City of Austin and CapMetro to encouraging transit use in and out of the central business district.
• On the Economy - the County contemplates a new “one-stop-shop” model for workforce training opportunities across the community.

See it on http://www.co.travis.tx.us/commissioners_court/minutes/2010/2010index.asp>

EK ♥ My QUARTERLY REPORT is available online or download/view the PDF. Additionally policy issues are discussed on my Blog.

Stay tuned for more updates on how we are moving forward to:

• A mobile future in which a fair, efficient and affordable mix of sidewalks, bike lanes, busses, rail and roads are available to all as we move from home to work;
• A green future in which the natural beauty and character of our environment is preserved and supported by our residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land use planning;
• A healthy future in which all residents have access to affordable physical and mental health care;
• A safe and fair future in which law enforcement works cooperatively with the communities it serves and courts are open, efficient, and fair; and
• A socially just future in which good regional governance in the public interest produces the highest efficiency, economic vitality, and quality of life for all its citizens.

- SE