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

News & Updates

EK ♥ The March Coffee Jolt has been cancelled. See y’all at next month’s event (details coming soon)!

EK ♥ The deadline for applications for my appointments to the Child Protective Services Board has been extended. Click here for details.

EK ♥ New blog post: Kicking the Habit for Hatred

EK ♥ Highlights from the 2.25.10 Work Session

  • The Court heard testimony on the causes of ozone in our region and the effects of our future designation by the EPA under the new federal ozone standards. Of interest is the Williamson County representative’s testimony on the veracity of the health statistics underpinning the proposed EPA standards.
  • The Court heard moving testimony on the benefits of the Congregate Meals program co-sponsored by Travis County and Meals on Wheels and More. Click here for the video.

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    EK ♥ Highlights from the 2.23.10 Voting Session

  • The Court considered proposals by both St. David’s and Seton to financially contribute to STAR Flight, our airborne medical emergency transport. The Court will continue negotiations with both hospital systems and reconsider the proposals in March.
  • The Court received an update on county debt capacity and options going into the next budget cycle.

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    EK ♥ January was Poverty Awareness Month. Click here to read the facts and learn how you can make a difference.

    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 ♥ 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.

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