Austin City Council members' generous office budgets are under scrutiny, particularly after Ryan Alter's $100,000 donation to the Parks and Recreation Department. Alter's habit of using public funds for pet projects and donating to nonprofits and political groups has raised eyebrows. The city's loose policies allow council members to spend on consultants, staff retreats, office makeovers, and international travel. With Proposition Q asking for a property tax hike and council members voting for bigger budgets, the conversation now revolves around responsibility and transparency at City Hall.
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