In this powerful conversation, former Austin City Councilwoman Ora Houston delivers a raw and urgent message: "I'm voting NO on Prop Q because I love Austin – but it's not the city I grew up in anymore."
Raised in the historic Blackland neighborhood, Ora opens up about her lifelong ties to East Austin, from segregated schools and thriving Black communities to the devastating wave of gentrification that's displaced her neighbors. She breaks down how soaring property taxes are forcing families, seniors on fixed incomes, and minority residents out to places like Manor or Round Rock – and why Prop Q's proposed 20% tax hike would make it even worse, benefiting a select few while everyday Austinites suffer.
"The city doesn't have our best interests at heart," Ora declares. "This isn't temporary – it's forever. We need to vote NO to protect our communities and demand real affordability."
Tune in for this eye-opening conversation on Austin's affordability crisis, the impact on marginalized groups, and what voters need to know before heading to the polls. If you're passionate about local issues, this is a must-listen.
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Political advertisement paid for by Restore Leadership ATX PAC. Treasurer, Ellen Wood. The top 5 donors are ATX Servicing, LLC; AMC Company; Gerald Daugherty; Ellen Wood; VCFO.
