Former Democrat State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin explains why he's voting against Proposition Q, a proposed 20% property tax increase for Austinites.
With 30 years in the Texas Legislature, Barrientos shares his insights on government spending, common-sense budgeting, and the impact of rising taxes on Austin's middle and low-income residents, elderly, and renters. Learn why he believes now is not the time for Prop Q and how past projects like Project Connect raise concerns about fiscal responsibility.
🔍 Key Topics Discussed: Why Prop Q's tax hike could hurt Austin's residents Examples of questionable city spending (Project Connect, Cap and Stitch, etc.) The need for prioritizing education, health, and safety Gentrification and its impact on Austin's communities 🔔
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Gonzalo Barrientos on Prop Q
0:09 - Meet Senator Barrientos
0:43 - What is Proposition Q?
1:05 - Importance of city workers
1:32 - Liberal on kids & elderly, conservative on spending
2:42 - Project Connect's cost concerns
4:32 - Questionable city projects
6:11 - Issues with Central Health
8:40 - Can Austinites afford a 20% tax increase?
10:24 - Austin's demographic changes
11:53 - Impact on elderly and renters
14:57 - Is Prop Q a partisan issue?
16:23 - Austin's responsibility to tighten its belt
17:04 - Final thoughts: Vote NO on Prop Q
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