TipSheet: Austin City Council, 9.26.24 - Austin Monitor
Briefly

The new City Council work session rules, following a court ruling, aim to ensure speakers can address deliberation items, though they still fall short of fully complying with the Open Meetings Act.
Council Member Ryan Alter criticized the Texas Gas Service rate case settlement for not promoting lower energy usage and for burdening low-income customers while benefitting corporate profits.
In response to the ongoing issue of overcrowded shelters, a new ordinance to require microchipping of pets has been proposed to help manage the animal population.
Discussions on the future of the Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter are on the agenda, indicating ongoing challenges in addressing local housing and shelter needs.
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