A look back: Austin's year in review - Austin Monitor
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The City Council's approval of the police contract was viewed as essential for addressing ongoing recruitment and retention issues, despite public concerns over transparency.
Advocates argue that the HOME initiative's implementation signifies the Council's commitment to facilitating quicker and easier housing development, reflecting a pro-development consensus.
Although the recent local elections did not bring major surprises, the new Council members support the current pro-development stance, intense in the mayoral race.
The changes to the Land Development Code, aimed at promoting denser and taller developments, were met with resistance, but the Council remains committed to reform.
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