Council Member Krista Laine opts to discontinue District 6 field office - Austin Monitor

"$18,000 a year just for rent, plus other expenses, it's a cost that comes out of our office budget that doesn't come out of any other district office budget," Laine said.

"I heard again and again on the campaign trail that people did not feel connected. I know that is the stated purpose of that office, but it's a lot of money for it not to be working."

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