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Austin approved $566M without voter say, including projects cut from this November’s bond package.
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· October 14, 2026
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A resident speaks during a City Council meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Austin, Texas. SERGIO FLORES FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " /> Austin City Council has borrowed $566 million...
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Key takeaway SERGIO FLORES FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " /> Austin City Council has borrowed $566 million...
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What is this story about? A resident speaks during a City Council meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Austin, Texas. SERGIO FLORES FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " /> Austin City Council has borrowed $566 million...
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