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Engage Recap: Mayor Adler and Judge Eckhardt

Engage Recap: Mayor Adler and Judge Eckhardt

The 2015-16 Engage Breakfast Series closed with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt in front of a packed audience at the Long Center. Last year, these top community leaders shared their thoughts on city and county issues after only a few months in office. This…

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Info & Tickets for June 8 Engage: The Power of the Citizen Voice

Info & Tickets for June 8 Engage: The Power of the Citizen Voice

People continue to grapple with the best ways to have their voices heard by decision makers.  We see different conversations convening during this heated presidential cycle, petitions used to call out community issues and a batch of new approaches to get attention. At our next breakfast,…

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Engage Recap: Mark McKinnon

Engage Recap: Mark McKinnon

By Elizabeth McGuire In the middle of a chaotic presidential campaign season, Leadership Austin alumni and community members had the chance to hear the perspective of someone very close to this year’s race. At the Engage Breakfast on May 24, Mark McKinnon, seasoned political advisor,…

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When “special interests” are actually just “everyday people”

When “special interests” are actually just “everyday people”

Guest post from Austin Board of REALTORS® Emily Chenevert (Essential 2016).  How turning away from stereotypes can lead us toward more political unity. Say the phrase “special interest groups” and immediately, images of deals brokered in smoky backrooms or over drinks come to mind. In fact, we…

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On the Move- March

On the Move- March

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Austin Under 40 Finalists Alumni

Austin Under 40 Finalists Alumni

When our office received the list of Austin Under Forty finalists we were so proud to see so many Leadership Austin alumni! We are so happy to see that you are in the community, making an impact and being recognized for all your hard work….

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Drawing Lines and Building Bridges

Drawing Lines and Building Bridges

By Elizabeth McGuire When Austin changed the format of its city council from an at-large to a geographic system, there were various reactions across the community. Some saw hope for a broader, more-inclusive representation. Others saw the potential for silos and myopic leadership. A group…

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On the Move- November

On the Move- November

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