Charles Marohn, president and founder of Strong Towns, will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation titled “The Spending Spiral: The Factors Pushing City & County Finances to the Brink.”
LOCATION: Texas Public Policy Foundation OR Livestream | DATE: August 29, 2024
TIME: 11:30 a.m. CDT
The expiration of pandemic aid threatens fiscal instability for many local governments that have come to rely on these federal funds to plug budget holes and stave off expenditure reductions. This unfolding event may prompt many cities, counties and school districts to raise taxes and fees in response, thereby exacerbating the existing cost-of-living crisis and making life more difficult for the average person. To better understand today’s challenging fiscal climate, this panel will discuss trends unfolding in Texas’ major population centers, what Texans ought to be telling their local elected officials and where we go next.
Complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. You’re also welcome to tune in online via livestream.
Speakers
James Quintero (Moderator) – Director, Taxpayer Protection Project, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Charles Marohn – Founder, Strong Towns
The Honorable Cara Mendelsohn – Dallas City Council Member, District 12
The Honorable Marc Whyte – San Antonio City Council Member, District 10
Agenda
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Guest Check-In + Lunch
12-1 p.m. – Event Program + Audience Q&A
Livestream
Click on the following links to watch the event online via livestream:
Parking
Please see the parking options below and click here for a parking map:
Metered parking: pay per minute/hour on Congress Avenue — 9th Street and surrounding streets.
Peak Parking LLC: $6.00 for first 30 minutes, then $3.00 for each additional 30 minutes — 176 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78701.
Capitol Tower: $9.00 per hour — 206 E 9th Street, Austin, TX 78701.
TO RSVP: Click on the link below and enter the password “TPPF” when prompted
*There are two RSVP Options: 1) In-Person (TPPF Theater), and 2) Livestream (Online). When you RSVP, you will receive more event information and a reminder before the event.
