Join us Jan. 29 for a conversation with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson
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In November, Kirk Watson narrowly avoided a runoff race to win reelection as Austin mayor. Having previously held the office from 1997 to 2001 — and elected to a two-year term in 2022 — Watson begins a full term on Jan. 20. What worked and what didn't during his return to the position, and what are his priorities for the future?
Texas Tribune CEO Sonal Shah sits down with Watson to discuss his plans to address issues from housing affordability and homelessness to workforce development and the expansion of I-35, and how the city will interact with state leaders known to relish a fight with local elected officials.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at RGC Bldg. 3000 of Austin Community College’s Rio Grande Campus, and the hour long conversation begins at 11 a.m. Lunch provided by the Tribune will follow the program at 12 p.m.
Free parking is available at the parking garage located at 824 W 12th St.
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