On Wednesday, Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith sat down with Austin Mayor Steve Adler for the Tribune’s first fully remote virtual event to discuss the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak on the Austin community. Here’s a look at some of Adler’s responses to questions during the interview.
What is the “Stay Home — Work Safe” order? What are its impacts?
Why aren’t local schools being closed for the remainder of the school year?
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How would Adler assess the state and federal handling of the coronavirus outbreak?
What measures can the city of Austin take to respond to public health needs?
How should we be measuring economic concerns against the public health concerns of the coronavirus?
This virtual event series is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas and the Texas Association of School Business Officials. Media support is provided by Univision and KXAN.
Disclosure: Steve Adler, a former Texas Tribune board chairman, and SXSW have been financial supporters of the Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune’s journalism. Find a complete list of them here.
