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NoPasaran

(17,291 posts)
Sat Oct 20, 2012, 10:00 PM Oct 2012

10-1? 8-2-1? How do Austin DUers feel about the single member district propositions?

Personally, I've decided that I'm cool with the city being run by Central Austin elitists so I'm voting to keep our current City Council system. How do y'all feel about it?

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10-1? 8-2-1? How do Austin DUers feel about the single member district propositions? (Original Post) NoPasaran Oct 2012 OP
I agree Lithos Oct 2012 #1
I have to confess that I really don't understand AISD politics NoPasaran Oct 2012 #2

Lithos

(26,404 posts)
1. I agree
Sun Oct 21, 2012, 12:08 AM
Oct 2012

I believe single districting will make it even harder to grab attention in a city with so many competing interests.

While I have you, any thoughts about the AISD elections? Places 5 & 8 seem to be a referendum on Carstarphen.

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NoPasaran

(17,291 posts)
2. I have to confess that I really don't understand AISD politics
Sun Oct 21, 2012, 11:30 AM
Oct 2012

Early on, the progressive mafia gave their blessing to Gina Hinojosa, which explains the presence of her sign in my yard, but that's about all I know. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable (or failing that, simply more fervent) can add their comments.

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