On Monday, September 13^th, 2010, the Austin City Council raised water rates and property taxes in the midst of a recession, despite receiving thousands of petitions and phone calls. “Amid declining property values, Austinites will pay higher property taxes and utility bills under the 2010-11 budget the City Council passed Monday.” Austin American-Statesman.

Council member Randi Shade is the only member of the Wasteful 4 that is up for reelection next May.

Sign the voter pledge for the May 2011 election for a new City Council Member who will take our mantra into the next election:

GROWTH MUST PAY FOR ITSELF!

To print out the Voter Pledge click here.  For more on Water Treatment Plant#4 and the cost of growth watch the videos to the right and go here.