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BG Podcast Weekly Recap (Week of 8.7.2023) Aug 13, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 211! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.7.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus on the Zilker Vision Plan going down, and Council's two budget work sessions reviewing their individual priorities (links below!) • Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison (D1)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1854 • Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (D2) → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4126#p4126 • Council Member José Velásquez (D3)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4133#p4133 • Council Member Chito Vela (D4)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4131#p4131 • Council Member Ryan Alter (D5)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4129#p4129 • Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (D6)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4128#p4128 • Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis (D8)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4132#p4132 • Council Member Zo Qadri (D9)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4135#p4135 • Council Member Alison Alter (D10)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4127#p4127 BG READS TOP PICKS (Subscribe here → bit.ly/447KHt5) • Austin City Council puts controversial plan for Zilker Park on hold (KUT)→ https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-08-07/austin-city-council-puts-controversial-plan-for-zilker-park-on-hold • Why corporate relocations, expansions are way down in the Austin area (Austin Business Journal)→https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/08/02/austin-economic-update-2023.html • New Austin Energy GM says there are ’80 things’ to do better after winter storm (KXAN)→ https://www.kxan.com/investigations/increasing-austin-energy-bills-preventing-power-outages-new-austin-energy-gm-talks-top-priorities • Equity Action slams budget proposal as ‘throwback to the ’90s’ (Austin Monitor)→ https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/equity-action-slams-budget-proposal-as-throwback-to-the-90s • New state law to allow ETJ residents to leave city's jurisdiction (Community Impact)→ https://communityimpact.com/austin/san-marcos-buda-kyle/government/2023/08/07/new-state-law-to-allow-etj-residents-to-leave-citys-jurisdiction/ EPISODE 211 Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (7.31.2023) Aug 07, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 210! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 7.31.2023) in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: AUSTIN COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES Council Member Vanessa Fuentes → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4126#p4126 Council Member Alison Alter → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4127#p4127 City of Austin hopes to have new city manager by September 2024 → https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/07/29/austin-on-hunt-for-new-city-manager-for-10th-largest-u-s-city/70462347007/ Interim City Manager Jesus Garza addresses concerns of reorganization of Offices of Civil Rights and Equity → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/garza-says-reorganization-will-in-no-way-diminish-offices-of-civil-rights-equity/ Court rules Austin short-term rental ordinance unconstitutional → https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/court-rules-austin-short-term-rental-ban-unconstitutional/ Interim City Manager Garza delays telework policy → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/city-manager-delays-controversial-new-telework-policy/ City of Austin is not suing over “death star” bill →https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/08/02/austin-isnt-suing-texas-over-death-star-preemption-bill/70500179007/ THIS WEEK (week of August 7th) MONDAY • 4PM - Public Safety Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412706 • 6PM - Bicycle Advisory and Pedestrian Advisory Council - Joint Meeting →https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412860 • 6PM - Water and Wastewater Commission - Special Called Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412911 TUESDAY • 10AM - Austin Council Budget Work Session → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413000 • 6PM - Planning Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412986 WEDNESDAY • 3PM - Airport Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412995 • 6PM - Environmental Commission - Special Called Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412996 THURSDAY • 10AM - Austin Council Budget Work Session → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413001 EPISODE 210 Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (7.28.2023) Jul 31, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 209! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (ending 7.28) in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • City of Austin FY 23-24 Budget Adoption Process; • Austin City Manager Search; and more. EPISODE 209 Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

A Discussion with Dave Porter, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Jul 27, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 208! On this episode we welcome guest Dave Porter, Executive Director, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership. The Williamson County EDP was founded in 2014 to create a partnership between Williamson County and city economic development leaders to market and promote economic development in Williamson County. Members from each of the contributing government entities make up Williamson County EDP's board of directors. Dave was hired in October 2022 as the Partnership's first Executive Director. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the past several months and what's ahead for the Partnership and Williamson County. EPISODE 208 LINKS: • Williamson County Economic Development Partnership → https://williamsoncountytxedp.com/ • Williamson County Economic Development Partnership announces new office in South Korea (Community Impact, July 26, 2023) → https://rb.gy/yrmz0 • Connect with Dave on LinkedIn -> https://rb.gy/c1ump ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (7.21.2023) Jul 24, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 207! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • City Council returned from Summer break for a regular meeting on July 20th, 2023 → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=411224 • City of Austin Staff released expedited timeline for housing code amendments → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/staff-releases-expedited-timeline-for-housing-code-amendments/ • Texas has increased funding for school meals allowing more AustinISD Students will eat free breakfast → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/more-austin-isd-students-will-eat-breakfast-for-free-after-texas-ups-funding-for-school-meals/ • The proposal to reorganize Equity, and Civil Rights offices drawing criticism from community members. Interim City Manager Jesus Garza explained motivations for changes → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/garza-explains-motivations-behind-proposed-changes-to-equity-civil-rights-offices/ • Council voted to formalize $200 minimum pay for musicians at city events at their Thursday meeting → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/council-to-formalize-200-minimum-pay-for-musicians-at-city-events/ Also check out our previous podcast covering the release of The City of Austin FY23-24 Budget → https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep206?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing EPISODE 207 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast: City of Austin FY 23/24 Budget Talk Jul 20, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 206! Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss the recently released, City of Austin FY 23-24 Budget. The discussion covers: City of Austin released FY23-24 Budget on July 16th → https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/23-24/downloads/FY24_Proposed_Budget.pdf KEY DATES • July 26 → Work Session focused on General Fund with Public Comment being heard on Budget • August 1 → Work Session focused on Enterprise Fund with Public Hearing regarding maximum tax rate. • August 10 → Work Session focused on Budget Amendments and Budget IFCs • August 16 - 18 → Council will vote on Budget EPISODE 206 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (7.10.2023) Jul 14, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 205! Bingham Group Associate’s Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: Texas Legislature reaches deal for property tax cuts → https://www.kxan.com/news/18-billion-deal-reached-texans-to-get-biggest-property-tax-cut-in-states-history/ City of Austin ends APD-DPS partnership after community backlash and an alarming incident over the weekend → https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2023-07-12/dps-partnership-suspended-after-trooper-pulls-gun-on-10-year-old/?mc_cid=550f489b4c&mc_eid=4f22e5507c City Boards and Commissions recommend Telework policy for city employees → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/environmental-boards-push-for-telework-policy-for-city-employees/ Local organizations call for quicker turnaround on Land Development Code Amendments → https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/07/12/austin-development-review-reform.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=AU&ana=e_AU_me&j=32057140&senddate=2023-07-12 All 32 City of Austin pools are open after several years of staffing issues → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/after-years-of-staffing-woes-austin-finally-hires-enough-lifeguards-by-start-of-swim-season/ Some AustinISD Teachers were paid $2000 in error and must pay that back to AISD → https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/education/2023/07/07/austin-isd-teachers-must-pay-back-2k-stipend-after-district-processing-error/ EPISODE 204 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Austin Politics Recap (7.3.2023) Jul 07, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 204! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • City of Houston sues state to block new law (HB 2127) they argue erodes cities’ power → https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/houston-texas-lawsuit-local-control/ • The City of Austin begins their budget adoption process on July 14th. —> viewtopic.php • The City of Austin Planning Commission is urging a quicker process for Land Development Code Amendments after more than a dozen amendments were initiated this year → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/planning-commission-urges-quicker-processing-of-land-development-code-amendments/ • City of Austin Ethics Review Commissions approves pandemic-era changes to lobbying ordinance →https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/ethics-review-commission-oks-pandemic-era-changes-to-lobbying-ordinance/ • Fraud revealed after audit of Parks and Recreation Department → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/insufficient-staffing-revealed-in-audit-of-fraud-and-waste-at-parks-and-recreation-department/ EPISODE 204 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Discussing Equity Action's Community Investment Budget with Daniela Silva Jul 06, 2023

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On this episode we welcome Daniela Silva with Political Action Committee, Equity Action. Equity Action is spearheading the campaign in support Community Investment Budget (CIB) ahead of the Austin Council's vote on the FY24 budget, set next month. Daniela and A.J. discuss the 35 item budget package covering a range diversity of community needs including Early Childhood Education and Development, Climate Equity, Park Maintenance and much more. Note: Bingham Group has no contractual affiliations with Equity Action and/or work related to the CIB. EPISODE 203 LINKS: • City of Austin Budget Timeline -> bit.ly/3JHevpd • Equity Action -> https://equityactionatx.org • The Community Investment Budget -> bit.ly/3NZVG1Z • Connect with Daniela on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-m-silva/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (6.30.2023) Jul 02, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 202! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez, along with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • The return of the Austin Police/DPS partnership; • Land Development Code amendment prioritization; • The Zilker Vision Plan and more. EPISODE 202 Also Checkout EPISODE 201: Discussing the last 6 months of Austin Politics with Jack Craver - bit.ly/438jiqz. Available on Apple Podcasts -> apple.co/3r33JTC Available on Spotify -> bit.ly/3r7fbO9 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3NWgk3T Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3NHStUC Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3CUlBD1 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3CZlLsN Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

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