Van Cleve is correct about one thing...Zimmerman is an idiot.
However, what will tax payers say when the county has already spent "millions" in the planning of the new courthouse and the $287 million bond to build it fails in November? $287 million for a squat, 14-story, federalist-looking building? What the hell? AND why does it cost so much? Sarah Eckhardt & Brigid Shea cannot shit in regular toilets, they need pure golden, LEED Platinum certified ones? Ruby soap dispensers and Ivory sinks?
As a citizen of Travis county, I believe the county does have a "personal" agenda and is not looking out for what is best for our community. Furthermore, I do not want my taxes raised to pay for something I do not want in this particular area.
I will vote "no" on this referendum and I strongly urge others to do so as well.
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AUSTIN (City): 974,447 +1.30% - '20-'22 | AUSTIN MSA (5 counties): 2,473,275 +8.32% - '20-'23
SAN ANTONIO (City): 1,472,909 +2.69% - '20-'22 | SAN ANTONIO MSA (8 counties): 2,703,999 +5.70% - '20-'23
AUS-SAT REGION (MSAs/13 counties): 5,177,274 +6.94% - '20-'23 | *SRC: US Census*
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