Paige Ellis, City Council Woman - District 8

Through the Austin Is My Home program and the Displacement Prevention Navigator Pilot, Austinites can also access one-on-one guidance, case management support, and connections to housing resources. Learn more about these programs: austintexas.gov/housing/homebu… (3/3)

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may qualify for Down Payment Assistance and other resources that make purchasing a home more attainable. (2/3)

Austin is home to so many of us, and there are City programs designed to help you stay here. If you’re an income-eligible homeowner, the City’s Home Repair Programs can assist with critical repairs and accessibility modifications so you can remain safely in your home. (1/3)

Redevelopment of this site will also bring updated water quality standards that better protect the Barton Creek watershed. (3/3)

This area sits at the intersection of major roadways and already has access to transit, trails, jobs, schools, and retail. Allowing housing here helps create a better balance of places to live, work, and connect within the community. (2/3)

Last week we approved changes that allow a Southwest Austin property near US-290 to redevelop with mixed-use development, meaning it can include residential alongside existing commercial uses. (1/3)

If you’re 15 or older, this is a chance to gain valuable skills, earn income, and help keep Austin’s public pools safe and open for our community. Learn more at LifeguardAustin.com (2/2)

Swim season is right around the corner. 🏊‍♀️ Austin Parks and Recreation’s Aquatic Division is now recruiting and training lifeguards. Training is ongoing for new and returning applicants. (1/2)

I look forward to seeing this building fully open in the near future.

In last week’s Council meeting, we moved forward on bringing more public safety offices to Southwest Austin. This will allow public safety staff to work from a space designed for their needs while making it easier for District 8 residents to connect with public safety services.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound US 290 mainlanes bypass bridge over William Cannon Drive opens tomorrow night, March 19. Local traffic can stay on the frontage road or exit before William Cannon Drive. #atxtraffic

Thank you to @AmericanForests , @REVERB_org, and the City of Austin Urban Forest Grant for supporting this work to grow Austin’s tree canopy and protect Barton Springs. And thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help care for our parks!

Last Friday, I joined volunteers and community partners at Zilker Park for another tree planting with Zilker 351 and @TreeFolks.

You can learn more about this project and provide your input by visiting MoPacSouth.com Please share with your neighbors! (3/3)

While we need additional mobility options in SW Austin, we must be mindful of the impacts such a highway expansion can have on the surrounding community, families, school children, and environment. We will be at the in-person hearing on March 24 and hope to see you there. (2/3)

The MoPac South Expansion Public Hearing is officially open, and this is your chance to weigh in on a project that directly impacts Southwest Austin. (1/3)

My colleagues @CMZoQadri @cmkristalaine @CMChitoVela @joseforatx and I have requested a meeting with Waymo to address these concerns. (4/4)

Public safety must always come first. Austinites are tired of being treated like guinea pigs when it comes to new technology on our roads, especially when lives are on the line. (3/4)

During the tragic incident in downtown Austin, autonomous vehicles were instructed to stay clear of the area but did not implement the steer-clear zone for more than 30 minutes. (1/4)