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Stay in the Loop: Latest Advocacy News

Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 5 2026

Breaking Down Austin’s FY 2026-27 Parks Budget

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Aug 4 2026

Austin Voters Will Decide a $260 Million Parks Bond This November

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Jun 1 2026

2026 Austin Bond Election: A Summer Standstill — and What It Means for Our Parks

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Austin Parks Foundation's Policy Platform

Austin Parks Foundation's advocacy efforts and what we ask of City Council are guided by a few key policy principles. Feel free to use this platform when creating your own communications to city council and letting them know why parks funding is a priority to you. Read more here.

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