Dear Neighbors,
Like many of you, I am outraged and heartbroken over the horrific death of George Floyd and the far too many women and men of color who have suffered this greatest injustice. I stand in solidarity with the peaceful protesters who demand accountability for the officers involved in George Floyd’s death and a full, transparent investigation into the death of Mike Ramos here in our own city.
Many of us have the freedom to go about our daily lives without fear — a privilege some of our fellow Americans don’t have. Our society has a responsibility to change our culture so all are safe to go for a run, a drive, or to the store without fear of harassment or violence.
In light of the weekend protests that left members of our community injured – at least one critically – I joined my colleagues in encouraging the City Manager to address these events with the City Council in our meetings this week. Tomorrow, Thursday (June 4), we will have a virtual Special Called
meeting
at 3:00 p.m.; you can watch from home on
ATXN
.
My commitment to you is that I will listen, learn, and think critically through the impact of policy decisions on all who live here and especially within our communities of color. As your Council Member, I stand committed to continue working alongside community groups, colleagues, and constituents to dismantle the systemic racism that characterizes our society and to create a more just and equitable Austin.
As always, please be in touch to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns.
Best,
Kathie Tovo
Council Member District 9
