Call To Action - Austin City Council set to vote on McKalla Place - Tomorrow, June 28, 2018

As we celebrate and close this successful petition to protect our parkland, we want to let you know about a key vote at the Austin City Council tomorrow. Tomorrow, Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Austin City Council will vote on Council Member Pool’s resolution (item 60) that directs the City Manager to solicit requests for proposals for McKalla Place through a fair and transparent bidding process. The Austin American-Statesman editorial board expressed support for Pool’s resolution. “Pool’s measure, cosponsored by Council Members Alison Alter, Ora Houston and Ellen Troxclair, opens the door for other developers to pitch plans for the property. Those plans could include affordable housing, possibly in combination with retail and office spaces, or other creative or green spaces.” https://www.mystatesman.com/news/opinion/editorial-negotiate-mls-stadium-deal-austin-terms-not-precourt/ZxaraaCQJbhtQx1aqDmRRN/ Please ask your council member to support item 60! Here’s a link to send one email to all council members: http://www.austintexas.gov/email/all-council-members Please attend the Council meeting tomorrow and signup to speak in support of item 60. Free parking is available in the parking garage below City Hall located at 301 West 2nd Street in downtown Austin. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Austin+City+Hall/@30.2635317,-97.7559692,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x838ba73a809310e4!8m2!3d30.264792!4d-97.7472145 Here's a link to a commentary from the sponsors of item 60 in the Austin American-Statesman. https://www.mystatesman.com/news/opinion/commentary-mls-stadium-deal-should-score-points-for-the-community/tUsSpTXqq1KCajfVhd5TeJ/ Here’s a link to an opinion from local open government attorney, Bill Aleshire, about potential legal issues regarding use of McKalla Place for a long-term lease without obtaining bids through a public process. https://twitter.com/AEricksonCD/status/1011970554587504641 More information about this issue can be found at: http://www.nosoccersubsidy.com/ Please like our Facebook page and check it daily for updates. https://www.facebook.com/nosubsidymckallaplace/ #YesTo60 Thank you! Friends of Austin Parkland