Austin Environmental Democrats
Working to preserve and enhance our Austin environment.-
AED Resolution on the United Nations Climate Conference in Paris
Whereas leaders of all faiths, and most recently Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the 1.2 billion- member Catholic Church, have called for urgent action on climate change commensurate with the severity of the current situation, in as much that international negotiations have so far failed ; Whereas our top scientists, and over 97% of all scientists […]
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Flood Cleanup Opportunities
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Draft Resolution to End Fossil Fuel Emissions from Austin Power Plants
Read the full draft here.
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From The Blog
2014 Travis County Democratic Primary Multi-Club Endorsement
Don’t miss the multi-club endorsement meeting at the Millenium Youth Complex on January 30th, at 6pm. Austin Environmental Democrats have already heard from speakers seeking our endorsement for County Commissioner Precinct 2 and in the race for County Judge. Thursday night, AED will join with many other key local democratic clubs to issue their respective […]
Attention Democrats!
Our January meeting will be on the 10th (as compared to the first friday of the month). The January meeting will feature an informational forum in the Show-down for the Travis County Judge’s position. Seeking the office are former Precinct 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt and former Travis County Democratic Party chairman, Andy Brown.
Travis County Precinct 2 Commissioner’s Race
Don’t miss our December 6th regular meeting, which will be the Travis County Precinct 2 Commissioner’s race. Three candidates are vying to represent the residents of northeastern Travis County – contenders include former Commissioner’s Chief of Staff Garry Brown, Attorney Richard Jung, and former City Council member Brigid Shea.
By-Laws Update: Membership
During our December 6th meeting, AED will decide wether to amend its by-laws to allow Austinites who live in Williamson County to be members of the club.
BCP & Project Connect
Join us Friday, November the 1st, with guest speaker John Cortez from Capital Metro. He will be speaking about Austin’s Project Connect, the January start of MetroRapid, and the urban rail planning efforts. In addition, Austin Environmental Democrats will be voting on a resolution to urge the Balcones Canyonland Preserve Coordinating Committing to deny the Leander […]
House District 50 Special Election
Friday October the 4th, 2013 We will also be endorsing in the House District 50 special election. Please join or renew your membership by September 27th and ensure your eligibility to vote at our next meeting.
State Water Bonds
Friday October the 4th, 2013 Join us for a presentation on the state water bonds that will be on the November ballot. We will also be voting for an endorsement in the House District 50 special election. Please join or renew your membership by September 27thand ensure your eligibility to vote at our next meeting.