by Rebecca Melancon and Jolene Kiolbassa This is the second in a continuing series on how CodeNEXT might affect your business. Te see how your property is zoned, please see the first article: CodeNEXT will affect local businesses. Here’s what you can do. Austin’s current code includes “safe harbor” provisions that allow structures and uses to be
by Rebecca Melancon and Jolene Kiolbassa CodeNEXT has been much debated. AIBA has not taken a position on this but we do think there are a few things you should know about. City Council plans to vote on first reading on June 13th, with second and third readings in August. Please take the time to see
While AIBA was involved with advocacy on this issue, we have no role in the resulting lawsuit. TPPF seeks temporary injunction preventing implementation of city paid sick leave ordinance AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin challenging the sick leave ordinance set to go into effect Oct. 1.
The Austin Independent Business Alliance, a nonprofit organization of local business owners, has a long history of advocacy in giving voice to independent business at the local level. We believe that, as an integral part of our community and the foundation of our local economy, independent businesses are not only an economic powerhouse but stewards
Mayor, Council Members and City Manager, Last Thursday was a very sad day for Austin. Not because there were winners and losers in the Paid Sick Leave vote but because Austin itself lost. With the exception of Council Members Houston and Troxclair, the Council clearly displayed a total disregard for the local business community. In
The City of Austin has proposed a policy that requires all businesses to provide paid sick leave to employees. The draft ordinance is now available and is scheduled for City Council action in mid February. Read the ordinance here. AIBA polled our members to determine our position by asking for a support or oppose vote on
