Mary Ruwart to Speak at LPTravis Meeting October 14; Voter Guide to for LP Candidates

[AustinLiberator]

DR. MARY RUWART TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER 14 MEETING:

Dr. Mary Ruwart, author of “Healing Our World” and “Short Answers to Tough Questions” and Chair of Liberty International, will speak at the October 14 meeting of the Libertarian Party of Travis County. Mary started her career in pharmaceutical research and was involved in developing new therapies for illnesses like cirrhosis and AIDS. Since then, she has been a libertarian writer and speaker, with a focus on communicating libertarian ideas in an effective way. She has been a Libertarian candidate for a number of offices and has sought the Libertarian Party presidential, nomination.

In addition: Kodi Sawin, an independent candidate for State House, District 19, is coming by to say a few words about her campaign.

 

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024

Time: 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location: Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Blvd., in Austin (at 183 & Burnet Road)

LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES HIT THE HOMESTRETCH:

 Election 2024 is almost upon us, and early voting starts October 21. Our Libertarian candidates are running to promote freedom in our time. Travis County residents can vote for these candidates:

NATIONAL:

 ·         Chase Oliver for President/Mike ter Maat for Vice President

STATE-WIDE:

 ·         Ted Brown for U. S. Senator

 ·         Hawk Dunlap for Railroad Commissioner

 ·         David Roberson for State Supreme Court, Place 6

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL - DISTRICT SPECIFIC:

 ·         Jeff Miller for U. S. House, District 10

 ·         Bob King for U. S. House, District 21

 ·         Girish Altekar for U. S. House, District 37

STATE CONGRESSIONAL - DISTRICT SPECIFIC:

·         Daniel Jerome McCarthy for State House, District 48

 

Save the Date: Election Night Party! Tuesday, November 5, Location TBA

 

TAX HIKES GALORE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT:

While most voters are concentrating on the national election, local boards and agencies are trying to sneak through major bond measures and other tax hike proposals that may lie under most people’s radar. As usual, LPTravis recommends voting "No" on these tax provisions. Check your sample ballot at https://votetravis.gov/wp-content/uploads/G24-Bedsheet-Ballot-1.pdf

Travis County & ISDs:

Travis County Prop. A – Property tax hike for childcare

 Austin ISD Prop A – Property tax hike for operations

 Manor ISD Prop A – Property tax hike for operations

Round Rock ISD:

Prop. A - $798,305,000 bond for school buildings

Prop. B - $125,300,000 bond for technology upgrades

Prop. C - $8,620,000 bond for arts facilities

Prop. D - $65,910,000 bond for athletic stadium expansion

 

Lakeway MUD:

Prop. A - $18,657,000 bond for sewers and drainage

Prop. B - $13,207,000 bond for recreational facilities