Leaders of Austin Interfaith joined a press conference hosted by Councilmember Delia Garza to demand the inclusion of priorities like job training, parks and after-school programming for children.

Said Tom Mendez, "We do not want to hear that the budget is tight -- if it's so tight you should not have given a tax break to the few."

Budget Strives to Address Council Directives, Austin Monitor

Typical Austin Homeowner Could Pay $150 More in Taxes, Fees Next Year, Austin American Statesman