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They’re seeking signatures from those living in Austin’s 42nd precinct so that voters can vote on the measure in 2017. But that will likely be too late to stop G & N Food and Liquor from opening in the 5500 block of West Van Buren.
Nearly 200 buildings in the 28th, 29th and 37th wards are on the list out of almost 2,000 citywide.
The Ahmeds hope to be have an Austin location, next to their liquor store in the 5900 block of West Division, up and running by November.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro will host the next 29th Ward gathering – where residents can discuss any topic of concern – 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Columbus Park Refectory.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro says $700,000 in funding will pay for six projects – ranging from community gardens and murals to pedestrian islands and park equipment. Six months of community meetings and two weeks of voting determined how the menu money will be spent.
Several groups, led by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and with 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s backing, are working on the project, which would be located at Austin Town Hall and include other nearby buildings such as the Austin Branch Library and Frederick Douglass Academy High School.
There was a big turnout last weekend for the pre-Austin POWER 5k walk/run at the Columbus Park Refectory; it was the kickoff for the September event.
The last day to cast your vote is Saturday, June 4th. This is the first year West Siders have been asked to weigh in on how Ald. Chris Taliaferro will spend $700,000 in menu money.
The first-term alderman easily defeated state Rep. La Shawn Ford in last month’s primary.
At a recent community meeting, 29th Ward residents weighed in on their favorites, which will be paid for with “menu money.”