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Criminal Justice Local NewsCoalition Launches to Oppose Austin’s $150 Million Police Department Budget Cuts

The City of Austin has enacted significant reforms to policing and public safety since 2017 including a massive budget cut and redirection for its police department.

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Local NewsEmbattled Austin Police Chief Brian Manley to Retire

Brad JohnsonFebruary 12, 2021

The retirement comes on the heels of Manley's 30th anniversary with the department and its growing contention with the city council.

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Elections 2020 Local NewsConservative Austin City Council Candidate Wins Seat in Upset, Disrupting Progressive Uniformity

Brad JohnsonDecember 17, 2020

Mackenzie Kelly's upset over incumbent Jimmy Flannigan spurred by self-inflicted turmoil by the largely unified Austin City Council.