by VoteChristine | Aug 13, 2019 | Library
Alright, the library policies are on back on this week’s City Council agenda. Let’s talk about that and the status of my Open Records Requests. Let’s clear this up first: The policies are broken into 3 parts near the end of the agenda. Each of them...
by VoteChristine | Aug 7, 2019 | Library
It’s late. I’m tired and I’m frustrated, so please bear with me while I bring you all up to speed on what’s going on with the library. Disclaimer: This is just me, talking as one person. This site is not a part of the City of Leander or the...
by VoteChristine | Jun 9, 2019 | People of Leander
“Paint a rock, say something kind, and when someone is sad or depressed, they look down, see a kindness rock, take it with them, place it somewhere else, and then lots of people will get them and they’ll end up scattered.” Courtney C. is entering middle...
by VoteChristine | Nov 20, 2018 | Personal
We can’t count the number of times gender has come up in news or conversations in the last few years. The truth is, there’s a movement to put everyone on equal footing by making terms gender neutral: “wait staff”, “sales person”,...
by VoteChristine | Aug 18, 2018 | TiRZ, Government Spending, Northline
Hey Leander. Our meeting the other night got a little awkward. Let’s talk about it. A few people have shown concern about a couple of votes that happened: most specifically , Agenda Items 29 (TIRZ reimbursement to the City of Leander for costs associated with the...
by VoteChristine | Aug 6, 2018 | Property Taxes
The last 6 months in Leander have been electric. So many citizens are paying attention to something most never did before: their City Council. Between a contentious election and the City broadcasting our meetings, people are feeling engaged. It’s awesome to have the...
by VoteChristine | Jul 6, 2018 | Future Land Use Map, Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Yesterday, Leander City Council heard a rezoning case from a business owner who was trying to relocate next to the Savanna Ranch neighborhood. Though the neighborhood is suburban, surrounded by rural homes, the business owner was asking to have his tract of land zoned...
by VoteChristine | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today it’s official: I’ve filed to run for Leander City Council, Place 4 on the May 5th, 2018 ballot. I’ve volunteered in this community for 8 years in many capacities. Now it’s time to really dedicate myself to the cause. I’m...