With more than 25K signatures on petition, Austin voters may be able to decide on ‘re-funding police’

With more than 25K signatures on petition, Austin voters may be able to decide on ‘re-funding police’

The nonprofit organization behind a petition to increase policing in the city of Austin says it’s received more than 25,600 signatures — making the proposed changes eligible for the November 2021 election. The local political action committee Save Austin Now began the petition in May and now says it’s completed the drive it hopes will make several changes to “#MakeAustinSafe.”

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