Eric and Bob in the Morning with Matt Mackowiak

This morning on the Eric & Bob Morning Show, we talked with Matt Mackowiak, co-founder of Save Austin Now, to discuss the upcoming vote on Proposition Q. Prop Q is a proposed property tax increase that would raise Austin’s tax rate to $0.574017 per $100 of assessed value—about 5 cents higher than the voter-approved rate. For the average homeowner, that means roughly $25 more per month. The city says the funds would go toward housing affordability, homelessness initiatives, parks, public health, and public safety. Matt broke down what Prop Q means for Austin, why it’s on the ballot, and what citizens should consider before voting. The conversation also covered the bigger picture of local politics and citizen-led initiatives shaping the future of Austin. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here Stay informed. Your vote matters.