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🟣 Today's episode features Mayor Travis Mitchell ( of the City of Kyle, among the fastest-growing cities in both the state and the nation. 🟣 Per the US Census Bureau last year, Kyle was ranked as the 11th fastest-growing city in the United States, with a population increase from 57,358 in July 2022 to 62,548 in July 2023, marking a 9% growth over one year. 🟣 Mayor Mitchell and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Kyle with its growth. 🟣 Mayor Mitchell has served as the Mayor of Kyle since November 2017. Prior to his mayoral tenure, he represented District 1 on the Kyle City Council from June 2016 to November 2017. 🟣 In November 2023, he was re-elected for a third and final term as mayor, with his term set to conclude in November 2026. 🟣 Under his leadership, Kyle has experienced significant growth and development, including the passage of a historic $294 million roads bond aimed at improving the city's infrastructure. LINKS ✅ Learn more about Mayor Mitchell here -> https://tinyurl.com/yfpe9vsf ✅ Learn more about Bingham Group here -> www.binghamgp.com/ ✅ Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://tinyurl.com/56h9psx6 ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 ✅ Contact us at: [email protected]

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 267! 🟣 On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Austin Development Services Director José Roig to discuss the department's implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). 🟣 Development Services Department (DSD) oversees the planning, permitting, and inspection of construction projects (residential and commercial) to ensure they meet city codes and regulations. 🟣 This episode explores how, why, and what of AI's use at DSD. 🟣 See, City of Austin Press Release (10.9.2024): City of Austin Partners with Archistar to Utilize AI for the Development Process -> https://tinyurl.com/3446bt9v LINKS ✅ Learn more about more about Director Roig here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/josegroig/ ✅ Learn more about Bingham Group here -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ ✅ Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://tinyurl.com/56h9psx6 ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 ✅ Contact us at: [email protected]

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 266! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of August 19, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Austin Council Ballot Set on 8.19 -> https://tinyurl.com/bddjwb2e 🟣 Judge temporarily halts Austin from having charter amendments on November ballot -> https://tinyurl.com/uerfsnse ➡️ See also: 13 proposed charter amendments on the November ballot -> tinyurl.com/y64m28vy 🟣 Austin Council Meeting on 8.29 -> https://tinyurl.com/4a5hw33d 🟣 Public Hearings for the week of August 26th -> https://tinyurl.com/2ypdn9bt ✅ EPISODE 266 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 265! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of August 12, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Austin City Council approves $5.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget -> https://tinyurl.com/2whsx4d9 🟣 13 proposed charter amendments on the November ballot -> https://tinyurl.com/y64m28vy 🟣 Public Hearings for the week of August 19th -> https://tinyurl.com/yny84cxe ✅ EPISODE 265 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 264! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of August 5, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Lisa Davis confirmed by Austin Council as city's Police Chief 🟣 City of Austin Budget Watch this week ✅ EPISODE 264 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 263! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 29, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Lisa Davis selected to be Austin's next Police Chief -> https://tinyurl.com/3kvf2jt9 🟣 City of Austin Budget Watch - Development Services cuts -> https://tinyurl.com/yckf98yr 🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/4brjhv6k ✅ EPISODE 263 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 262! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 22, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Austin's Police Chief Search Continues Finalists Announced on July 17th -> https://tinyurl.com/5bbnks8u 🎥: Austin Chief of Police Community Meet and Greet (7.23.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/mrxfm72m 🎥: Austin Police Association - Chief Candidate Interviews (7.23.2024) (YouTube) -> https://tinyurl.com/3cwzb4ew 🟣 City of Austin Budget Watch 🎥: City Council Budget Work Session (7.24.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/yc83emej 🟣 Former Austin City Council member, urbanist champion Chris Riley, 60, has passed -> https://tinyurl.com/3srh56ax 🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/364tubu9 ✅ EPISODE 262 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 261! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 15, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Police Chief Finalists Announced on July 17th -> https://tinyurl.com/3kvf2jt9 🟣 13 Proposed Austin Charter Amendments on November ballot -> https://tinyurl.com/uffcvefk 🟣 City Manager to Study Feasibility for a Austin Public Bank -> https://tinyurl.com/2ryte7wb 🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/36pz7dfy EPISODE 261 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 260! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 8, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 The proposed City of Austin FY 24/25 -> https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-budget 🟣 Council timeline to budget approval -> https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1996 🟣 This week's Austin Council meetings and items of interest -> https://tinyurl.com/54k8x2ch 🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/5n9au76v EPISODE 260 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 259! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 1, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Austin Council slow down on climate bond election 🟣 Gov. Abbott announces launch of State of Texas Taiwan 🟣 Austin's draft FY 24/25 budget out Friday ✅: Check out the Week Ahead for July 8th -> https://tinyurl.com/4kap8r5t EPISODE 259 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 258! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 24, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Discussion Highlights include: 🟣 Supreme Court rules Austin laws surrounding homelessness are still constitutional ✅ https://tinyurl.com/p9xnss8z 🟣 Austin leaders split over Supreme Court camping ban ruling ✅ https://tinyurl.com/bdej9d95 🟣 Climate Fee action - Joint Sustainability Committee and Council Message Board discussion on Climate ✅ https://tinyurl.com/5t4nw8x6 ✅ https://tinyurl.com/vjkr58hb EPISODE 258 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 257! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 17, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Austin Police Chief candidates listed (6.18.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/ausitnpolicechiefcandidates 🟣 City Manager TC Broadnax's comments on the search (6.24.2024) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/06/broadnax-shares-thoughts-on-hiring-austins-next-police-chief/ EPISODE 257 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 256! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 10, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Planning Department announces update of Imagine Austin, due by late 2026 ✅ Passed in 2012, Imagine Austin considered how transportation options, housing affordability and environmental protection should fit into the city’s future, with the goal of making Austin more livable, connected and inclusive. ✅ Imagine Austin Link -> https://tinyurl.com/mr3rxyjt 🟣 Project Connect pushed to the Third Court of Appeals ✅ Project Connect trial halts, punted to Third Court of Appeals (KXAN) -> https://tinyurl.com/3kfmfwh9 EPISODE 256 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 255! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 3, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Public Safety Budget presentations -> https://tinyurl.com/ymbz96cy 🟣 APD Chief Search, including Interim Police Chief Henderson not applying for the permanent position -> https://tinyurl.com/3wntcw9w 🟣 Zilker Eagle is ready to fly (or roll, it's a train) -> https://tinyurl.com/2tmar5bk EPISODE 255 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 254! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 27, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Climate Fee Discussion at City Hall 🟣 Finding Austin's next Police Chief 🟣 The FY 24/25 Budget on the Horizon EPISODE 254 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 253! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 20, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Two Dallas city hall executives joining T.C. Broadnax 🟣 A potential Climate Fee brewing at Austin City Hall 🟣 The search from Austin's next Police Chief EPISODE 253 LINKS 🟣 Austin cuts minimum lot size by more than a third, requiring less land to build a home (Austin Monitor) -> www.kut.org/austin/2024-05-17/a…g-vote-home-phase-2 🟣 City of Austin Police Chief job posting -> www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2428-chief-of-police 🟣 Link Austin City Council Agenda (5/30) -> www.austintexas.gov/department/city…0240530-reg.htm ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 252! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 13, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 AustinCouncil passes Home Phase 2 and more; and 🟣 The Austin police chief search is on EPISODE 252 LINKS 🟣 Austin cuts minimum lot size by more than a third, requiring less land to build a home (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.kut.org/austin/2024-05-17/austin-city-council-land-zoning-vote-home-phase-2 🟣 City of Austin Police Chief job posting -> https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2428-chief-of-police 🟣 Link Austin City Council Agenda (5/30) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240530-reg.htm ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 251! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 6, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Austin, Dallas, and Houston's Police Chief Triangle; and 🟣 Land Development Code Amendments up at Council this week EPISODE 251 LINKS 🟣 Austin Economic Development Corporation is seeks consultants -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8L9FwORBiEWAzNJBPv3xdEwV45Zy2gv/view?pli=1 🟣 UT pledges $13.5 million to cover I-35 from Dean Keeton to 15th Street -> https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-05-10/ut-pledges-13-5-million-to-cover-i-35-from-dean-keeton-to-15th-street ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 250! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 29, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Two Travis County Judge rulings related to Austin Council decisions 🟣 New (May 6th) Austin welcomes new City Manager TC Broadnax outlines his priorities -> https://www.austintexas.gov/news/tc-broadnax-outlines-priorities-new-city-manager-austin 🟣 BG Memos (3) - Leadership and Budget Profiles of New Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/bgmemotcbroadnax EPISODE 250 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 🟣 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 249! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 22, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Highlights include: 🟣 Last week's Joint Council Housing & Planning/Mobility Committee 🟣 BG Memos (3) - Leadership and Budget Profiles of New Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/bgmemotcbroadnax EPISODE 249 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia 🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 EXTRAS: 🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/4/11/land-development-code-amendments-4-overview Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 248! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 22, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 Austin’s FY 24/25 financial forecast and economic outlook. 🟣 The Joint Housing & Planning/Mobility Committee EPISODE 248 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: 🟣 (Video) Briefing on Austin’s five-year financial forecast and economic outlook (Council Work Session, April 16, 2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/65kdm9jf 🟣 City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 4.22.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3c95vcfm 🟣 BG Podcast Ep. 246: 2024 Elections - Austin Mayoral Round Up -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep246 🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click? u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=2030e4494b&e=bedf362f50 🟣 Budget deficit looms over city this year and beyond (Austin Monitor, 4/17/2024) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240416-wrk.htm 🟣 Mayor Watson’s Watson Wire Newsletter (4.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/ysnwehrz 🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 247! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 8, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 Observations from last week's Special Called Land Development Code hearing 🟣 What's on deck from Council's Work Session and Regular Session this week EPISODE 247 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: 🟣 City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 4.15.2024) -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=cef621bc80&e=bedf362f50 🟣 BG Podcast Ep. 246: 2024 Elections - Austin Mayoral Round Up -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep246 🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click? u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=2030e4494b&e=bedf362f50 🟣 4/16 Work Session of the Austin City Council Agenda -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240416-wrk.htm 🟣 4/18 Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council Agenda -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240418-reg.htm 🟣Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

On this episode we welcome back Jack Craver, independent reporter and founder of The Austin Politics Newsletter. Jack and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the candidate field for the 2024 Austin Mayoral elections, including incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson. You can visit mayoral candidate pages below: Mayor Kirk Watson -> https://www.kirkwatson.com/ Carmen Llanes Pulido -> www.carmen4mayor.com Doug Greco -> www.grecoforaustin.com Kathie Tovo -> www.kathieforaustin.com EXTRAS: ✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> www.austinpolitics.net/ ✅ Jack Craver on X -> @JackCraver ✅ Austin’s next mayor will serve two years, not the usual four (KUT, 10/18/2024) -> https://www.kut.org/politics/2022-10-18/austin-mayor-term-election-2022 ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 245! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 1, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 T.C. Broadnax selected as Austin's next City Manager, Final Draft of City Manager Contract Link -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=426259 🟣 City staff departure impacting Austin's state and federal legislative agenda 🟣 This week's (April 11) Joint Council and Planning Commission Meeting Upcoming Land Development Code amendments -> LINK: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240411-spec.htm EPISODE 245 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 244! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 25, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 City Manager selection 🟣 Upcoming Land Development Code amendments -> LINK: https://www.speakupaustin.org/f5610 EPISODE 244 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 243! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss Monday's (3.25.2024) City Manager candidate town hall. Sara Hensley, the current city manager of Denton, Texas, and T.C. Broadnax, the current but soon departing city manager of Dallas, answered eight questions for about 30 minutes each in a moderated interview format. LINKS: 🟣 City Manager Candidate Bios (City of Austin) -> https://www.speakupaustin.org/t8177 🟣 Meet the City Manager Candidates - Spanish (ATXN) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/300713 🟣 Meet the City Manager Candidates (ATXN) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/300712 🟣 City Manager Spotlight: Five Issues To Watch for Monday’s Candidate Town Hall (BG Blog) -> https://tinyurl.com/bdr5fjpk EPISODE 243 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.25.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/5xx5s5ah ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 242! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 18, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 Actions taken by the City Council during its March 21, 2024 meeting -> LINK: https://services.austintexas.gov/council_meetings/action_notes.cfm?mid=1228 🟣 Austin City Council Regular Session (Video) -> LINK: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/300507/0/ 🟣 Austin City Council Work Session (Video) -> LINK: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/300144/0/ 🟣 City Manager Search Events—March 25th and 26th -> LINK: https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1941 EPISODE 242 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 241! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 11, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 City Manager search Update: Candidate townhall and Council interviews next week. EPISODE 241 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 240! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 4, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 City Manager search Updates -> Two candidates remain. EPISODE 240 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> https://tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 239! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 19, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 The City of Austin cancels $2million review of Austin's homeless strategy 🟣 Austin Council Meeting (2.29.2024) items of note EPISODE 239 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 238! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 12, 2024 in Austin politics. EPISODE 238 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 237! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 5, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: 🟣 Austin Interim City Manager search and current events with the office. 🟣 Items on next week's Council meeting including potential Artificial Intelligence guidelines and a Climate Bond (Items 24 and 25) LINKS: ✅ BG Policy Watch - City of Austin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep236 ✅ City of Austin Council Agenda (2.15.2024) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240215-reg.htm EPISODE 237 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 237! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Consultant Chris Stewart, former Austin Chief Information Officer (2020 to 2023), discuss Item 24 on the Austin City Council's February 15th agenda. The item calls for the City Council to, "Approve a resolution regarding transparent and ethical citywide artificial intelligence guidelines and procedures, accountability strategies, and workforce considerations." Among other directives to the City Manager, the resolution calls for the guidelines to include (but are not limited) to the following principles: 🟣 Innovation and Collaboration 🟣 Data Privacy and Security 🟣 Transparency 🟣 Explainability and Interpretability 🟣 Validity and Reliability 🟣 Bias and Harm Reduction ✅ Learn more here - BG Blog: Policy Watch - City of Austin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines -> http://tinyurl.com/b9k29s9u EPISODE 236 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Chris Stewart -> www.binghamgp.com/chris-stewart Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 235! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 29th, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Interim City Manager Garza's memo to the Austin City Council ✅ First phase of Austin’s HOME initiative rolls out Monday ✅ Austin City Council votes to extend police pay, benefits in lieu of contract We also feature our revised city of Austin org chart (as of 1.31.24) and a new blog, Five City Austin Issues to Watch in 2024. See below! LINKS: 🟣 Memo:  Interim City Manager Garza, 60-90 Day Goals & Transition -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=422767 🟣 Review: Bingham Group’s City of Austin org chart red line (as of 1/31/2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2023/9/13/updated-city-of-austin-org-chart-13124 🟣 Read: BG BLOG: Five City of Austin Issues to Watch in 2024 -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/2/3/bg-blog-five-city-austin-issues-to-watch-in-2024 EPISODE 235 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 234! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 22nd, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Council reaction to Art Acevedo hire (continued) ✅ 2024 Mayoral election updates ✅ And more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.22.2024) -> http://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-jan292024 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 234 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 233! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 15th, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Council reaction to Art Acevedo hire ✅ Former Council Member Kathie Tovo running for mayor ✅ A guest feature from Jack Craver of the Austin Politics Newsletter ✅ And more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.22.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-172024-bsehh-4zyl2 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 233 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 232! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 8th, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Community College considers offering free tuition to high schoolers who graduate this spring ✅ City Manager's Year in Review: 2023 ✅ Austin airport has a new interim CEO ✅ And more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.15.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-172024-bsehh ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 230 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 231! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss the Austin City Manager job posting released earlier today (1.8.2024). The application process will close on February 12th. You can view the posting here -> https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2404-city-manager Follow the Austin Council's search discussion on the Council Message board -> https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1911 LISTEN ON! EPISODE 231 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 230! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 1st, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin City Manager Search ✅ Council 2024 priorities LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ Link to Austin Council Message Board regarding City Manager search -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/6/links-to-austin-monitor-coverage-on-2024-austin-city-council-priorities ✅ Links to Austin Monitor coverage on 2024 Austin City Council Priorities ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 230 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 229! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia review this year (2023) in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Council Rookie(s) of the Year ✅ Biggest policy surprise from the Council dais ✅ Top policy news of the Year and more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 228 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 228! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 18th in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin’s homebuilding industry, others prepare for HOME Initiative ✅ A new report shows Austin is behind on its affordable housing goals ✅ Texas gained more people than any other state in the last year LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 228 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 227! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 11th in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ A Travis County Court signs final order overturning three zoning ordinances ✅ Updates on the city of Austin's demographics ✅ Austin ISD board names its lone finalist for superintendent and more. LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ [VIDEO] City Demographer presentation ✅ City Demographer presentation link (PDF): https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=a510bbf8d2&e=bedf362f50 ✅ [VIDEO] Austin City Council Special Called Meeting (13h 18m) -> austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283723 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 227 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 226! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 4 in Austin politics. TOPIC: ✅ The Austin Council's passage (9-2) of the Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative. LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ Council Member Leslie Pool's office created a HOME hub to consolidate information -> https://www.atxhomecoalition.com ✅ [VIDEO] Austin City Council Special Called Meeting (13h 18m) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283723 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=419404 EPISODE 226 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 225! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the weeks of November 27th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ The Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative and what's ahead at Council. ✅ Council's passage of public safety stations as community benefit eligible for density bonuses ✅ Barton Springs potential renaming LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ Council Member Leslie Pool's office created a HOME hub to consolidate information -> https://www.atxhomecoalition.com ✅ Agenda for 12.7. 2023 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20231207-spec.htm EPISODE 225 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 224! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the weeks of November 20th and November 30th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ The HOME Initiative and What is the public outreach standard? ✅ 2024 Austin Council Race watch and more LISTEN ON! EPISODE 224 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 223! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of November 6th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ Travis County judge signaling 3 Austin land code ordinances will be voided; and ✅ 2024 City Council Race Watch (Districts 2, 7, and 10) LISTEN ON! EPISODE 223 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 222! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of October 9th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ Progress in the City of Austin's search for a new city manager ✅ The appointment of a permanent head for the Office of Police Oversight, ✅ Special Session at the Texas Lege LISTEN ON! EPISODE 222 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council's recent approval of Ch. 380 agreement with NXP, and its importance to Austin and Central Texas. ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC client. The two also discuss the recent news of Ed's selection as Opportunity Austin's next CEO (effective October 21st). Background links below: ARMA (website) -> https://arma-tx.org Opportunity Austin names Ed Latson as first chief executive officer (Press Release) -> https://tinyurl.com/5bjrx55w Opportunity Austin (Website) -> https://opportunityaustin.com/ RELATED EPISODES: BG Podcast Ep. 217: Launching our Economic Development Practice -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep217 BG Podcast Ep. 218: Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep218 BG Podcast Ep. 219: Weekly Recap (Week of 9.18.2023) -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep219 EPISODE 221 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 220! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of September 25th in Austin politics. TOPICS: ✅ Austin Council Member Harper-Madison taking 2-month medical leave ✅ Affordability Unlocked back in Court ✅ Audit finds Austin Energy falling behind on tree-trimming schedule EPISODE 220 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 219! On this episode the Bingham Group(CEO A.J. Bingham, Associate Hannah Garcia, and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt) wrap up the week of September 18th in Austin politics. TOPICS: ✅ The Austin Council's unanimous approval of NXP's Ch. 380 application ➡️ Ch. 380 Business Expansion Agreement between the City of Austin and NXP USA, Inc. -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=415834 ✅ Plans for a Joint Austin Council and Planning Commission meeting NEWS LINKS: ➡️ Council approves incentives for NXP Semiconductors' $290M planned investment (Austin Monitor)-> https://tinyurl.com/4e3ucnk8 ➡️ Council to consider joint hearing with Planning Commission on code amendments (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/bkkr8u9b EPISODE 219 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: [email protected] www.binghamgp.com