Cities subsidizing private sports stadiums with public money is a racket. That’s not my opinion, it’s the conclusion of nearly every economist who has ever studied the issue. So, why doesn’t anyone listen? There are a few reasons. First of all, Americans love sports — probably too much — and as a politician, who wants to be the guy resisting something that brings…
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Ora Houston, City Council’s Least Predictable Voter, Would Like You to Stop Selling Austin’s Soul
That 10 of the 11 elected leaders in the Austin City Council are at least nominally associated with the Democratic Party does not mean there is any shortage of divisions on the dais. The Council’s all-too-frequent marathon sessions, often stretching into the wee hours of the morning, reveal the many differences of opinion that exist…