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Old 11-07-2015, 08:31 AM
 
Location: Dallas
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Originally Posted by austin-steve View Post
That's what I was thinking.

I do have a good "advocacy-minded" friend who was crestfallen over the defeat. But her specific micro-issue is the bad situation that apparently forces victims and abusers of family violence to be in close physical proximity in the limited waiting space in and around courtrooms.
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I suspect that 90+ % of the taxpayers would agree with her that a solution is needed. Unfortunately, our judges are not content with a solution. They want a palace. Hopefully, your friend has directed her anger toward the judges.
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Old 11-09-2015, 07:08 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Didn't we approve bonds for the purchase of the high rise building and entire block at 7th and Lavaca a few years ago? That should have gone a long way towards the County consolidating its services downtown.
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