Getting to Know Laura
Laura Pressley For City Council District 4
“With your support, we can improve our quality of life in District 4 and Austin as a whole. Changes are coming to City Hall, and I have the drive and experience to lead us to a local government that serves our needs and those of our neighbors”
Getting to Know Laura • • • • • • • •
26-Year Austinite, Wife, Mother, 20-year property owner University of Texas at Austin Alumni, Ph.D. in Chemistry Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner Semiconductor Engineering Professional Advocate & Survivor of Domestic Violence Election Honored by KTBC as an Austin Defender Day Recipient of Woman of Wisdom Award Nov. 4 Lover of gardening & classic cars
How Laura is serving District 4 • • • • • • • • •
Saved $2.5 Million in fees & waste at City Hall in last year Restore Rundberg Revitalization Team Designee Windsor Hills Neighborhood Association President Creator & Editor of North East Neighbor Newsletter Created neighborhood scholarships for Reagan Seniors Austin Neighborhoods Council Executive Committee Past Board Member & Chair Elect of SafePlace Austin Independent Business Alliance Member Helping neighbors resolve City issues
Experience. Courage. Integrity. Join Team Laura! Website: PressleyForAustin.com This campaign has not agreed to comply with the contribution and expenditure limits of the Austin Fair Campaign Chapter. Political Ad paid for by Pressley Campaign, P.O. Box 82763, Austin, TX 78708
“With your votes, you can count on me to get the job done.” IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY Austinites deserve to thrive in Austin. We will implement cost controls in utility departments, lower utility fees, develop a City of Austin Homestead Exemption and reduce subsidies to big corporations.
MAKE CITY HALL ACCOUNTABLE Less waste and more common sense. We will lead efforts to change the culture of City Hall from wasteful spending to a more frugal mindset.
PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS Integrity and safety of our neighborhoods is key. We will protect our quality of life and ensure EMS, Fire, and Police have the resources they need.
GROW OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES Spend more of our tax dollars locally. We will increase the number of City contracts awarded to our local businesses.
PROVIDE REAL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS Efficient roadways lead the way to progress. We will optimize traffic light timing and roadway and ramp design to improve mobility.
SAFEGUARD OUR ENVIRONMENT Our health starts with our environment. We will conserve water by supporting rainwater collection, repairing leaks, and re-using gray water.
Experience. Courage. Integrity.
“With your support, we can improve our quality of life in District 4 and Austin as a whole. Changes are coming to City Hall, and I have the drive and experience to lead us to a local government that serves our needs and those of our neighbors”
Getting to Know Laura • • • • • • • •
26-Year Austinite, Wife, Mother, 20-year property owner University of Texas at Austin Alumni, Ph.D. in Chemistry Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner Semiconductor Engineering Professional Advocate & Survivor of Domestic Violence Election Honored by KTBC as an Austin Defender Day Recipient of Woman of Wisdom Award Nov. 4 Lover of gardening & classic cars
How Laura is serving District 4 • • • • • • • • •
Saved $2.5 Million in fees & waste at City Hall in last year Restore Rundberg Revitalization Team Designee Windsor Hills Neighborhood Association President Creator & Editor of North East Neighbor Newsletter Created neighborhood scholarships for Reagan Seniors Austin Neighborhoods Council Executive Committee Past Board Member & Chair Elect of SafePlace Austin Independent Business Alliance Member Helping neighbors resolve City issues
Experience. Courage. Integrity. Join Team Laura! Website: PressleyForAustin.com This campaign has not agreed to comply with the contribution and expenditure limits of the Austin Fair Campaign Chapter. Political Ad paid for by Pressley Campaign, P.O. Box 82763, Austin, TX 78708
“With your votes, you can count on me to get the job done.” IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY Austinites deserve to thrive in Austin. We will implement cost controls in utility departments, lower utility fees, develop a City of Austin Homestead Exemption and reduce subsidies to big corporations.
MAKE CITY HALL ACCOUNTABLE Less waste and more common sense. We will lead efforts to change the culture of City Hall from wasteful spending to a more frugal mindset.
PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS Integrity and safety of our neighborhoods is key. We will protect our quality of life and ensure EMS, Fire, and Police have the resources they need.
GROW OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES Spend more of our tax dollars locally. We will increase the number of City contracts awarded to our local businesses.
PROVIDE REAL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS Efficient roadways lead the way to progress. We will optimize traffic light timing and roadway and ramp design to improve mobility.
SAFEGUARD OUR ENVIRONMENT Our health starts with our environment. We will conserve water by supporting rainwater collection, repairing leaks, and re-using gray water.
Experience. Courage. Integrity.
