Your Voice Matters!
Contact Austin City Council
Before Thursday’s Vote on the
Dog’s Head Development
Dear Neighbors,
This Thursday, the Austin City Council will consider Agenda Items 14, 15, and 111 related to the proposed Dog’s Head development and the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
These decisions could have lasting consequences for Austin taxpayers, environmental stewardship, and the future of development in southeast Austin. We encourage all neighbors to take a few minutes to contact the Mayor and City Council before Thursday’s meeting.
Why Are Neighbors Concerned?
A TIRZ commits future growth in Dproperty tax revenue within a designated area to fund infrastructure and development over many years. While this financing tool can support major projects, it also has long-term fiscal implications and deserves careful evaluation before approval.
There are several reasons many residents believe these items should not move forward at this time:
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Long-term taxpayer impacts. The proposed TIRZ represents a significant long-term financial commitment that could affect how future tax revenues are used.
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Environmental concerns remain unresolved.The Austin Environmental Commission recently voted unanimously to recommend delaying the proposal until additional environmental review and stronger protections are in place.
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Travis County has not yet committed. The County has postponed its decision regarding participation, indicating that important questions remain unanswered.
What You Can Do?
Please consider emailing the Mayor and City Council before Thursday’s meeting and respectfully ask them to vote NO on Agenda Items 14, 15, and 111, or postpone action until the outstanding fiscal and environmental concerns have been fully addressed.
In addition to sending an email, residents can register their position with the City Council.
The deadline to register is Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.
You may:
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Sign up to speak during Thursday’s Council meeting, or
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Register “Not Speaking” to indicate your position on the agenda item without providing testimony.
You can sign up at the following link: https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=477432
Whether you choose to speak or simply register your position, your participation lets the Council know that our community is paying attention to these important decisions.
Even a short, personalized message can make a difference.
Sample Email
Dear Mayor Watson and Council Members,
I am writing to respectfully ask you to vote noon Agenda Items 14, 15, and 111, or postpone action until the remaining fiscal and environmental concerns have been adequately addressed.
The proposed TIRZ represents a long-term commitment of future tax revenues that deserves careful consideration and greater public discussion. I am also concerned that the Austin Environmental Commission unanimously recommended delaying the proposal pending additional environmental review and that Travis County has not yet committed to participating.
Please take the time to ensure that taxpayers, our environment, and our community’s long-term interests are fully protected before moving forward.
Thank you for your service and for considering my comments.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Our community benefits when residents stay
informedand participate in local government.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to make your voice heard!
Here a a few links about the project:
https://austincurrent.org/2026/06/04/austin-dogs-head-development-endeavor-annexation/
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