City of Austin leaders face mounting public anger over the deterioration of public services despite skyrocketing tax revenues. Yesterday’s airport debacle marks the third control tower staffing crisis in two months, stranding thousands of travelers when only half the required controllers showed up for work.
Meanwhile, the city council approved another round of pay raises for administrative staff while rank-and-file public safety positions remain unfilled.
Local residents at last night’s heated council meeting called the situation “governance malpractice,” pointing to a municipal budget that’s grown 37% in three years while basic services decline.
Economic developers may warn the staffing crisis threatens Austin’s ability to attract convention business and corporate relocations. Drama Meter Reading: 8 out of 10. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/faa-austin-airport-delays-blamed-on-continued-staffing-issues/
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