Latest Fact-Checks In City Government

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Paul Workman
Paul Workman
stated on June 15, 2017 an oped commentary in the Austin American-Statesman
Says it’s documented that City of Austin fees for building an apartment complex are nearly 10 times what Dallas levies.
Mostly True
By Shonda Novak, W. Gardner Selby • July 13, 2017
Maram Museitif
Maram Museitif
stated on May 24, 2017 as quoted in a Central Health press release
Says Arabic "is the third most-common language in Austin."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • June 5, 2017
Mike McCabe
Mike McCabe
stated on May 21, 2017 an interview
"When you look at all the state and local taxes we pay in Wisconsin, the wealthiest 1 percent pay the lowest overall tax rate."
Mostly True
June 2, 2017
Michael Untermeyer
Michael Untermeyer
stated on May 10, 2017 a campaign ad.
"Michael Untermeyer has been a Democrat for more than 40 years."
Half-True
By Anna Orso • May 12, 2017
Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke
stated on March 31, 2017 a U.S. Senate campaign speech
El Paso is the "safest city in the state of Texas, safest city in the United States."
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • April 14, 2017
Ellen Troxclair
Ellen Troxclair
stated on February 23, 2017 an interview with Austin’s Fox 7 about her proposed affordability plan
"Since 2012," city of Austin "property taxes have gone up almost 30 percent while incomes have only risen 4 percent."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • April 7, 2017
Jim Kenney
Jim Kenney
stated on March 27, 2017 a tweet
"Immigrants are responsible for 96 percent of our small biz growth since 2000."
False
By Cassie Owens • March 28, 2017
Philip Levine
Philip Levine
stated on March 2, 2017 a post on Facebook
Says Airbnb "decreases real estate values and increases costs for workforce housing."
Mostly False
By Amy Sherman • March 20, 2017
Sylvia Garcia
Sylvia Garcia
stated on January 5, 2017 a press release
Says that in Texas, it’s "already illegal to enter a bathroom to harm someone."
Half-True
By Bobby Cervantes • February 1, 2017
Joe DeFelice
Joe DeFelice
stated on January 25, 2017
"From the release of a child rapist from the Dominican Republican to that of an Italian drug smuggler, Philadelphians have already been put in direct danger by Mayor Kenney’s policy of blocking local law enforcement from participating with federal immigration authorities."
Mostly False
By Cassie Owens • January 31, 2017
Sheri Gallo
Sheri Gallo
stated on November 29, 2016 a mailer spotted by an Austin voter
Alison Alter "has exploited a campaign finance loophole to obtain over $64,000 in public dollars to fund her campaign."
Half-True
By Nolan Hicks • December 8, 2016
Sheri Gallo
Sheri Gallo
stated on November 29, 2016 a mailer to voters
Alison Alter "got an F in attendance in 2016" as an Austin parks board member "and was removed by a unanimous vote of the Austin City Council."
Pants on Fire!
By Nolan Hicks • December 3, 2016
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on November 1, 2016 a speech
"Wisconsin is one of several states where you can change your early ballot if you think you've made a mistake."  
True
November 2, 2016
Jimmy Flannigan
Jimmy Flannigan
stated on September 12, 2016 an Austin Monitor interview that day plus forums later
Says that he’s responsible for Austin including Anderson Mill Road in the city's proposed transportation bond package.
Mostly False
By Nolan Hicks • November 1, 2016
Sensible Transportation Solutions for Austin PAC
Sensible Transportation Solutions for Austin PAC
stated on October 23, 2016 an ad in the Austin American-Statesman
Says Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s transportation plans linked to Proposition 1 on the ballot remove "27+ miles of traffic lanes around the city," replacing "them with lanes dedicated to usage by bicycles" and buses.    
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • October 28, 2016
Our Democracy 2020
Our Democracy 2020
stated on October 26, 2016 a news release
Says an election clerk in Green Bay refused to allow early voting on the UW-Green Bay campus because she "was afraid it would help Democrats," showing "outrageous partisan bias."
Half-True
October 28, 2016
Joe Morrissey
Joe Morrissey
stated on October 17, 2016 a debate.
The city of Richmond "built the second richest team in the NFL a $14 million stadium."
Half-True
By Sean Gorman • October 24, 2016
Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government
Colorado Citizens for Accountable Government
stated on October 14, 2016 a mailer
"When Rachel Zenzinger was on the Arvada City Council, she voted to spend taxpayer funds for a junket to China."
Pants on Fire!
By Alan Gathright • October 20, 2016
Jack Berry
Jack Berry
stated on September 15, 2016 a debate.
In Richmond, Va., there’s "more moving vans coming in than going out."
Mostly True
By Sean Gorman • September 26, 2016
Sylvester Turner
Sylvester Turner
stated on July 26, 2016 a tweet announcing new display signage at airports and Houston's City Hall
"Welcome to #Houston, the most #diverse city in #America."
Mostly True
By Fauzeya Rahman • September 23, 2016
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