Latest Fact-Checks In City Government

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Brigid Shea
Brigid Shea
stated on May 7, 2012 a campaign mailer.
Says Lee Leffingwell "raised property taxes 20 percent in three years."
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By Meghan Ashford-Grooms, W. Gardner Selby • May 11, 2012
Mary Nolan
Mary Nolan
stated on April 24, 2012 a campaign press release
Says "Amanda Fritz publicly claimed to be endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon, both on her website and in the voter’s guide." 
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By Janie Har • May 2, 2012
Lee Leffingwell
Lee Leffingwell
stated on April 16, 2012 an Austin mayoral candidate debate
Says "Austin has the lowest property tax rate by far of the five major cities in Texas."
Half-True
By Sue Owen • May 1, 2012
Lee Leffingwell
Lee Leffingwell
stated on February 18, 2012 a campaign mailer.
"Invested $90 million in traffic fixes without raising taxes."
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • March 2, 2012
Mike Martinez
Mike Martinez
stated on February 10, 2012 his campaign website.
Says he banned texting while driving in Austin.
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • February 21, 2012
Angel Taveras
Angel Taveras
stated on January 8, 2012 a newspaper commentary
"In Connecticut and New York, students at Achievement First schools consistently outperform city and statewide averages."
Half-True
By Alex Kuffner • January 15, 2012
Mary Nolan
Mary Nolan
stated on September 21, 2011 campaign literature
Says she helped lead the launch of curbside recycling.
Half-True
By Janie Har • October 1, 2011
Randi Shade
Randi Shade
stated on May 19, 2011 a statement.
Says that several times in the last 15 years, Austin City Council candidates have won seats after trailing by more than 4,000 votes in the election prompting the runoff.  
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By W. Gardner Selby • May 26, 2011
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