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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."
Half-True
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." 
Half-True
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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