sean stonecutter

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 16:27:16 -0600

Can anyone fill me in? As far as I can tell both candidates have near identical stances on everything. Both candidates were in support of the smoking ban (boo!) Property Tax: Both candidates want to adjust property taxes and make housing affordable for everyone. Transportation: Both candidates are opposed to the toll roads. Regional Growth and Neighborhood Planning: Both candidates are ecologically mindful, and want to protect sensitive areas. Clarke's page simply says she's commited to supporting 'the neighborhood planning process' while Kim elaborates a bit more on her goals for neighborhood planning. Her site details how she would like to take steps to make more mixed-use urban areas (i.e. living within walking distance of common-use businesses like restaurants and grocery stores) Tacos: Living in Austin, I'm sure both candidates heartily endorse taco consumption. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see much of a difference between the two. If anything I'm inclined to vote for Kim simply because her site provides more useful information on her platform and goals than Clarkes.

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sean stonecutter