Lawrence Person's BattleSwarm Blog

You expect Austin voters to embrace crazy leftwing policies, but turning every grassy median and underpass in the city into a garbage-strewn 24/7 amusement park for drug-addicted transients (with side order of arson and mayhem) was too much even for them, and yesterday they reinstated the camping ban. Proposition B passed 85,830 (57.13%) to 64,409 (42.87%). It’s a grave blow to Austin Mayor Steve Adler, City Councilman Greg Casar, the homeless industrial complex, and a number of random drug dealers.

Other May 1st Voting results:

Proposition F, which would turn Austin in a “strong mayor” form of government (i.e., let Adler control spending more directly instead of a City Manager) was overwhelmingly defeated, 126,847 (85.91%) to 20,810 (14.09%).

Proposition G (adding another city council district) was defeated more narrowly, 83,092 (56.58%) to 62,702 (43.42%).

Proposition H, to give every voter two $25 vouchers to contribute to political campaigns (i.e., another way to pass taxpayer money to leftwing politicians) was defeated 83,092 to 63,809.

All the other propositions passed, including Proposition E (ranked choice voting), which is illegal under Texas law.

In the special election for the U.S. 6th Congressional District, Republicans Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey head to a runoff, guaranteeing that the seat will stay in Republican hands. Carpetbagger Dan Rodimer finished with a dismal 2,086 votes, or 2.66% of the total, good for 10th place.

Some Twitter reactions:

The twerp could not be more out of touch with Austin. He needs to spend less time blabbing like your standard raging Marxist and start listening to the citizens of Austin who want nothing to do with his hate and ineptitude. https://t.co/ubpzdy9GKl

— Austin Network (@Austin_Network) May 2, 2021

A massive win for every Austinite who simply wants to live in a safe and clean city. https://t.co/jlmDeIedNX

— Matt Mackowiak (@MattMackowiak) May 2, 2021

Austin voters sent a clear and stern rebuke to Austin City leaders today by voting in a landslide:

* FOR Prop B to require Austin to reinstate the public camping ban

* AGAINST making Austin a strong Mayor city

* AGAINST giving vouchers to voters to donate to city campaigns

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 2, 2021

A devastating night for the legacy of @MayorAdler.

From winning re-election by 40 points…to staking his entire second term on the homeless issue by eliminating all rules….to watching the ban being reinstated in a landslide.

Life comes at ya fast. #ATXCouncil

— Adam Loewy 🦁 (@LoewyLawFirm) May 2, 2021

Casar is taking some big losses tonight…Prop B, Socialist Dollars, and Strong Mayor all looking like they, like his influence, is going down the proverbial dumpster fire.

— Justin Berry (@realJustinBerry) May 2, 2021

Major victories today in #ATX. @MayorAdler and @GregCasar can finally shove it talking about how Austinites "wanted" that ban lifted years ago. They didn't then & they've spoken now. Love seeing Greg get put in his place on several items. #PropB @Austin_Network https://t.co/WA8VmcR6Rg

— DClark (@tweeting_dc) May 2, 2021

The execution of the camping ban is going to be a shitshow. ATX council is going to throw endless amounts of tax dollars to try to house everyone and increase taxes. This was their plan all along. Our next fight is going to be to stop the homeless industry and non profit grift.

— SAVEAUSTINTX (@saveaustintx) May 2, 2021

Tags: 2021 Elections, 6th Congressional District, Austin, Crime, Dan Rodimer, Democrats, Elections, Greg Casar, homeless, Jake Ellzey, Republicans, Steve Adler, Susan Wright, Texas

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