The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new battles for local control across the state. While the majority of Texans support COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates, bans on these mandates have put an end to some local restrictions and have also been met with defiance.
Join The Texas Tribune for a live, in-person conversation on what the pandemic has meant for local control in Travis County. Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith will sit down with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
Bans on mask and vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic have at times halted, or reversed, the policies of local officials in Austin and across the state.
Join The Texas Tribune at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches in East Austin for a live, in-person conversation with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown. They’ll discuss what the pandemic has meant for local control in Travis County with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith.
Can’t make it? You can view the recording on demand starting Friday, Nov. 19, at texastribune.org/events.
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Adler has been mayor of Austin since 2015. He has represented Austin in the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. He is also a board member of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors. Previously, Adler served as chief of staff to former state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, practiced civil rights law, and sat on the boards of Ballet Austin and The Texas Tribune.
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