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Galindo Elementary Neighborhood Association
Welcome!
The Galindo Neighborhood is a wonderful gem nestled in the heart of South Austin. The boundaries are Oltorf Street on the North, Ben White on the South, the Union Pacific Railway on the West and South First Street on the East.
The purpose of the Association is to seek to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood in matters such as land use, traffic control, social functions, environmental protection, public services, and other matters of neighborhood concern. Membership in the Galindo Elementary Neighborhood Association (GENA) is open to all residents and residential property owners within association boundaries. |
The Galindo Elementary Neighborhood Association
is a membership-driven volunteer organization. Click below to become a member or to renew your membership. Neighborhood meetings are held in the heart of the neighborhood at
South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland Rd. General Meetings occur every other month. These meetings are a great way to meet neighbors, share news and information and participate in discussions on topics that impact the neighborhood. Neighbors gather at 6:45, and business starts at 7:00 p.m. 2024 Meeting Dates January 22 March 25 May 20 July 22 September 23 November 18 |
2024 Officers
President - Patty Sprinkle Vice President - Marshall Davis Secretary - Cindy Trucksis Treasurer - Lori Perry Zoning - Communications - Heather Nelson Parks - Sev Coursen Austin Neighborhood Council Representative - South Central Coalition Representative - Lisa McGiffert |
Resolution regarding the Pool Resolution Home Options for Middle Income Empowerment (HOME) approved by the Galindo Neighborhood Association at its November 27th, 2023 general membership meeting.
Whereas, Galindo Neighborhood Association, GENA, is concerned the HOME resolution's impact on the environment will devastate the city's tree canopy and green spaces which will worsen the Heat Island Effect and increase urban flooding, and
Whereas, GENA recognizes that the central Texas area has been in extreme drought with water restrictions county wide, and
Whereas GENA is alarmed by the current condition and lack of citywide infrastructure such as water, sewer, streets, to serve the increased urban population, and
Whereas GENA observes the public safety infrastructure (police, fire, EMS) is understaffed at our current population
Whereas GENA notes there are no provisions in this amendment to assure and preserve affordability as housing construction is a market driven process
Therefore be it resolved the Galindo Neighborhood Association is opposed to the HOME resolution as currently proposed, and
Be it further resolved that we ask the City Council seek an analysis from an outside engineering firm to assess the impact the proposed rezoning will have on the safety of our residents, the environmental degradation it will cause and the costs of updating our inadequate infrastructure.
Whereas, Galindo Neighborhood Association, GENA, is concerned the HOME resolution's impact on the environment will devastate the city's tree canopy and green spaces which will worsen the Heat Island Effect and increase urban flooding, and
Whereas, GENA recognizes that the central Texas area has been in extreme drought with water restrictions county wide, and
Whereas GENA is alarmed by the current condition and lack of citywide infrastructure such as water, sewer, streets, to serve the increased urban population, and
Whereas GENA observes the public safety infrastructure (police, fire, EMS) is understaffed at our current population
Whereas GENA notes there are no provisions in this amendment to assure and preserve affordability as housing construction is a market driven process
Therefore be it resolved the Galindo Neighborhood Association is opposed to the HOME resolution as currently proposed, and
Be it further resolved that we ask the City Council seek an analysis from an outside engineering firm to assess the impact the proposed rezoning will have on the safety of our residents, the environmental degradation it will cause and the costs of updating our inadequate infrastructure.
Visit the links below to email City of Austin Council Members:
Mayor - Kirk Watson 512-978-2100 or 512-974-2337
City Manager - Spencer Cronk 512-974-2200
Galindo's District 3 Representative - Jose Velasquez 512-978-2103
Mayor - Kirk Watson 512-978-2100 or 512-974-2337
City Manager - Spencer Cronk 512-974-2200
Galindo's District 3 Representative - Jose Velasquez 512-978-2103
District 1 Natasha Harper-Madison 512-978-2101
District 2 Vanessa Fuentes 512-978-2102
*District 3 Jose Velasquez 512-978-2103
District 4 Jose Vela 512-978-2104
District 5 Ryan Alter 512-978-2105
District 6 Mackenzie Kelly 512-978-2106
District 7 Leslie Pool 512-978-2107
District 8 Paige Ellis 512-978-2108
District 9 Zohaib "Zo" Qadri 512-978-2109
District 10 Alison Alter 512-978-2110
District 2 Vanessa Fuentes 512-978-2102
*District 3 Jose Velasquez 512-978-2103
District 4 Jose Vela 512-978-2104
District 5 Ryan Alter 512-978-2105
District 6 Mackenzie Kelly 512-978-2106
District 7 Leslie Pool 512-978-2107
District 8 Paige Ellis 512-978-2108
District 9 Zohaib "Zo" Qadri 512-978-2109
District 10 Alison Alter 512-978-2110
Email all Council Members with one email
Planning Commission
Visit the link below for information about rezoning protests.
FileYourProtest.com
Planning Commission
Visit the link below for information about rezoning protests.
FileYourProtest.com