Austin made cuts to city contracts with local agencies serving seniors. Organizations negotiated earlier this year to restore some funding, but one-time restorations will not carry over into the new fiscal year.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
City contract cuts10%1Who pays or receives it: City of Austin
Who's involved
Aaron AlarcónCEO of Family Eldercare
Family EldercareAustin nonprofit serving seniors
Shontell GauthierExecutive director of RBJ Senior Housing
RBJ Senior HousingAffordable housing provider
Richard BondiChair of Austin's Commission on Aging
Vanessa FuentesAustin City Council Member, District 2
The facts
Family Eldercare scaled back financial advocacy and mental health programs due to budget cuts.1
RBJ Senior Housing occupancy increased from 279 units to 503 units, at 90% occupancy.1
New Medicaid eligibility changes take effect January 1, 2027.1
One-time funding restoration will not carry over into the new fiscal year.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Aaron Alarcón, CEO of Family Eldercare Without services to help seniors navigate Medicaid changes, thousands could lose healthcare benefits.1
Shontell Gauthier, executive director of RBJ Senior Housing 10% cuts mean the organization is unable to meet demand for services.1
Richard Bondi, chair of Austin's Commission on Aging Additional budget shortfalls are expected and advocates should not wait for draft budget announcements.1
Vanessa Fuentes, Austin City Council Member The city lacks collaborative partners at the state level to address these challenges.1
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