MermaidKT🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵🤍
@mermaidkt.bsky.social
Suburban mom for Social Justice
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From the beginning, my top priority has been to bring more City services to District 6 - to improve our schools, our utilities, and our connectivity. I can't do that without YOU!
Early voting starts Monday!
Early voting starts Monday!
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
From the beginning, my top priority has been to bring more City services to District 6 - to improve our schools, our utilities, and our connectivity. I can't do that without YOU!
Early voting starts Monday!
Early voting starts Monday!
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Today, on National Coming Out Day, I am heartbroken to learn that the State of Texas is going to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars for critical services if Austin does not remove its beloved Pride crosswalks.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today, on National Coming Out Day, I am heartbroken to learn that the State of Texas is going to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars for critical services if Austin does not remove its beloved Pride crosswalks.
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In particular, the location on 4th St, is celebrating its 4th Anniversary today. The present moment looks bleak, but we are examining ways that we, as a City, can continue to stand up for the culture of belonging that makes Austin a City for All.
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#NationalComingOutDay
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#NationalComingOutDay
October 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
In particular, the location on 4th St, is celebrating its 4th Anniversary today. The present moment looks bleak, but we are examining ways that we, as a City, can continue to stand up for the culture of belonging that makes Austin a City for All.
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#NationalComingOutDay
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#NationalComingOutDay
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This week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read in recognition of Banned Books Week! Everyone deserves to see themselves and their stories reflected in books. Stories help us learn and grow, and all readers should have the freedom to explore diverse perspectives and ideas.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This week, we’re celebrating the freedom to read in recognition of Banned Books Week! Everyone deserves to see themselves and their stories reflected in books. Stories help us learn and grow, and all readers should have the freedom to explore diverse perspectives and ideas.
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Here in Austin, we’re fortunate to have a strong and thriving public library system that embraces inclusion and access for all. But across Texas and the country, many communities are facing increasing levels of censorship.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Here in Austin, we’re fortunate to have a strong and thriving public library system that embraces inclusion and access for all. But across Texas and the country, many communities are facing increasing levels of censorship.
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A new website is out detailing what will be included in the City of Austin tax rate election funding. Please feel free to share this resource with anyone interested.
www.austintexas.gov/page/ballot-...
www.austintexas.gov/page/ballot-...
October 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A new website is out detailing what will be included in the City of Austin tax rate election funding. Please feel free to share this resource with anyone interested.
www.austintexas.gov/page/ballot-...
www.austintexas.gov/page/ballot-...
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The D6 office is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our Austin residents around pet ownership. If you have ever owned a pet in Austin, please let us know your experience.
Visit the link in bio or bit.ly/4nKGoOI to answer the survey.
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Visit the link in bio or bit.ly/4nKGoOI to answer the survey.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The D6 office is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of our Austin residents around pet ownership. If you have ever owned a pet in Austin, please let us know your experience.
Visit the link in bio or bit.ly/4nKGoOI to answer the survey.
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Visit the link in bio or bit.ly/4nKGoOI to answer the survey.
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Help us overcome barriers to pet ownership so we can help animals find loving homes, whether you rent or own your home.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Help us overcome barriers to pet ownership so we can help animals find loving homes, whether you rent or own your home.
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The City of Austin is incredibly lucky to have an amazing, well-qualified, and compassionate staff who work hard every day and go above and beyond to serve our community.
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August 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The City of Austin is incredibly lucky to have an amazing, well-qualified, and compassionate staff who work hard every day and go above and beyond to serve our community.
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While creating a balanced budget that serves the community’s needs is never easy, this year’s budgeting process is one of the most challenging that Austin has faced in many years.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
While creating a balanced budget that serves the community’s needs is never easy, this year’s budgeting process is one of the most challenging that Austin has faced in many years.
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I'm thrilled to move forward the Peace Family Housing Project, which will create transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness. The site will include four two-bedroom units with shared kitchen, play area, and laundry room to support families on their path to stability.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I'm thrilled to move forward the Peace Family Housing Project, which will create transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness. The site will include four two-bedroom units with shared kitchen, play area, and laundry room to support families on their path to stability.
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Our District 6 Budget Town Hall events begin this Saturday! Please join us at the Foundation Communities Lakeline location at 2:00 pm to hear about our budget priorities for 2025-2026.
City of Austin staff will be available to answer questions and hear your thoughts.
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City of Austin staff will be available to answer questions and hear your thoughts.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Our District 6 Budget Town Hall events begin this Saturday! Please join us at the Foundation Communities Lakeline location at 2:00 pm to hear about our budget priorities for 2025-2026.
City of Austin staff will be available to answer questions and hear your thoughts.
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City of Austin staff will be available to answer questions and hear your thoughts.
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The City of Austin's 2025-2026 Proposed Budget has been released, and I’m diving in and ready to advocate for strong investments in District 6.
Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 am, as City Manager TC Broadnax and City staff present the proposed 2025-2026 budget.
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Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 am, as City Manager TC Broadnax and City staff present the proposed 2025-2026 budget.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The City of Austin's 2025-2026 Proposed Budget has been released, and I’m diving in and ready to advocate for strong investments in District 6.
Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 am, as City Manager TC Broadnax and City staff present the proposed 2025-2026 budget.
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Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 am, as City Manager TC Broadnax and City staff present the proposed 2025-2026 budget.
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📣 D6: Let’s Show Up for Central Texas!
Many of our neighbors are facing the devastating aftermath of flooding. If you’re looking for a way to help, D6 has drop-off sites collecting essential supplies, & local restaurants helping out.
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Many of our neighbors are facing the devastating aftermath of flooding. If you’re looking for a way to help, D6 has drop-off sites collecting essential supplies, & local restaurants helping out.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
📣 D6: Let’s Show Up for Central Texas!
Many of our neighbors are facing the devastating aftermath of flooding. If you’re looking for a way to help, D6 has drop-off sites collecting essential supplies, & local restaurants helping out.
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Many of our neighbors are facing the devastating aftermath of flooding. If you’re looking for a way to help, D6 has drop-off sites collecting essential supplies, & local restaurants helping out.
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✨ Stay in the loop with all things District 6! ✨
Want to know what’s happening on the dais, around the district, & behind the scenes at City Hall? Our D6 newsletter brings you creative, engaging, & informative updates straight to your inbox.
📬 Sign up today and view past issues at bit.ly/3Gttapv.
Want to know what’s happening on the dais, around the district, & behind the scenes at City Hall? Our D6 newsletter brings you creative, engaging, & informative updates straight to your inbox.
📬 Sign up today and view past issues at bit.ly/3Gttapv.
July 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
✨ Stay in the loop with all things District 6! ✨
Want to know what’s happening on the dais, around the district, & behind the scenes at City Hall? Our D6 newsletter brings you creative, engaging, & informative updates straight to your inbox.
📬 Sign up today and view past issues at bit.ly/3Gttapv.
Want to know what’s happening on the dais, around the district, & behind the scenes at City Hall? Our D6 newsletter brings you creative, engaging, & informative updates straight to your inbox.
📬 Sign up today and view past issues at bit.ly/3Gttapv.
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Last week, I had the opportunity to join Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Council Members Ryan Alter and Paige Ellis, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. to advocate for Austin’s top federal priorities, including transportation, education, healthcare, and economic development.
July 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Last week, I had the opportunity to join Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Council Members Ryan Alter and Paige Ellis, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. to advocate for Austin’s top federal priorities, including transportation, education, healthcare, and economic development.
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It was especially meaningful to have several District 6 neighbors included in the delegation.
We had productive, bipartisan conversations with members of Congress, and I’m grateful for the chance to ensure our community’s needs and values were part of the discussion.
We had productive, bipartisan conversations with members of Congress, and I’m grateful for the chance to ensure our community’s needs and values were part of the discussion.
July 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It was especially meaningful to have several District 6 neighbors included in the delegation.
We had productive, bipartisan conversations with members of Congress, and I’m grateful for the chance to ensure our community’s needs and values were part of the discussion.
We had productive, bipartisan conversations with members of Congress, and I’m grateful for the chance to ensure our community’s needs and values were part of the discussion.
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Today we celebrated Juneteenth, the day news of freedom finally reached the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Tx in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is about liberation, resilience, & the continued fight for equity, but it’s also about Black joy.
Juneteenth is about liberation, resilience, & the continued fight for equity, but it’s also about Black joy.
June 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today we celebrated Juneteenth, the day news of freedom finally reached the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Tx in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is about liberation, resilience, & the continued fight for equity, but it’s also about Black joy.
Juneteenth is about liberation, resilience, & the continued fight for equity, but it’s also about Black joy.
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The music, the dancing, the laughter, the excellence on display today was beautiful to witness.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate with pride and purpose. District 6 was honored to be part of it.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate with pride and purpose. District 6 was honored to be part of it.
June 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The music, the dancing, the laughter, the excellence on display today was beautiful to witness.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate with pride and purpose. District 6 was honored to be part of it.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate with pride and purpose. District 6 was honored to be part of it.
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My statement on recent protests against ICE raids.
June 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My statement on recent protests against ICE raids.
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I am proud to bring the Vape-Free Schools Resolution to Council this Thursday, along with MPT @vanessaforatx.bsky.social, CM Ryan Alter, CM José "Chito" Vela, and CM @paige-ellis.bsky.social. Together, we're taking a stand to preserve the health and future of our students.
May 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I am proud to bring the Vape-Free Schools Resolution to Council this Thursday, along with MPT @vanessaforatx.bsky.social, CM Ryan Alter, CM José "Chito" Vela, and CM @paige-ellis.bsky.social. Together, we're taking a stand to preserve the health and future of our students.
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I'm bringing the Vape Free Schools Resolution to Council that seeks to ban the sale of e-cigarettes of any kind within 1000 feet of schools & daycares.
I'm excited to partner with Mayor Pro Tem @vanessaforatx.bsky.social to preserve our students' health & well being.
www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
I'm excited to partner with Mayor Pro Tem @vanessaforatx.bsky.social to preserve our students' health & well being.
www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
www.kxan.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I'm bringing the Vape Free Schools Resolution to Council that seeks to ban the sale of e-cigarettes of any kind within 1000 feet of schools & daycares.
I'm excited to partner with Mayor Pro Tem @vanessaforatx.bsky.social to preserve our students' health & well being.
www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
I'm excited to partner with Mayor Pro Tem @vanessaforatx.bsky.social to preserve our students' health & well being.
www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
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On this International Workers' Day, and every day, we honor the labor movement and the workers who tirelessly organize for justice, dignity, and equity in every workplace.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
On this International Workers' Day, and every day, we honor the labor movement and the workers who tirelessly organize for justice, dignity, and equity in every workplace.
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“More than anything, I think we need leadership that will help bring us back together,” Laine said. “And that’s what I’m trying to do.”
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Bridging the Gaps: Council Member Krista Laine Tackles Northwest Austin’s Growing Pains
“More than anything, I think we need leadership that will help bring us back together,” Laine said. “And that’s what I’m trying to do.”
texascapitalnews.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“More than anything, I think we need leadership that will help bring us back together,” Laine said. “And that’s what I’m trying to do.”
texascapitalnews.substack.com/p/bridging-t...
texascapitalnews.substack.com/p/bridging-t...
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I’m not always nice to the public figures I write about but 1) I don’t make sh*t up, 2) I try not to misrepresent them, and 3) I document my claims meticulously.
These people … do not follow those principles.
These people … do not follow those principles.
April 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I’m not always nice to the public figures I write about but 1) I don’t make sh*t up, 2) I try not to misrepresent them, and 3) I document my claims meticulously.
These people … do not follow those principles.
These people … do not follow those principles.