“We understood the difference of trying to recognize the difference between really a pet and livestock, and we appreciate the patience, and we're sorry for the heartburn I know it must've caused you and the confusion, but we took action,”
“We're about to enter this third phase which is the ongoing, long-term support for these folks, with housing vouchers, jobs and transportation options,”
“We made this decision at the right time, ... In no way will the City of Austin abdicate our responsibility for public safety at this event. Many of us have been striving to get back to normal. This is a good way.”
“There's the perception, frankly, that students voices haven't been heard, at least in proportion to their numbers and we want to change that. I want to make sure young people in this town feel very connected and have as much input as anybody else,”
