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Austin voters face a pivotal choice this November: approve a $300 million bond to overhaul parks and libraries—or wait. City council just cleared the way for the measure, citing urgent needs like the Colony Park Library upgrade. But Mayor Kirk Watson warns it’s too soon, citing recent tax hikes and soaring costs. Council members push back, arguing these vital public spaces can’t afford delays. The ballot decision hinges on balancing community investment with financial responsibility.

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