(Community Matters) It would be hard to find a more qualified new council member than Chris Riley. Austin born and raised, congressional page for Jake Pickle, economics grad from Harvard University, UT law degree, attorney with Tx Supreme Court and private practice since.
He’s chaired the Downtown Commission, the Planning Commission, co-founded the Alliance for Public Transportation and Austin CarShare. Founded the Downtown Neighborhood Association and is a member of the Parks Foundation Board. He’s a lifelong progressive with a proven track record in Austin.
Perla – beautiful, committed and a compelling life story. Obviously, would represent an addition to the council’s diversity (woman and Hispanic). Though, there is NOT a single mutual friend with whom I’ve spoken who doesn’t agree there is NO comparison between the intellectual fire power of the two. Chris is very, very smart, experienced and knows the city’s intricacies.
We need Chris Riley on the Austin City Council. He’s shovel ready.
Community Matters 