From the Statesman:
I write StatesmanWatch for the Austin American-Statesman. My column runs every Wednesday on the front of the Metro/State page.
The premise of StatesmanWatch is simple. We focus attention on a problem an individual or a group has that has been overlooked or ignored by the relevant municipal agency, department or utility. The problem can be as simple as a street light out or a broken curb or as complicated as an unfair or illegal city policy.
If you have seen the column, you know StatesmanWatch has an outstanding record of getting things fixed.
I am reaching out to neighborhood organizations because I want to insure my column is helping people in all parts of Austin. If you look at the map on our website you’ll see we do that now. I want to do it better.
Please let me know how I can help your group. I’m particularly interested in hearing about problems I can get to work on now. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you.
Mark Lisheron
StatesmanWatch
512-445-3663 office
512-299-2319 cell
The new email contact from the statesman seems sincere about helping neighborhoods with concerns and active followups. Let’s pursue and use it.
