Originally Published June 3, 2026
For the past several months, One Voice Central Texas members have been meeting with City Council members and attending City Council/Committee meetings to urge the City to prioritize funding for programs that serve as the infrastructure of the community.
On May 28, One Voice Chair Dr. Rosamaria Murillo penned a letter to all City Council members explicitly laying out five crucial Asks for the City to take into consideration during FY27 budget decisions. See the letter and related articles below.
06/01/26 KXAN Interview with Vice Chair Dr. Aaron Alarcon
UPDATE June 16, 2026
We are pleased to share that, at the time of this posting (06/16/26), Council Members Jose Velasquez, Ryan Alter, Mike Siegel, Krista Laine, Zo Qadri, and Vanessa Fuentes have signed on to support this advocacy. We will update this posting when/as other Council Members sign on in support. To view your council member’s contact information, visit this link.
UPDATE July 20, 2026
For Immediate Release: OVCT Responds to City Auditor’s Nonprofit Contract Management Report
UPDATE July 23, 2026
Austin Chronicle: Opinion: Austin’s Safety Net on the Brink – Dr. Rosamaria Murillo (2026 OVCT Chair) and Dr. Aaron Alarcon (2026 OVCT Vice Chair) provide an op-ed to The Austin Chronicle explaining why the proposed FY26-27 social service budget cuts are bad for Austin. Published 7/23/26
Austin Current: ‘Worst possible light’: Nonprofits challenge Austin audit amid budget debate – Dr. Rosamaria Murillo (El Buen Samaritano) and Andy Miller (Austin Child Guidance Center) interviewed by The Austin Current about their concerns surrounding the methodology for the City’s recent contracting audit. Published 7/23/26
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