CE #1.2

1. How many members are there on the House Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety? Page A1 "After Attacks, panel mulls responses"

There are 13 members.

2. What cities in Japan will Gov. Greg Abbott make stops when he leads a delegation to Asia for a weeklong economic development trip? Page B1 "Abbott leading Asia trade mission"

He will go to Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.

3. How many years has the US economy been expanding? Page B7 "Another cut, and more"

11 years

4. How many yards per play are the Oklahoma Sooners averaging this year in their first three games? Page C1 "OU still owns Big 12, but watch out"

10.46 yards per play.

5. How many JuiceLands are there in Austin? (be careful and do math correctly) Page D2 "JuiceLand opens latest location in new...."

There are 25 JuiceLands.


Long Response:

Read the story on Page 1 "Council takes up homeless camping"

1. Have you noticed an increase in the appearance of potentially homeless people?
I have not noticed an increase of potentially homeless people so far.

2. Do you think the new ordinance is the correct approach to the homeless problem in Austin?
I don't think it's the correct approach because I don't think that it will lead to finding permanent homes for the public, which is the supposed gol. But taking away the home they have now is not going to lead them to a more permanent one anytime soon. I feel as though the council is just trying to push away the homeless people and not really help them, but rather hide them.

3. What do you think the answer to the homeless problem in Austin is?
I think to offer jobs to the homeless to start up working, and helping them get on their feet by providing shelter, clothing, medical help, and food. The money that they make can go into savings in order to afford what they need for a home. 

4. How can the city best serve both the homeless population and the rest of their constituents?
I think to have homeless shelters at least that are big enough for the homeless population and to really care for the people who had something go wrong that made them become homeless.  I think by doing that the Austin public will feel happy to know that something is being done for the homeless population, as many are uncomfortable with the homeless. I think having them be able to be safe and to make a living and have sustainability will help everyone.