Local Government

Diverting Taxpayer Dollars to Political Non-Profits is Much Worse Than You Think

In a recent investigation, the Austin American-Stateman revealed that Austin City Council member Ryan Alter has been inappropriately, and potentially illegally, transferring thousands of taxpayer dollars to advocacy organizations and other non-profits. “Organizations that have received taxpayer-funded donations from Alter’s office include nonprofits like Liberal Austin Democrats and Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin, or...

November 5, 2025