The BG Podcast

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 247! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 8, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 Observations from last week's Special Called Land Development Code hearing 🟣 What's on deck from Council's Work Session and Regular Session this week EPISODE 247 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: 🟣 City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 4.15.2024) -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=cef621bc80&e=bedf362f50 🟣 BG Podcast Ep. 246: 2024 Elections - Austin Mayoral Round Up -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep246 🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click? u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=2030e4494b&e=bedf362f50 🟣 4/16 Work Session of the Austin City Council Agenda -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240416-wrk.htm 🟣 4/18 Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council Agenda -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240418-reg.htm 🟣Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

On this episode we welcome back Jack Craver, independent reporter and founder of The Austin Politics Newsletter. Jack and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the candidate field for the 2024 Austin Mayoral elections, including incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson. You can visit mayoral candidate pages below: Mayor Kirk Watson -> https://www.kirkwatson.com/ Carmen Llanes Pulido -> www.carmen4mayor.com Doug Greco -> www.grecoforaustin.com Kathie Tovo -> www.kathieforaustin.com EXTRAS: ✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> www.austinpolitics.net/ ✅ Jack Craver on X -> @JackCraver ✅ Austin’s next mayor will serve two years, not the usual four (KUT, 10/18/2024) -> https://www.kut.org/politics/2022-10-18/austin-mayor-term-election-2022 ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 245! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 1, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 T.C. Broadnax selected as Austin's next City Manager, Final Draft of City Manager Contract Link -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=426259 🟣 City staff departure impacting Austin's state and federal legislative agenda 🟣 This week's (April 11) Joint Council and Planning Commission Meeting Upcoming Land Development Code amendments -> LINK: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240411-spec.htm EPISODE 245 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 244! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 25, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 City Manager selection 🟣 Upcoming Land Development Code amendments -> LINK: https://www.speakupaustin.org/f5610 EPISODE 244 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 243! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss Monday's (3.25.2024) City Manager candidate town hall. Sara Hensley, the current city manager of Denton, Texas, and T.C. Broadnax, the current but soon departing city manager of Dallas, answered eight questions for about 30 minutes each in a moderated interview format. LINKS: 🟣 City Manager Candidate Bios (City of Austin) -> https://www.speakupaustin.org/t8177 🟣 Meet the City Manager Candidates - Spanish (ATXN) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/300713 🟣 Meet the City Manager Candidates (ATXN) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/300712 🟣 City Manager Spotlight: Five Issues To Watch for Monday’s Candidate Town Hall (BG Blog) -> https://tinyurl.com/bdr5fjpk EPISODE 243 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.25.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/5xx5s5ah ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 242! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 18, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 Actions taken by the City Council during its March 21, 2024 meeting -> LINK: https://services.austintexas.gov/council_meetings/action_notes.cfm?mid=1228 🟣 Austin City Council Regular Session (Video) -> LINK: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/300507/0/ 🟣 Austin City Council Work Session (Video) -> LINK: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/300144/0/ 🟣 City Manager Search Events—March 25th and 26th -> LINK: https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1941 EPISODE 242 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 241! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 11, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 City Manager search Update: Candidate townhall and Council interviews next week. EPISODE 241 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9 ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com Released by: BG Media Group, LLC P-line: ℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 240! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 4, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 City Manager search Updates -> Two candidates remain. EPISODE 240 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia EXTRAS: ✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) ✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> https://tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 239! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 19, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead. Topics include: 🟣 The City of Austin cancels $2million review of Austin's homeless strategy 🟣 Austin Council Meeting (2.29.2024) items of note EPISODE 239 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 238! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 12, 2024 in Austin politics. EPISODE 238 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 237! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 5, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: 🟣 Austin Interim City Manager search and current events with the office. 🟣 Items on next week's Council meeting including potential Artificial Intelligence guidelines and a Climate Bond (Items 24 and 25) LINKS: ✅ BG Policy Watch - City of Austin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep236 ✅ City of Austin Council Agenda (2.15.2024) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240215-reg.htm EPISODE 237 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 237! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Consultant Chris Stewart, former Austin Chief Information Officer (2020 to 2023), discuss Item 24 on the Austin City Council's February 15th agenda. The item calls for the City Council to, "Approve a resolution regarding transparent and ethical citywide artificial intelligence guidelines and procedures, accountability strategies, and workforce considerations." Among other directives to the City Manager, the resolution calls for the guidelines to include (but are not limited) to the following principles: 🟣 Innovation and Collaboration 🟣 Data Privacy and Security 🟣 Transparency 🟣 Explainability and Interpretability 🟣 Validity and Reliability 🟣 Bias and Harm Reduction ✅ Learn more here - BG Blog: Policy Watch - City of Austin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines -> http://tinyurl.com/b9k29s9u EPISODE 236 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Chris Stewart -> www.binghamgp.com/chris-stewart Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 235! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 29th, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Interim City Manager Garza's memo to the Austin City Council ✅ First phase of Austin’s HOME initiative rolls out Monday ✅ Austin City Council votes to extend police pay, benefits in lieu of contract We also feature our revised city of Austin org chart (as of 1.31.24) and a new blog, Five City Austin Issues to Watch in 2024. See below! LINKS: 🟣 Memo:  Interim City Manager Garza, 60-90 Day Goals & Transition -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=422767 🟣 Review: Bingham Group’s City of Austin org chart red line (as of 1/31/2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2023/9/13/updated-city-of-austin-org-chart-13124 🟣 Read: BG BLOG: Five City of Austin Issues to Watch in 2024 -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/2/3/bg-blog-five-city-austin-issues-to-watch-in-2024 EPISODE 235 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 234! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 22nd, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Council reaction to Art Acevedo hire (continued) ✅ 2024 Mayoral election updates ✅ And more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.22.2024) -> http://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-jan292024 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 234 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 233! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 15th, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Council reaction to Art Acevedo hire ✅ Former Council Member Kathie Tovo running for mayor ✅ A guest feature from Jack Craver of the Austin Politics Newsletter ✅ And more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.22.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-172024-bsehh-4zyl2 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 233 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 232! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 8th, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Community College considers offering free tuition to high schoolers who graduate this spring ✅ City Manager's Year in Review: 2023 ✅ Austin airport has a new interim CEO ✅ And more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.15.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-172024-bsehh ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 230 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 231! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss the Austin City Manager job posting released earlier today (1.8.2024). The application process will close on February 12th. You can view the posting here -> https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2404-city-manager Follow the Austin Council's search discussion on the Council Message board -> https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1911 LISTEN ON! EPISODE 231 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 230! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 1st, 2024 in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin City Manager Search ✅ Council 2024 priorities LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ Link to Austin Council Message Board regarding City Manager search -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/6/links-to-austin-monitor-coverage-on-2024-austin-city-council-priorities ✅ Links to Austin Monitor coverage on 2024 Austin City Council Priorities ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 230 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com www.austinlobbyists.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 229! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia review this year (2023) in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin Council Rookie(s) of the Year ✅ Biggest policy surprise from the Council dais ✅ Top policy news of the Year and more LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 228 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 228! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 18th in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ Austin’s homebuilding industry, others prepare for HOME Initiative ✅ A new report shows Austin is behind on its affordable housing goals ✅ Texas gained more people than any other state in the last year LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 228 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 227! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 11th in Austin politics. Topics include: ✅ A Travis County Court signs final order overturning three zoning ordinances ✅ Updates on the city of Austin's demographics ✅ Austin ISD board names its lone finalist for superintendent and more. LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ [VIDEO] City Demographer presentation ✅ City Demographer presentation link (PDF): https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=a510bbf8d2&e=bedf362f50 ✅ [VIDEO] Austin City Council Special Called Meeting (13h 18m) -> austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283723 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404 EPISODE 227 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 226! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 4 in Austin politics. TOPIC: ✅ The Austin Council's passage (9-2) of the Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative. LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ Council Member Leslie Pool's office created a HOME hub to consolidate information -> https://www.atxhomecoalition.com ✅ [VIDEO] Austin City Council Special Called Meeting (13h 18m) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283723 ✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=419404 EPISODE 226 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 225! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the weeks of November 27th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ The Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative and what's ahead at Council. ✅ Council's passage of public safety stations as community benefit eligible for density bonuses ✅ Barton Springs potential renaming LISTEN ON! Reference links: ✅ Council Member Leslie Pool's office created a HOME hub to consolidate information -> https://www.atxhomecoalition.com ✅ Agenda for 12.7. 2023 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20231207-spec.htm EPISODE 225 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 224! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the weeks of November 20th and November 30th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ The HOME Initiative and What is the public outreach standard? ✅ 2024 Austin Council Race watch and more LISTEN ON! EPISODE 224 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 223! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of November 6th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ Travis County judge signaling 3 Austin land code ordinances will be voided; and ✅ 2024 City Council Race Watch (Districts 2, 7, and 10) LISTEN ON! EPISODE 223 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 222! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of October 9th in Austin politics. TOPICS INCLUDE: ✅ Progress in the City of Austin's search for a new city manager ✅ The appointment of a permanent head for the Office of Police Oversight, ✅ Special Session at the Texas Lege LISTEN ON! EPISODE 222 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council's recent approval of Ch. 380 agreement with NXP, and its importance to Austin and Central Texas. ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC client. The two also discuss the recent news of Ed's selection as Opportunity Austin's next CEO (effective October 21st). Background links below: ARMA (website) -> https://arma-tx.org Opportunity Austin names Ed Latson as first chief executive officer (Press Release) -> https://tinyurl.com/5bjrx55w Opportunity Austin (Website) -> https://opportunityaustin.com/ RELATED EPISODES: BG Podcast Ep. 217: Launching our Economic Development Practice -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep217 BG Podcast Ep. 218: Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep218 BG Podcast Ep. 219: Weekly Recap (Week of 9.18.2023) -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep219 EPISODE 221 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 220! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of September 25th in Austin politics. TOPICS: ✅ Austin Council Member Harper-Madison taking 2-month medical leave ✅ Affordability Unlocked back in Court ✅ Audit finds Austin Energy falling behind on tree-trimming schedule EPISODE 220 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 219! On this episode the Bingham Group(CEO A.J. Bingham, Associate Hannah Garcia, and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt) wrap up the week of September 18th in Austin politics. TOPICS: ✅ The Austin Council's unanimous approval of NXP's Ch. 380 application ➡️ Ch. 380 Business Expansion Agreement between the City of Austin and NXP USA, Inc. -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=415834 ✅ Plans for a Joint Austin Council and Planning Commission meeting NEWS LINKS: ➡️ Council approves incentives for NXP Semiconductors' $290M planned investment (Austin Monitor)-> https://tinyurl.com/4e3ucnk8 ➡️ Council to consider joint hearing with Planning Commission on code amendments (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/bkkr8u9b EPISODE 219 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about today's hosts at: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 218! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt discuss NXP Semiconductor's incentive proposal before the city of Austin. BACKGROUND: 🔲 The Austin Council will take up final discussion and approval of NXP's application, under a Ch. 380 agreement, this Thursday (9.20.2023). 🔲 NXP's application, totaling $1 million (approx.) in incentives, is tied to it's larger pursuit of federal CHIPS and Science Act funding. 🔲 Passed in 2022, the CHIPS Act, dedicated billions of dollars to encourage investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry in part through tax credits and scientific research. 🔲 Companies pursuing CHIPS Act funding are required to have a local or state level funding match, such as a Chapter 380. NEWS LINKS: ➡️ NXP (corporate website) -> https://rb.gy/ghg51 ➡️ NXP Seeks Greater Investment in Austin, Fostering Innovation and Growth (City of Austin) -> https://rb.gy/36cqp ➡️ Council hears details of proposed $1M incentive package for NXP Semiconductors (Austin Monitor) -> https://rb.gy/6c2e5 ➡️ Child care in focus as Austin officials consider economic deal for $291M NXP expansion (Community Impact) -> https://rb.gy/o2cba EPISODE 218 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about A.J. and Larry here: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 217! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham welcomes Larry Holt, our newest consultant to the show. Larry has deep experience in Texas municipal and state economic development, and will assist in developing Bingham Group's practice in this area. Topics discussed include: ➡️ The Passage of HB 5 ➡️ CNBC's America’s Top States for Business 2023 -> https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-2023-the-full-rankings.html About HB 5 Passed in recent (88th) Texas Legislative Session, HB 5 incentivizes corporate development projects by allowing school districts to offer temporary property tax abatements to induce big long-term gains, including enduring tax wealth and high-paying jobs in innovative sectors The HB 5 Rule making process starts after September 1st, with the overall law taking effect on January 1, 2024. EPISODE 217 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Learn more about A.J. and Larry here: ✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham ✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holt Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 216! On this episode Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. Bingham review the week in Austin politics (of 9.11.2023) and more. Topics include: ➡️ Is the city Austin back in play for economic development? ➡️ Texas AG Ken Paxton's acquittal  ➡️ The battle to save Flo the tree 💡 Spot Spotlight: Item 82. by Council Member Zo Qadri (District 9) ✅ Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require access to natural light for all sleeping rooms in new buildings. ✅ Passed on content  ✅ Resolution language -> https://tinyurl.com/mzuhe88p News Links: 🗞️ Qadri sets sights on closing ‘windowless-apartment loophole (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/2znxh7rv EPISODE 216 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 215! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (Week of 9.4.2023... and a bit of this week) in Austin politics and more. On this episode we focus another major staffing change in the city's executive ranks. We also touch on Council's discussion around its first potential Ch. 380 agreement (with NXP) in seven years. The cities of El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, joined in a suit against the state challenging the law. And Wednesday State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled the law unconstitutional. LINKS: • See, Tracking City of Austin Leadership Changes (Updated September 1, 2023) EPISODE 215 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 214! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.25.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus on developments with the so-called "Death Star" bill, House Bill 2127, preemption legislation passed in the recent Texas legislative session. The law, set to take effect on September 1, imposes sweeping restrictions on cities’ and counties' ability to pass local ordinances. The cities of El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, joined in a suit against the state challenging the law. And Wednesday State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled the law unconstitutional. News Links: • Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional (Texas Tribune) -> https://tinyurl.com/bdf3etnt • Texas “Death Star Law” ruled unconstitutional by judge; Houston officials celebrate (Houston Public Media) -> https://tinyurl.com/32e8djzf EPISODE 214 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 213! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.21.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus on a new report from the McKinsey & Company consulting firm on the city of Austin’s development review process. • Link to Mckinsey’s Development Site Plan Assessment -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413802&ref=austinpolitics.net • Zucker Report news links -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2023/8/26/links-regarding-city-of-austin-zucker-report • Also check out this week’s most read stories on the BG Reads at -> www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/weekinreview82123 EPISODE 213 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 212! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.14.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus Austin Council's passage of the FY 2024 city budget. Highlights: • The budget was passed on a 10-1 vote (Council Member Mackenzie Kelly opposing on Wednesday (8.16) at 3:24PM. • At $5.5 billion the FY 2024 budget is Austin's largest to date. • The city's fiscal year begins on October 1st. News Coverage: • Austin adopts $5.5 billion budget, the largest in city history. Here's what we know. (KUT) -> https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-08-16/austin-adopts-5-5-billion-budget-the-largest-in-city-history-here-is-what-we-know • Equity Action to continue push for community needs not met in new city budget (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/equity-action-to-continue-push-for-community-needs-not-met-in-new-city-budget/ • Council-approved budget contains record-high police funding, sparking dissent from both sides (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/council-approved-budget-contains-record-high-police-funding-sparking-dissent-from-both-sides/ EPISODE 212 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Subscribe to the BG Reads, our daily(6:30AM) newsletter, here -> bit.ly/447KHt5 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 211! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.7.2023) in Austin politics and more. This week we focus on the Zilker Vision Plan going down, and Council's two budget work sessions reviewing their individual priorities (links below!) • Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison (D1)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1854 • Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (D2) → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4126#p4126 • Council Member José Velásquez (D3)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4133#p4133 • Council Member Chito Vela (D4)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4131#p4131 • Council Member Ryan Alter (D5)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4129#p4129 • Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (D6)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4128#p4128 • Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis (D8)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4132#p4132 • Council Member Zo Qadri (D9)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4135#p4135 • Council Member Alison Alter (D10)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4127#p4127 BG READS TOP PICKS (Subscribe here → bit.ly/447KHt5) • Austin City Council puts controversial plan for Zilker Park on hold (KUT)→ https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-08-07/austin-city-council-puts-controversial-plan-for-zilker-park-on-hold • Why corporate relocations, expansions are way down in the Austin area (Austin Business Journal)→https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/08/02/austin-economic-update-2023.html • New Austin Energy GM says there are ’80 things’ to do better after winter storm (KXAN)→ https://www.kxan.com/investigations/increasing-austin-energy-bills-preventing-power-outages-new-austin-energy-gm-talks-top-priorities • Equity Action slams budget proposal as ‘throwback to the ’90s’ (Austin Monitor)→ https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/equity-action-slams-budget-proposal-as-throwback-to-the-90s • New state law to allow ETJ residents to leave city's jurisdiction (Community Impact)→ https://communityimpact.com/austin/san-marcos-buda-kyle/government/2023/08/07/new-state-law-to-allow-etj-residents-to-leave-citys-jurisdiction/ EPISODE 211 Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 210! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 7.31.2023) in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: AUSTIN COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES Council Member Vanessa Fuentes → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4126#p4126 Council Member Alison Alter → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4127#p4127 City of Austin hopes to have new city manager by September 2024 → https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/07/29/austin-on-hunt-for-new-city-manager-for-10th-largest-u-s-city/70462347007/ Interim City Manager Jesus Garza addresses concerns of reorganization of Offices of Civil Rights and Equity → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/garza-says-reorganization-will-in-no-way-diminish-offices-of-civil-rights-equity/ Court rules Austin short-term rental ordinance unconstitutional → https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/court-rules-austin-short-term-rental-ban-unconstitutional/ Interim City Manager Garza delays telework policy → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/city-manager-delays-controversial-new-telework-policy/ City of Austin is not suing over “death star” bill →https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/08/02/austin-isnt-suing-texas-over-death-star-preemption-bill/70500179007/ THIS WEEK (week of August 7th) MONDAY • 4PM - Public Safety Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412706 • 6PM - Bicycle Advisory and Pedestrian Advisory Council - Joint Meeting →https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412860 • 6PM - Water and Wastewater Commission - Special Called Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412911 TUESDAY • 10AM - Austin Council Budget Work Session → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413000 • 6PM - Planning Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412986 WEDNESDAY • 3PM - Airport Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412995 • 6PM - Environmental Commission - Special Called Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412996 THURSDAY • 10AM - Austin Council Budget Work Session → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413001 EPISODE 210 Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 209! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (ending 7.28) in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • City of Austin FY 23-24 Budget Adoption Process; • Austin City Manager Search; and more. EPISODE 209 Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 208! On this episode we welcome guest Dave Porter, Executive Director, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership. The Williamson County EDP was founded in 2014 to create a partnership between Williamson County and city economic development leaders to market and promote economic development in Williamson County. Members from each of the contributing government entities make up Williamson County EDP's board of directors. Dave was hired in October 2022 as the Partnership's first Executive Director. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the past several months and what's ahead for the Partnership and Williamson County. EPISODE 208 LINKS: • Williamson County Economic Development Partnership → https://williamsoncountytxedp.com/ • Williamson County Economic Development Partnership announces new office in South Korea (Community Impact, July 26, 2023) → https://rb.gy/yrmz0 • Connect with Dave on LinkedIn -> https://rb.gy/c1ump ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 207! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • City Council returned from Summer break for a regular meeting on July 20th, 2023 → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=411224 • City of Austin Staff released expedited timeline for housing code amendments → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/staff-releases-expedited-timeline-for-housing-code-amendments/ • Texas has increased funding for school meals allowing more AustinISD Students will eat free breakfast → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/more-austin-isd-students-will-eat-breakfast-for-free-after-texas-ups-funding-for-school-meals/ • The proposal to reorganize Equity, and Civil Rights offices drawing criticism from community members. Interim City Manager Jesus Garza explained motivations for changes → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/garza-explains-motivations-behind-proposed-changes-to-equity-civil-rights-offices/ • Council voted to formalize $200 minimum pay for musicians at city events at their Thursday meeting → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/council-to-formalize-200-minimum-pay-for-musicians-at-city-events/ Also check out our previous podcast covering the release of The City of Austin FY23-24 Budget → https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep206?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing EPISODE 207 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 206! Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss the recently released, City of Austin FY 23-24 Budget. The discussion covers: City of Austin released FY23-24 Budget on July 16th → https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/23-24/downloads/FY24_Proposed_Budget.pdf KEY DATES • July 26 → Work Session focused on General Fund with Public Comment being heard on Budget • August 1 → Work Session focused on Enterprise Fund with Public Hearing regarding maximum tax rate. • August 10 → Work Session focused on Budget Amendments and Budget IFCs • August 16 - 18 → Council will vote on Budget EPISODE 206 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.

Welcome to Episode 205! Bingham Group Associate’s Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: Texas Legislature reaches deal for property tax cuts → https://www.kxan.com/news/18-billion-deal-reached-texans-to-get-biggest-property-tax-cut-in-states-history/ City of Austin ends APD-DPS partnership after community backlash and an alarming incident over the weekend → https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2023-07-12/dps-partnership-suspended-after-trooper-pulls-gun-on-10-year-old/?mc_cid=550f489b4c&mc_eid=4f22e5507c City Boards and Commissions recommend Telework policy for city employees → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/environmental-boards-push-for-telework-policy-for-city-employees/ Local organizations call for quicker turnaround on Land Development Code Amendments → https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/07/12/austin-development-review-reform.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=AU&ana=e_AU_me&j=32057140&senddate=2023-07-12 All 32 City of Austin pools are open after several years of staffing issues → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/after-years-of-staffing-woes-austin-finally-hires-enough-lifeguards-by-start-of-swim-season/ Some AustinISD Teachers were paid $2000 in error and must pay that back to AISD → https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/education/2023/07/07/austin-isd-teachers-must-pay-back-2k-stipend-after-district-processing-error/ EPISODE 204 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 204! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • City of Houston sues state to block new law (HB 2127) they argue erodes cities’ power → https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/houston-texas-lawsuit-local-control/ • The City of Austin begins their budget adoption process on July 14th. —> viewtopic.php • The City of Austin Planning Commission is urging a quicker process for Land Development Code Amendments after more than a dozen amendments were initiated this year → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/planning-commission-urges-quicker-processing-of-land-development-code-amendments/ • City of Austin Ethics Review Commissions approves pandemic-era changes to lobbying ordinance →https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/ethics-review-commission-oks-pandemic-era-changes-to-lobbying-ordinance/ • Fraud revealed after audit of Parks and Recreation Department → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/insufficient-staffing-revealed-in-audit-of-fraud-and-waste-at-parks-and-recreation-department/ EPISODE 204 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezbg Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

On this episode we welcome Daniela Silva with Political Action Committee, Equity Action. Equity Action is spearheading the campaign in support Community Investment Budget (CIB) ahead of the Austin Council's vote on the FY24 budget, set next month. Daniela and A.J. discuss the 35 item budget package covering a range diversity of community needs including Early Childhood Education and Development, Climate Equity, Park Maintenance and much more. Note: Bingham Group has no contractual affiliations with Equity Action and/or work related to the CIB. EPISODE 203 LINKS: • City of Austin Budget Timeline -> bit.ly/3JHevpd • Equity Action -> https://equityactionatx.org • The Community Investment Budget -> bit.ly/3NZVG1Z • Connect with Daniela on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-m-silva/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 202! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez, along with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • The return of the Austin Police/DPS partnership; • Land Development Code amendment prioritization; • The Zilker Vision Plan and more. EPISODE 202 Also Checkout EPISODE 201: Discussing the last 6 months of Austin Politics with Jack Craver - bit.ly/438jiqz. Available on Apple Podcasts -> apple.co/3r33JTC Available on Spotify -> bit.ly/3r7fbO9 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3NWgk3T Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3NHStUC Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3CUlBD1 Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3CZlLsN Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

On this episode we welcome Jack Craver, independent reporter and founder of The Austin Politics Newsletter. Jack and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham catch up on the past 6 months of Austin politics and city hall moves. For city hall watchers and those looking to get a handle on the state of play now, this is worth a listen. EPISODE 201 LINKS: • The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net/ • Jack Craver on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-craver-60348414/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Welcome to Episode 200! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • The launch of BG Media, our sister agency BG Media, a public strategy firm providing comprehensive communications and engagement services in the Austin Metro area -> www.bgmediagp.com; • A recap of Texas Legislation (ending on May 29) important to Central Texas; and • The Austin City Council final meeting June 8 before its summer recess -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=409392 EPISODE 200 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. The discussion covers: • A potential public re-vote on Project Connect. News link: https://bit.ly/3mVkbUp • Council's approval Thursday (4/20) of a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Link to Resolution language: https://bit.ly/43UE5zx • The Texas House's approval of HB 2127 (bill Link: https://bit.ly/40CN9Gi), a preemption bill aimed at city and county regulations. News Link: https://bit.ly/3oHUB5y and • Council's next meeting on Thursday (5/4) , including a Item 22 - Approve a resolution relating to parking requirements and accessible parking options; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 to modify parking requirements. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3H4Imqc EPISODE 199 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. The discussion covers: • Planning Commission's move Tuesday (4/11) to create a new zoning category, called Town Zoning (TZ). Link to TZ language: https://bit.ly/3KC8iug • Council's approval Thursday (4/13) of a resolution reducing parking requirements for bars and restaurants. Link to Resolution language: https://bit.ly/3MIa8wf • Council's upcoming Work Session meeting (4/18) which includes a briefing on the Texas Department of Public Safety's collaboration with the Austin Police Department. Agenda link: https://bit.ly/3oeKtRO and • Council's next meeting on Thursday (4/20), including a resolution (Item 24)Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3L3i4Hr EPISODE 198 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's discussion covers: • The 3/31 retirement of Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent (https://bit.ly/3MnA93X); • Pushback on the Austin Police Department / Texas DPS agreement (https://bit.ly/400ro36); and • The Texas House passing HB 1, the state budget bill (https://bit.ly/3nZz4VG). The Austin Council convenes for Work Session Tuesday (4/11) and Regular Voting Thursday (4/13). • Work Session Agenda -> https://bit.ly/41eeVcL • Regular Voting Agenda -> https://bit.ly/43gBXSg EPISODE 197 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com Released by: BG Media Group P-line: ℗ BG Media Group (2023)

Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. continue a discussion around Central Texas's position in the national semiconductor sector, sparked by last year's passage of the CHIPS Act (see RELATED EPISODES below). Today's topic turns to two proposals at the Texas Legislature for the Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, or Texas CHIPS Act. The proposed legislation would boost workforce training programs for the industry, give higher education institutions a larger role in development, and create the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium and Fund. The Texas CHIPS Act has the support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and two bills , SB 2288 and HB 5174 have been filed respectively by Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman (R), and House Appropriations Committee Chair Greg Bonnen (R). As of this posting, SB 2288 has referred to the Senate Finance Committee, and HB 5174 has been referred to the House State Affairs Committee. You can track each bill here: • SB 2288 -> https://bit.ly/3zGnul7 • HB 5174 -> https://bit.ly/43bkoD6 Learn more about ARMA, here: https://arma-tx.org/ ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC client RELATED EPISODES: Ep. 161 // The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty Ep.164 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63 Ep. 166 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode166-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w Ep. 169 // Discussing the CHIPS Act with Larry Smith, Chairman, Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc.: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode169-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w-7mr9h-dh5g9-f4fe9

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's discussion centers around what we are calling the Bias Towards Action Era at city hall. This ethos has been expressed, and demonstrated, by both Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Interim City Manager Jesús Garza in recent weeks. More on the show! EPISODE 195 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Friday's announcement from Jesús Garza, Interim Austin City Manager regarding a second round of significant City Hall leadership. This marks the most significant overhaul to City staff leadership since Mr. Garza was appointed on February 15th of this year. It comes on the relative heels another reorganization on March 1st of this year. LINKS: • Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza Announces Significant Leadership Reorg -> BG Blog: https://bit.ly/3FT3uPN EPISODE 194 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include a review of several items of now from the Austin City Council's 3.24 meeting: • Agenda Link -> https://bit.ly/3JM3fHc • Item 56. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible Code amendments, safety standards, and other regulations to improve organization and management infrastructure for shared micro-mobility devices. Postponed to April 20, 2023 • Item 57. Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a technical advisory body to improve the process of reviewing and updating technical criteria manuals to meet the city’s ongoing housing needs. Approved as amended • Item 58. Approve a resolution directing the City manager to encourage the use of underground electric lines in areas where the City is planning capital projects in the public right-of-way. Approved on Consent • Council next meets on April 11th for Work Session and April 13th for its Regular Meeting • Also check out A.J.'s talk with José Roig, Interim Director of Austin's Development Services Department. EPISODE 193 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

EPISODE 192 On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. welcomes returning guest, José Roig, to the show. José last appeared on Episode 114, then he was serving as Director of Austin’s Code Department. Since January he has been Interim Director of the Development Services Department, the city agency central to commercial and residential development, among other services. He and A.J. discuss his new role, and challenges and priorities for 2023 under a new city leadership. LINKS • BG Podcast Episode 114: https://bit.ly/3lFb9Km • Connect with José on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3FHWt3Z • Learn more about Development Services Department: https://www.austintexas.gov/dsd ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

On today's community focused episode, Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Monica Muñoz Andry, President and CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC). Monica joined the GAHCC on August 1, 2022. She and A.J. discuss her path to the position, the GAHCC's history, and current and future Chamber initiatives. Founded in 1973, GAHCC’s primary goal is to continue the advancement and progression of a strong and stable economic culture for Hispanic businesses. The Chamber strives to reach these goals by developing business, management skills, and bridging access to financial capital while maintaining our cultural values and integrity. Monica's bio: https://bit.ly/3FlLqNW She can be reached at: monicaa@gahcc.org ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include a review of several items of now from the Austin City Council's 3.9 meeting: • Agenda Link -> https://bit.ly/3yrYmht • Item 16 -> Approve a resolution accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan • Item 25 -> Establishing a charter review commission • Item 27 -> EV Fast Charing Stations • Item 36 -> Executive Session regarding Search for and appointment of a new city manager • Council next meets on March 9 for Work Session and March 23rd for its Regular Meeting BG BLOG: • The Austin Ballot Petition Threshold -> https://bit.ly/3yr8Xcq BG READS WEEKLY REVIEW: • Council OKs creation of charter review commission (Austin Monitor) -> https://bit.ly/3Lb9bvF • How Austin is planning for neighboring areas to evolve alongside ‘generational’ transit system (Community Impact) -> https://bit.ly/420w4Ij • Austin homeowners ask judge to void city policies that allow developers to build more housing (KUT) -> https://bit.ly/3ysS40L • Austin's Project Connect is over budget. Texas lawmakers have a plan to rein it in. (Austin American-Statesman) -> https://bit.ly/3mMocKb • BG Reads Page: https://www.binghamgp.com/bg-reads EPISODE 190 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include: • The March 1st Executive Shake Ups at Austin's City Hall -> https://bit.ly/3mgSCEc • City Council's upcoming meetings next week: -> (3/7) - Work Session of the Austin City Council Agenda: https://bit.ly/41KsXUI -> (3/9) - Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council Agenda: https://bit.ly/41LXeSZ • The start of SXSW SXSW Conference & Festivals on 3/10 (through 3/19): https://www.sxsw.com/ Helpful Links: • Austin Council Message Board: https://bit.ly/3EYUnfP Episode 189 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

On today's community focused episode, Bingham Group CEO A.J. sits down with Matt Stephenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Code2College, and Carl Settles, Founder and Executive Director of E4 Youth. Code2College and E4 Youth, both Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, were the 2022 recipients of respective $10,000 unrestricted grants from the Bingham Group Foundation. The Bingham Group Foundation’s mission is to financially contribute to inspiring nonprofits creating educational and economic access for underserved communities in the Austin Metro. Founded in Austin in 2009, E4 Youth uses the arts, sciences and technology to bridge the gap for underserved teens into the creative economy. Founded in Austin in 2016, Code2College's mission is to dramatically increase the number of minority and low-income high school students who enter and excel in undergraduate STEM majors and careers. Founded in 2020, Austin-based Bingham Group Foundation was created to further develop a culture of philanthropy established by A.J. Bingham, Founder and CEO of The Bingham Group, LLC. The Bingham Group Foundation is a corporate sponsored 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Episode 188 LINKS: • E4 Youth -> https://e4youth.org • Connect with Carl on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlsettlesjr • Code2College -> https://code2college.org • Connect with Matt on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcstephenson ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics (ending 2.17.2023). Today's topic details the most recent Austin city manager search leading up to former City Manager Spencer Cronk's hiring. Helpful Links: • City Manager Search Timeline: www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/2023/2/21/austin-city-manager-search-timeline Episode 187 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council's vote today to terminate City Manager Spencer Cronk's employment with the city. The vote was 10-1, with Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison voting against. Council Members agreed to a severance package totaling $463,000, which includes one year of the city manager's salary, plus health care and vacation payouts. Council has appointed Jesús Garza to be the city's interim city manager. Garza last served as Austin's city manager from 1994 to 2002 Austin is a Council-Manager form of government, with the City Manager serving as the CEO of the city and reporting, receiving guidance, oversight from the Council. Helpful Links: • Austin City Council fires City Manager Spencer Cronk in wake of winter storm response (KUT, 2.15.2023) - https://bit.ly/3ItrhaM • A review of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk's tenure ahead of Wednesday's meeting (2.14.2023) - https://bit.ly/3YRbtDN • AG Rejects City’s Reasons for City Manager Search Secrecy (1.19.2018) - https://bit.ly/4103A0U Episode 186 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include: •Breaking news regarding Austin City Manager Cronk's employment with the city (per KUT) • A Council resolution making it easier for low-income Austinites to seek zoning variances from the Board of Adjustment; • Council's vote on a tree trimming audit; • The city's negotiations with the Austin Police Association; • Council re-centering on policy priorities; and • SXSW on the horizon. The Austin City Council next meets on February 21st for Work Session and 23rd for its Regular meeting. Helpful Links: • Actions taken by the City Council during the February 9, 2023 meeting: https://bit.ly/3JZDLYH • Transcript of Council's February 9 meeting: https://bit.ly/3YmdQPn • Austin Council Agenda (2/9): https://bit.ly/3jsTTae Episode 185 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Austin Mayor Kirk Watson's call to evaluate the employment of City Manager Spencer Cronk. Austin is a Council-Manager form of government, with the City Manager serving as the CEO of the city and reporting, receiving guidance, oversight from the Council. This call to evaluate Mr. Cronk's employment comes on the heels of last week's ice storm, and public criticsim of the city's response. The Austin City Council will take up discussion on this item at their Thursday (2/9) meeting. Helpful Links: • Austin City Council will consider firing City Manager Spencer Cronk after storm response (KUT, 2.6.2023) - https://bit.ly/3Yrl8ku • Austin Council Work Session Agenda (2/7) - https://bit.ly/3HBkIRH • Austin Council Agenda (2/9): https://bit.ly/3jsTTae • Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.org Episode 184 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today it's all about our recent winter storm and what's anticipated in the coming weeks. Helpful Links: • Austin Council Work Session Agenda (2/7) - Pending • Austin Council Agenda (2/9): https://bit.ly/3jsTTae • Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee (2/14) • Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.org • BG Reads (2/3): https://www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/2023/february-3 Episode 183 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics including: The Austin Councils first full meeting of 2023 (held on 1.26): https://bit.ly/3Y2dFrR ; and Austin Parks and Recreation Board's discussion on the Zilker Park Vision Plan: https://bit.ly/3wyCrUO Episode 182 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics including: Mayor Kirk Watson's Community Impact interview: https://bit.ly/3iRqqGD Austin Water's recent audit report: https://bit.ly/3D3PrWd The Austin Council's first meetings of 2023: Work Session (1.24.2023): https://bit.ly/3XsOJK3 Regular Meeting (1.26.2023): https://bit.ly/3HjWHzy Episode 181 EXTRAS City of Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.org ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the Austin swearing-in ceremony, new Council staff picks and policy insight, and the 88th Legislative Session. Episode 180 2023 Austin Council Staff Picks: https://bit.ly/3kgqnVg City of Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.org ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Happy New Year! For the first show of 2023, Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Austin Council staff picks (see below) and today's (at 6PM) Mayor Pro Tem vote. Episode 179 2023 COUNCIL STAFF PICKS (As of 1.6.2023) Mayor Kirk Watson Barbara Shack, Executive Assistant - Continues the role she served under Mayor Steve Adler’s 8 years in office. Alexis Garcia, Title Not Announced - Most recently served a Director of Regional & Local Policy with the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Vanessa Fuentes - District 2 Jason Lopez, Chief of Staff - Most recently served as Policy Adviser to departing Council Member Ann Kitchen (District 5). Council Member José Velásquez - District 3 Lizette Melendez, Chief of Staff - Served as a Constituent Liaison and Policy Advisor (from November 2015 to February 2021) to Council Member Pio Renteria. Yuri Barragan, Policy Advisor - Most recently served as Policy Advisor to departing Council Member Pio Renteria (District 3) covering transportation, land use, public safety, animal services, and code enforcement. Dora Anguiano, Constituent Liaison - Most recently served as Constituent Liason to departing Council Member Anne Kitchen (District 5). Council Member Ryan Alter - District 5 Ben Leffler, Chief of Staff - Most recently a candidate for Austin's District 9. Prior Policy Advisor to Council Member Chris Riley. Michael McGill, Policy Advisor - Most recently Senior Policy Advisor to Mayor Steve Adler (since Jan. 2018). Michael has been with the city since 2011, where he served as Chief of Staff for the Council Member Sheryl Cole. Zohaib "Zo" Qadri - District 9 Sara Barge, Chief of Staff - Previously served as Chief of Staff to Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes (District 2). She also served as Legislative Director to State Rep. Julie Johnson in the 87th Texas legislative session. Natalie Deller, Policy Advisor - Most recently served as Policy Advisor to Council Member Leslie Pool (District 7) covering land use matters. She is also a former Bingham Group intern. Melissa Beeler, Policy Advisor - Most recently served as a Transportation Justice Coordinator for Air Alliance Houston. She also has been a Transportation Planner at the City of Houston. ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. catch-up on the short holiday week including: Council staff picks; Official runoff election results (LINK TO FINAL RESULTS: https://bit.ly/3FMlZEv) ; and Friday's winter storm advisory Episode 178 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the results of the 2022 Austin Council runoff elections for mayor along with Districts 3, 5, and 9. Episode 177 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the results of the 2022 Austin Council runoff elections for mayor along with Districts 3, 5, and 9. Episode 176 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week (and the week ahead) in City of Austin Politics. A reminder that today, December 9th, is the final day for early voting in the Austin Council runoffs. Find voting information from the Travis County clerks offie here: https://bit.ly/3UFmFRr BG 2022 Austin City Council Runoff Guide (updated 12.5.2022 with most recent endorsements) -> bit.ly/3UuBiXR Episode 175 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. close the loop on some holdover items from last week and discuss the week ahead in City of Austin Politics. BG 2022 Austin City Council Runoff Guide (updated 11.28.2022 with most recent endorsements) -> https://bit.ly/3UuBiXR Episode 173 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week (and the week ahead) in City of Austin Politics. BG 2022 Austin City Council Runoff Guide (updated 11.28.2022 with most recent endorsements) -> https://bit.ly/3UuBiXR Episode 173 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week (and the week ahead) in City of Austin Politics. Happy Thanksgiving! 2023 Austin City Council Calendar: https://bit.ly/3UNobBW ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week in City of Austin Politics, from Planning Commission, NXP's 313 review, and the 2023 Council calendar. Hannah joined the firm last month having previously worked in the Texas House, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), and as a senior research analyst for one of the state's top procurement firms. Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-garcia-93b3aa1a6/ 2023 Austin City Council Calendar: https://bit.ly/3UNobBW ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap and discuss the 2022 Austin City Council election night results. Hannah joined the firm last month having previously worked in the Texas House, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), and as a senior research analyst for one of the state's top procurement firms. Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-garcia-93b3aa1a6/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (169) features Larry Smith, Chairman of Austin-based Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc. Part of an ongoing series on the CHIPS and Science Act passed in August, Larry and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss its impact on the Austin and Central Texas. The bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants. RELATED BG Podcast EPISODES: Ep. 161 // The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty Ep.164 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63 Ep. 166 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode166-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w NEWS LINKS: 'Texas really started the whole revolution' | State continues to lead the US semiconductor chip industry (KVUE, 9.9.2022): https://www.kvue.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-2040/manufacturing/chips-101-semiconductor-chip-shortage-central-texas-samsung/269-db1ac000-c0a9-40f1-9a69-075647d6cc55 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (168) features a discussion on entrepreneurship and lobbying with Mustafa Rashed, Founder and President, of Philadelphia-based Bellevue Strategies. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. also discuss current municipal issues in the Philadelphia market. LINKS: Bellevue Strategies homepage -> https://www.bellevuestrategies.com Mustafa's LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-rashed-2562b45/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (167)is an introduction to the Austin Monitor. The Austin Monitor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization covering important issues and key decisions at the intersection between the local government and the community. Joel and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss its history, present, and future. NOTE: A.J. serves on the Austin Monitor board as Vice-Chair. LINKS: The Austin Monitor -> https://www.austinmonitor.com Join us for the Austin Monitor City Summit on 10/5 at the Long Center: https://www.austinmonitor.com/austin-monitor-city-summit/ Sign up for our newsletters: http://eepurl.com/gtX9DP Have your company join our business membership program: https://www.austinmonitor.com/become-a-business-member-or-sponsor/ Learn more about our Strategic Advisory Council: https://www.austinmonitor.com/strategic-advisory-council/ Make a donation and become a member that supports our nonprofit and nonpartisan local news: https://www.austinmonitor.com/donate/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (166) is a continued discussion of the CHIPS and Science Act and its impact on Central Texas, with a lens on the region's semiconductor ecosystem. Joining us is returning guest, Tyson Tuttle. Tyson served as CEO of Austin-based Silicon Labs from 2012 to 2021, with leadership roles at the company including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer. We last had Tyson on for Ep. 52 where we discussed the Internet of Things, of which he led Silicon Labs transformation to a pure-play leader in. As background, the CHIPS Act was signed in August and provides more than $52 billion in incentives: $39 billion for production, $13.2 billion for research and development, and $500 million for communications and supply chain improvements. Also check out on Ep.161 featuring Ed Latson, CEO of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, where he provided an overview discussion of the CHIPS Act and implications on Central Texas. RELATED EPISODES EP. 161: The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association EP. 164: Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (165) features Taylor O'Neil, CEO of Richard's Rainwater. Headquartered in Austin, Richard's Rainwater is the U.S. leader in capturing and bottling pure rainwater, and is the nation’s first FDA approved cloud-to-bottle company. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Richard's history, the rain harvesting process, water supply and conservation, and regulatory hurdles in the industry. Taylor is also a fellow Wake Forest University alum (Go Deacs!). LINKS: RIchard's Rainwater (Website) -> https://richardsrainwater.com Richards Rainwater (Linkedin) -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/richard-s-rainwater Taylor O'Neil (Linkedin) -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-o-neil-bab1645/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (164) features returning guest Sergio Chavez-Moreno. Sergio is the Founder of Nextshore Partners, a legal affairs and government relations firm with offices in the United States and Mexico, and a Principal at Intermestic Partners, an international business investment and consulting firm. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the CHIPS Act in relation to an the August (19th) Bloomberg article: Mexico Considers Incentives to Attract Semiconductor Investment -> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-19/mexico-considers-incentives-to-attract-semiconductor-investment The CHIPS Act, passed in August, is bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants. Check out BG Podcast Ep. 161 for a further discussion on the CHIPS Act -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (163) features Mayor Craig Morgan of the City of Round Rock. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Round Rock. First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council. Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993. First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council. Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993. LINKS: Mayor Morgan's Campaign Page -> https://craigmorganformayor.com/ City of Round Rock Council Page -> https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's episode (162) features Austin community leader and serial entrepreneur, Terry P. Mitchell. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path into the business world, and the founding of the Black Leaders Collective. ABOUT TERRY P. MITCHELL Terry P. Mitchell prides herself in being the steer-head and foundation to Black Leaders Collective (social impact, DEI), E & Co Tech (software & mobile development), The Austin Socialite (events/marketing/media) and Glam Beauty Bar (hair & aesthetics salon). Her faith, quick wit and unwavering determination to succeed has propelled her to levels beyond her imagination. Very early on, Mitchell knew she would be an entrepreneur and community leader, as her family is filled with self-made successors, risk takers, advocates and activists. It only felt natural for Mitchell to slide into this multi-tasked position. LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-p-mitchell-1245037b Black Leaders Collective -> https://www.blackleaderscollectiveatx.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. Check our Service Deck -> https://www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's (161) episode features Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association. Ed and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the recent of the CHIPs and Science Act, and the economic implications for Central Texas. The bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants. The semiconductor industry has had significant and growing presence in Austin and Central Texas for over 30 years. This includes Samsung's 2021 announcement to build at $17 billion semiconductor factory in Taylor. And recently last month the company filing paperwork with the state suggesting it could build 11 chip-making facilities in the Austin area over the next two decades. RELATED EPISODES: 2021 Sector Outlook with Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode132 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today's special weekend episode features Kristin Marcum, owner and CEO of ECPR, Austin's preeminent public relations firm. Kristin and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path into PR and her career leading to the C-suite and ownership of the firm. BACKGROUND: Founded in 1995 by Elizabeth Christian as Elizabeth Christian Public Relations, ECPR has grown into one of the largest public relations firms in Texas. In 2022, ECPR was acquired by Kristin, who previously served as President. Following the acquisition, Marcum was named CEO, with Christian remaining involved as Of Counsel. LINKS: Home page: https://www.echristianpr.com/ Kristin's ECPR Page: https://www.echristianpr.com/staffmembers/kristin-marcum ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (159) features Ari Rastegar, Founder and CEO of Austin-based Rastegar Property Company. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss real estate development in Austin, as well as Ari's entrepreneurial path. Rastegar Property has a portfolio spanning more 13 states and over 3.5 million square feet. It recently announced its 809 Skyline office development project in Austin, as well as a 318-acre planned community in Kyle, TX. Ari's book, The Gift of Failure: Turn My Missteps Into Your Epic Success, will be out next month (July 12, 2022). See the link below for more information. LINKS: Rastegar Property -> https://rastegarproperty.com/ Ari on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/arirastegar Ari's Book -> The Gift of Failure: Turn My Missteps Into Your Epic Success -> https://amzn.to/3Oa1vs1 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with and Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators. From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (158) features City of Kyle Council Member Dex Ellison. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the growth and associated challenges with one the fastest growing cities in Texas. According to the U.S. Census, the city grew from a populations of 5,000 in 2000, to just over 52,300 (and growing) in 2020. First elected to Kyle City Council in November 2019, Council Member Ellison was re-elected in November 2019. Located just 30 minutes south of Austin on the booming I-35 corridor, Kyle also sits in Hays County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. LINKS: Council Member Dex Ellison on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/Citizensfordexellison/ City of Kyle Council Page -> https://www.cityofkyle.com/council/council-member-district-1-dex-ellison ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with and Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government. We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators. From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (157) features Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer for the the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the impetus for its founding and the work ahead. BACKGROUND: In October 2020, recognizing the increasing pressures of rising real estate prices on affordability, equity, and the City’s iconic venues and small businesses, the City of Austin created the AEDC. AEDC is a Public Real Estate Developer, working for purpose instead of profits. AEDC can speed the pace of the public response to decreasing affordability and equity by moving at the pace of the market to blend the best of public and private deal making. LINKS: Austin Economic Development Corporation -> www.austinedc.org Anne on LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/in/annegatlinghaynes ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (156) features City of Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the growth and associated challenges with one the fastest growing cities in the nation. Elected Mayor in May of 2021, Mayor DeLisle previously served a three-year term as Place 4 on the Leander City Council. Located just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Austin, Leander has experienced substantial growth in its population over the past decade. In May 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Leander, Texas was the fastest-growing large city in America between 2018 and 2019. For perspective, in 2010, the city population was 27,697 residents, and as of June 2020, the number of residents totaled 73,000 (See, Austin area suburb named as fastest growing city in America - Austin Business Journal: shorturl.at/oINSX) LINKS: Mayor DeLisle on LInkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayor-christine Mayor DeLisle on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/christine_ltx City of Leander Council Page -> https://www.leandertx.gov/citycouncil/page/leander-city-council ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators. From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (155) features Tina Cannon, CEO, Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discussed the recently formed Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance ("DECA") Comprised of the Austin LGBT Chamber, Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Greater Austin Black Chamber, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, DECA will facilitate their shared vision to create a Regional Economic Equity Development Plan (“REED Plan”). The vision of the DECA collaboration is to better the integration of individuals, firms, and communities who have not shared proportionately in the overall rise in local prosperity. The REED Plan, according to DECA, will reduce barriers and create equity for the small businesses and the workforce communities served by the Chambers. CHAMBER LINKS: Austin LGBT Chamber -> https://austinlgbtchamber.com Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce -> https://www.austinbcc.org Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce: https://www.austinasianchamber.org/ Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gahcc.org/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators. From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (154) features Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff to the Austin City Manager. Appointed in January 2022, Jason has a nearly 18‐year career with the City, which in addition to the City Manager’s Office, includes Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Emergency Medical Services, and the Fire Department. Jason and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his role, a first for City Manager Spencer Cronk (but not new for the city), Jason's path to the public sector and journey to his current role. As Chief of Staff, Jason is responsible for the administrative functions of the City Manager’s Office, and provides leadership and oversight to the City’s Equity, Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience Offices. Austin operates under a “Council-Manager” system of government. In this model, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for all legislative functions of the City. They appoint a professional City Manager who operates much like a CEO in private-sector businesses and who is tasked with carrying out City Council’s legislative and policy objectives. ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (153) features Austin Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (District 6). https://www.austintexas.gov/department/district-6 She and Bingham Group CEO discuss her recently passed resolution "directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin." The resolution was one of two addressing cryptocurrency. The second, also passed that day and sponsored by Austin Mayor Steve Adler called for a broader review of the blockchain/Web3 space. Related Episodes: BG Podcast EP. 152: Discussing Municipal Crypto and Blockchain Policy https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/episode152 LINKS: Item 55 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=378563 Item 57 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to foster an environment in Austin that supports the creation and development of new innovations, such as blockchain and other Web3 related technologies, protocols, and applications.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=379159 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode (152) features Elijah John Bowdre, Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force. Created in May 2021 (led by the efforts of Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins), the Task Force is comprised of eight industry-expert appointees who shall work to study the possibility of incorporating cryptocurrency as a form of payment for County taxes, fees, and services and other recommendations that may be beneficial to Miami-Dade County. Chairman Bowdre and Bingham Group CEO A.J. dig further into the Task Force's organization history as well as recent actions and developments in the space. This comes as the Austin City Council is takes up two resolutions related to the study and application of cryptocurrency and blockchain/Web3 technologies (see link below). LINKS: Miami-Dade County Resolution R-455-21 (Creating the Cryptocurrency Task Force): https://www.miamidade.gov/govaction/legistarfiles/Matters/Y2021/211528.pdf Item 55 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=378563 Item 57 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to foster an environment in Austin that supports the creation and development of new innovations, such as blockchain and other Web3 related technologies, protocols, and applications.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=379159 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)

Today’s episode features Selena Xie, President of the Austin EMS Association. Selena and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the anniversary of Winter Storm Uri, in addition to Selena updating on EMS's needs going into 2022. LINKS: EMS Association main page -> https://austinemsa.org Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinEMSA/ Instagram -> @austinemsassociation Twitter -> @AustinEMSA Austin EMS Relief Fund -> https://donorbox.org/austinemsrf ABOUT GUEST Selena was elected EMS Association President in the fall of 2019. A nine year veteran of Austin-Travis County EMS with the rank of Captain, she previously was a policy analyst at Texas Impact. CONTACT US Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com

BG PODCAST EPISODE 150 Today's episode features Susanna Ledesma-Woody, candidate for Travis County Precinct 4. The Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Susanna discuss her campaign, and what she hopes to achieve once elected. Susana faces incumbent Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez in tomorrow's Democratic primary, with the winner going on the November ballot. Learn more about Susanna's campaign here -> https://www.susanna4commissioner.com/ CONTACT US Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group Release date: 28 February 2022

BG PODCAST EPISODE 149 Today's episode features Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra (D). First elected in 2018, Judge Becerra announced he will be seeking a second term in office in November 2022. However, he must first secure the Democratic nomination in tomorrow's primary. The Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Judge Becerra discuss his first term, and what he hopes to achieve if re-elected. Per the 2020 U.S. Census, Hays was fastest growing Texas county from 2010 to 2020. Learn more about Judge Becerra's campaign here -> https://www.judgebecerra.org/ CONTACT US Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group Release date: 28 February 2022