That money will be redirected to a wide variety of community programs and city departments, including a family violence shelter and mental health services.
Mayor Steve Adler said the immediate and proposed cuts are not intended to be punitive, or viewed as a punishment for police.
“This is a long process, and we must all remain committed to it. This budget moves us closer to our goals of reimagining public safety and addressing racism as a public health crisis,” she said. With Thursday’s vote, Austin has joined cities including Seattle, Minneapolis, Portland, Ore., and others that have taken steps to rethink police operations.Seattle police chief blames City Council as she steps down after vote to cut $4 million in budget
In June, city commissioners in Portland, Ore., voted to cut $16 million from that city’s $245 million police budget, despite calls for cuts of up to $50 million.
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