Brewster McCracken Credit: John Anderson

Brewster McCracken

Occupation: Attorney

Web site: www.brewstermccracken.com

Endorsements: Capital Area Progressive Democrats, South Austin Democrats, Stonewall Democrats, Texas Environmental Democrats, Travis Co. Democratic Women (dual), University Democrats, Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus, Austin police and firefighter associations.

Notable quote: “Here’s why Smart Growth has a bad name: Intel, Vignette, and CSC. We need to change the matrix to include a local business component [such as] dedicating some portion of it to local businesses, loan guarantees for local businesses, and adding an affordable housing component. If we do that we can create a world-class environment.”

This article appears in April 18 • 2003.

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