The Hustle For Mayor is a series of unhurried, one-on-one video interviews with Austin’s mayoral candidates. The conversations delve deeply into the issues shaping the race for mayor: the local economy, the city budget, public safety, development, the environment and a host of other issues.

In his interview, Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken addresses his campaign focus on high-tech jobs, his history with the controversial public safety premium, transportation, urban design issues and more.

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This article appears in April 17 • 2009.

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