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Hops & Pops: a voting conversation with James Slattery
May 21, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Austin Tech Alliance for Hops & Pops — a new series of fireside chats with community leaders. May will focus on voter education and bills that have been proposed and passed in the TX Legislature.
Our featured guest is James Slattery who currently serves as Senior Voting Rights Attorney with Texas Civil Rights Project.
James leads TCRP’s initiative to boost high school voter registration rates in Texas, and encourage voting and civic participation by young voters. James originally came to Texas as Deputy Voter Protection Director for Battleground Texas and the Wendy R. Davis for Governor Campaign in 2014.
Previously, James worked on several Democratic campaigns, including as Delegate Operations Coordinator for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and as Regional Voter Protection Director for the Terry McAuliffe for Governor of Virginia Campaign in 2013.
Come with your voting questions and join us for a hops, pops and policy!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is parking in the Omni Hotel underground garage that ATA can validate for $5. We are also close to plenty of bus stops, the downtown train station and there is plentiful on-street parking. capitalfactory.com/parking
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
info@austintech.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Nope! Just your name.