The Austin Board of REALTORS sent an alert last week to encourage agents to vote for Austin city council candidate Cid Galindo.

Galindo faces Laura Morrision in a runoff that ends on June 14th. The main point of contention is the recent Point of Sale Ordinance that is part of the Mayor Wynn's Climate Protection Plan.

Read also: Austin Board of Realtors Opposition to the Point of Sale Ordinance

REALTORS support the Climate Protection plan, but oppose the specific provision that requires upgrades before an Austin home sale is completed. REALTORS think this will increase Austin real estate sales times, hampering home sales and causing grief to Austin home buyers and sellers.

Read also: Mayor Will Wynn's Climate Protection Plan.

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