The short answer is, Austin can't afford any more deals like this anyway. Tax revenues are plunging - why give retailers and developers breaks that Austin can't afford, and do so into the teeth of a nasty consumer slowdown?
Vote Prop 2 and feel ok about it - those were dumb deals to begin with.
"keep our promises" - sure, 'cause you personally promised to support Starbucks and Apple stores with your tax money. OR DID YOU?
