"Rick Cofer deserves our gratitude for his service on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission and promoting practical solutions to environmental challenges. While I respect his decision to remove his name for City Council, we all know that Rick will be involved in future debates and organizing efforts to move Austin forward.
This race from the start has never been one of opponents, but fellow candidates bringing our diverse backgrounds and experiences to the table to make Austin even better.
I'm confident Chris Riley and I will keep that spirit alive as we discuss how to cope with Austin's economic challenges and address the affordability issues that are placing significant stress on Austin families, all while ensuring we don't sacrifice our environment and the natural resources that make Austin such a unique community.
I wish Rick all the best for his future."
-Perla