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BG Reads Alert: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison taking 60 medical leave
🗞️ BG Reads Alert: Council Member Harper-Madison taking 60-day medical leave
BG Reads Alert: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison taking 60-day medical leave
As posted on the Austin Council message board:
Dear Colleagues,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to inform you of a necessary step I must take in the interest of my well-being and ability to serve our community effectively.Service is in my heart, as I know it also is for all of you. This year has been extremely challenging for me. I live with depression and anxiety. Thankfully these issues can be treated with focused care. Starting Monday, September 25, I will be taking medical leave for 60 days.I understand the importance of our work and the commitments we have made to our constituents, and I assure you that my decision to take this leave has not been made lightly. I have every intention of returning to my duties in good health with renewed energy and dedication to continuing to serve District 1 and the entire Austin community.During this time, I want to reassure you that my dedicated staff is fully prepared to ensure the smooth operation of the District 1 office. Our Constituent Liaison Director Nikki McCullough will continue to be our first line of response to the communication of the residents of District 1. John Lawler, our Policy Strategist, will continue to drive our policy work and collaborate with all of you on the important initiatives that are currently underway. And last but not least, our Chief of Staff Sharon Mays will manage ongoing projects and lead our team through this challenge. I’m thankful to the office of the City Manager and other City staff for the offers to support my team while I am away.Thank you for your understanding and well-wishes during this time. Your compassion, grace, and support mean a great deal to me, and I look forward to my return to work.Oh, and happy early birthday Councilwoman Fuentes and Councilmember Vela. Please have an extra slice of cake for me.
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