The Joe Rogan Experience #1657 - Mayor Steve Adler
May 25, 2021
Steve Adler, lawyer and former Mayor of Austin, Texas, shares insights from his dynamic tenure since 2015. He discusses the unique challenges faced during crises like bombings and the COVID-19 pandemic. Adler highlights community resilience in the wake of natural disasters, the complexities of managing urban development, and innovative strategies to tackle homelessness. He emphasizes the need for collaborative solutions and advocates for addressing both housing and mental health to support the city’s most vulnerable residents.
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Challenges as Mayor
- Austin faced three 100-year storms, a bridge washout causing water boiling, and a bomber during Steve Adler's mayorship.
- These events created fear and uncertainty in the community.
The Austin Bomber
- The Austin bomber had no clear motive and targeted seemingly random people, initially causing racial tension due to the victims' backgrounds.
- The FBI and Austin Police Department worked efficiently to catch the bomber within a few weeks.
Mayoral Role in Crisis
- Being mayor during a crisis involves managing community fear and translating complex official reports into understandable terms for the public.
- Adler served as a translator, gauging and communicating appropriate levels of concern to the community.