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KUT A local political action committee says it has enough signatures to put to a public vote a slew of changes to how Austin’s government works, including investing more power in the mayor. Austinites for Progressive Reform announced Monday that it had submitted a petition with 24,000 signatures to the city clerk. If verified, the petition would ask voters in a May election whether they want any of the following changes: Moving mayoral elections to the same year as presidential elections. Currently, Austin elects a new mayor every four years during midterm elections. Changing from a weak mayor form of government to a strong mayor form of government. Currently, Austin has a city manager who oversees the executive branch of the city. This would put the mayor in that role, adding an 11th City Council district to maintain 11 members on the body, and giving the mayor veto power over its actions, an ability the city manager does not currently have. Overriding a vet ....