Austill Stuart
Director of Privatization and Government Reform, Reason Foundation
Austill Stuart is the director of privatization and government reform at Reason Foundation.
Prior to joining Reason, Stuart worked in a variety of settings, including at non-profits, on Capitol Hill, and in fundraising. Before moving to the D.C. area in early 2009, he worked for five years in the financial services industry.
Stuart earned his B.S. in economics from Auburn University and M.A. in economics at George Mason University.
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With EMS takeover attempts, California’s fire departments seek more taxpayer funding to do less
Municipal fire departments are seeking to control EMS so they can draw more federal money and strongarm private ambulance contractors into accepting less money for the same work.
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Jackson’s boil advisory lifted, now must address long-term water problems
Jackson's water, sewer, and stormwater system need an estimated $2 billion to get them working again.
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Western states facing water cuts should look at Arizona’s recent water legislation
Arizona's lawmakers recognized the need to find creative ways to overcome water problems that will likely intensify.
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How to maximize Arizona’s water investment
Arizona has set aside millions for water conservation and augmentation projects, but the state needs private partners to deliver this needed infrastructure.
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Towamencin needs to show residents how a sewer deal would improve infrastructure and protect taxpayers
Towamencin's sewer system is in need of repair and modernization, which is likely to increase costs regardless of who is running the system.
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New Hampshire bill would legalize marijuana but create a state-run monopoly to sell it
New Hampshire should legalize marijuana but the private sector is far more equipped to effectively serve consumers.
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Latest Mobile River Bridge and Bayway plan raises a lot of questions
By rejecting the previous public-private partnership proposal, the Alabama Department of Transportation has placed a heavy burden on itself.
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Reluctance to fund new Alabama prisons leaves inmates in ‘cruel and unusual’ conditions
Getting Alabama’s prisons to even minimally acceptable standards will be a tough and long journey.
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NYC corrections officers refuse help from private prisons despite desperate jail conditions
Understaffing has reached record levels at NYC's Rikers Island jail, resulting in unsafe conditions for inmates and the staff.
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Washington Metro’s latest issues are a symptom of poor life cycle management and procurement
Metro should consider contracting out the procurement, maintenance, and operations of the rail system to a private party.
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Customers would benefit from fully legalizing direct-to-consumer shipping of alcohol
Competition helps raise the quality of products and services and helps keep prices low.
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California passes EMS bill but doesn’t address anti-competitive landscape
If fire agencies want to fully take over emergency medical services, they should face a competitive landscape that ensures they are tested against the best competition in the EMS industry.
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California Bill Would Reduce Accountability For Ambulance and EMS Services
The legislation reduces competition and accountability in a crucial field where just a few seconds can be the difference between life and death.
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The Fire Alliance Model for Emergency Medical Services Removes Accountability and Competition
The alliance model has negative short- and long-term implications for citizens.
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Public-Private Partnerships Can Help Achieve Water Equity Goals
Contracting can bring considerable value to the building, operating, repairing, and replacing of water-related infrastructure.
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Mileage-Based User Fees Are a Sustainable Way to Fund Roads, Replace Gas Taxes
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was correct to suggest mileage-based user fees as a long-term strategy for preserving and strengthening the users-pay funding approach to roads.
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The Alliance Model for EMS Lacks Competition, Oversight and Accountability
The alliance model for emergency medical services fails to harness the competition that's essential in making public-private partnerships valuable for taxpayers and governments.
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Connecticut’s Infrastructure Problems Require Private Sector Help
Public-private partnerships would help the state build new infrastructure and ensure infrastructure assets stay in good condition.