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ExploreStanding in front of Austin’s iconic swimming hole Wednesday, mayoral candidate Mike Martinez criticized opponent Steve Adler’s environmental credentials and said Adler has ties to conservative activists.
He accused Adler’s law firm, Barron & Adler, of representing Koch Industries — a corporation owned by billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch, who have spent millions of dollars on conservative causes. Martinez said the website FindLaw.com listed Koch Industries as an Adler client until just a few days before the Nov. 4 general election.