Election Run-Off Results: Alter to City Council

Alter, Nitsch, and Hassan emerge victorious in Tuesday's run-off

"...Gallo losing her re-election bid on Tuesday to rival Alison Alter, a political newcomer who's promised to put "community..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...the south, in Tuesday's other Coun­cil run-off, D10 CM Alison Alter barely held onto her seat against Jennifer Virden,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...Four of the six challengers to incumbent Council Member Alison Alter are on her right. Although Alter was one..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District 10: Gallo and Alter to Run-Off

Incumbent Sheri Gallo and challenger Alison Alter will meet in a run-off election set for Dec. 13

"...finds herself in a run-off again, this time against Alison Alter. Gallo closed Tuesday night two points shy of..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Council Member Alter, Advocates Optimistic on APD Review

The city gears up for the third-party evaluation of the department's handling of sexual assault cases

"...improvements won't be made along the way. Council Member Alison Alter, who carried January's resolution calling for the evaluation,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Results: Alter, Hassan, Nitsch Victorious

Run-offs yield few fireworks, three quick victories

"...On City Council, challenger Alison Alter held a commanding lead over incumbent Sheri Gallo..."

Dec. 14, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Parks Board Member Challenges Sheri Gallo

Alison Alter says she will advocate for neighbors – not developers

"...the City Council race for her District 10 seat: Alison Alter, the district's representative on the Parks and Recreation..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Council: A Special Event

Alison Alter, agreeing to disagree

"...be barred against the spirit of the City Charter. Alison Alter countered that those candidates would be allowed under..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety

Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence

"...On June 8, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter and County Judge Andy Brown spearheaded a gun..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Members Shine New Light on Fire Department

CMs Alter and Flannigan stoke the flames of AFD negotiations

"...passing the Item on a 7-4 vote, with CMs Alison Alter, Jimmy Flannigan, Ora Hous­ton, and Ellen Troxclair voting..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

2020 Council Races Already Taking Shape

Alter draws a challenger for D10 seat

"...underway. Pooja Sethi formally launched her campaign to unseat Alison Alter in City Council's District 10, which includes a..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidate Forced out of Parks Board

Alison Alter was appointed by opponent Sheri Gallo nearly two years ago

"...10 Council Member Sheri Gallo has ousted her appointee, Alison Alter, as a member of the Parks and Recreation..."

Aug. 4, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...police chief on a 9-2 vote, with Council Members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly in opposition...."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...the largest clusters of outages – Council Member Ryan Alter asked why customers can't see where they are in..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Sheri Gallo holds a 5,000-vote lead over primary challenger Alison Alter, but with two other candidates in the race,..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...Alison Alter, whose District 10 includes most of the city..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Wrestles Over Emergency Funds in This Year’s Budget

Council reduced reserve by less than 1% to fund programs

"...member – but that’s exactly where Council members Ryan Alter, Vanessa Fuentes, Chito Vela, José Velásquez, and Zo Qadri..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...years on Council was a staunch member of the Tovo-Kitchen-Alter (that's Kathie, Ann, and Alison) alliance that routinely slowed..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Says Goodbye to Three Members in Last Meeting of the Year

Council wraps up 2024 and prepares for 2025

"...farewell to three departing Council members – Leslie Pool, Alison Alter, and Mackenzie Kelly...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...In a contentious email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...That could change in November. Alison Alter, D10’s Council member since 2017, is not running..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...To the south of D6, CM Alison Alter – whose District 10 stretches from Central Austin..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...mistake: We're not choosing Flannigan because he's the only alternative. Since his defeat in 2014, Flannigan has proven himself..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...and a subquorum of Council (CMs Natasha Harper-Madison, Ryan Alter, Paige Ellis, Zo Qadri, and Alison Alter) held Monday,..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...been more low-key, though every bit as contentious. Incumbent Alison Alter and opponent Jennifer Virden have taken turns sniping..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...City Council incumbents Jimmy Flan­ni­gan and Alison Alter will once again face off against conservative challengers..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...Council Member Alison Alter, who sponsored the resolution, said there are many..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...The following week, CM Alison Alter announced her own interest in serving as MPT;..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...Interestingly, the two rookie CMs – Jimmy Flannigan and Alison Alter – both say they want to take closer..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...for lost property value. In 2019, City Council Member Alison Alter requested an audit of Austin's wildfire preparedness, which..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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