After Much Shouting, Riverside Deal Gets Done

City Council gives final zoning approval for "Domain on Riverside" project

"...joined by CMs and Leslie Pool in opposition; with Alison Alter abstaining and Kathie Tovo absent, the final vote..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: The Stakes at 4700 Riverside

“Redevelopment” is always about community

"...the debate. The vote was divided 6-3-1, with abstainer Alison Alter (who previously voted no) saying explicitly that a..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Column by Michael King

New, Improved Camping Ban Fizzles at Council

Consensus collapses as the hot summer of homelessness drags on

"...exasperated Council voted 9-1 (Jimmy Flannigan voting no and Alison Alter absent) to postpone any action. While Council is..."

Sept. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Aims to Calibrate Camping Rules

Three-phased approach reflects growing consensus on dais

"...policy questions. Within each of the three categories, differing alternatives are listed for what restrictions on camping, sitting, and..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Budget, Council Agrees to Disagree (Updated)

Spending plan includes $4.6 million in last-minute additions

"...census (an Adler priority), and wildfire mitigation (where CM Alison Alter took point, as her District 10 includes much..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City, Austin FC Break Ground on New Soccer Stadium

Construction of the 21,000-seat stadium has kicked off for Austin’s first major league sports team

"...in whose District 7 the site is located, and Alison Alter) joined Austin FC impresario Anthony Precourt and –..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Deadline Crunch

CodeNEW set to drop in three weeks

"...work. But in the transition areas, as Council Member Alison Alter stressed and staff admitted, the broad upzonings work..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates

"...While CMS Kathie Tovo, Pio Renteria, Ann Kitchen, and Alison Alter got behind the economic ban, other council members,..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Gives Green Light to Convention Center, Scooter Riders

May 23 meeting tackles "Downtown puzzle," "micro-mobility"

"...providers (e.g., Bird, Lime), were postponed unanimously (with CM Alison Alter off the dais. Those items would have instituted..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Prepped to Tackle Palm District, Micro-Mobility, and More

A preview of the May 23 Council meeting

"...dais; at Tuesday’s work session, CMs Leslie Pool and Alison Alter raised concerns that the proposed safety rules did..."

May 22, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?

Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT

"...first four, leaving CMs Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter potentially on the short end of votes that..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

City Council: Getting It All Planned Out

Inching toward Imagine Austin

"...Comprehensive Plan. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Both Pool and CM Alison Alter have proposed amendments, along with those crafted by..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...her as they urged the adoption of Council Member Alison Alter's resolution – which passed unanimously – to initiate..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Set to OK New Contract for Downtown Homeless Shelter

Council ready to take next (Front) Steps

"...The star attraction of the 79-Item agenda is CM Alison Alter's resolution requesting a third-party audit of the Austin..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council Heads Into Holiday Break Wrestling With Process

Trying to reinvent the wheel since 2014

"...earlier, but Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and CM Alison Alter pushed back on that one, pointing out that..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Closing the Book on Camelback

Lakeside project clears its last City Hall hurdles

"...swath of specific arguments, and Council members (primarily CM Alison Alter; the site is in her District 10) provided..."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Public Safety Musical Chairs

Rebecca Bernhardt joins PSC

"...a bout with cancer. Bernhardt, who is Council Member Alison Alter's appointee, has a long career in criminal justice,..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Don’t Drink That Water! Vote for Prop K Instead?

Council member pushes efficiency audit after boil notice

"...straining the drinking water supply.) CMs Leslie Pool and Alison Alter signed on, but Troxclair failed to attract a..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Arts Funding: The Resolution

Council approves 2019 funding, ponders next move

"...do both with just the hotel occupancy tax revenues." Alison Alter mentioned that she's been seeking clarification about HOT..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Robert Faires

Infighting Continues at Tourism Commission

Commission moves on to the 12th round

"...has to this point crippled the commission. And while Alison Alter's appointee Michael Cannatti is expected for the first..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City's Tourism Commission Off to a Rocky Start

Peace and harmony

"...It never should have come to a stalemate, but Alison Alter's appointee, Michael Cannatti, was held from attendance at..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Champion of Camelback?

Jonathan Coon pursues a complex project near the Pennybacker Bridge

"...it arrives at Council. A spokesperson for Council Member Alison Alter (both tracts are in her District 10) said..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

CodeNEXT: Will We or Won’t We Vote on It?

From the petition hearing to Council, this week's land use code updates

"...widely publicized.) Council passed the resolution, as amended by Alison Alter: The process will mirror the Texas Open Meetings..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Soccer in Austin: The Knockout Stage

Showtime at McKalla Place

"...serves to minimize the argument made by Pool and Alison Alter that a stadium deal at McKalla could detract..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Stratford Drive: Let’s Work On It

Redevelopment plan goes back to drawing board

"...sponsored by Ann Kitchen, Ellen Troxclair, Leslie Pool, and Alison Alter, Council will consider directing City Man­ager Spencer Cronk..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

McKalla Place, Take Your Pick: Soccer Stadium or Affordable Housing

One of two fates awaits the city-owned tract

"...the Austin Strate­gic Housing Blueprint. Sponsored by Leslie Pool, Alison Alter, Ora Houston, and Ellen Troxclair, the resolution prioritizes..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Members – Ora Houston, Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter – held a press conference on Tuesday morning,..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature

Council: City Cyclone

Council’s wild week, if they can get through it

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...we are in a dire situation," said Council Member Alison Alter. "We've been triaging them and moving on. And..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...that's not true. Included within their recommendation was an alternative: Council does away with CodeNEXT and refocuses its efforts..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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