Police Oversight Advocates Sue to Stop Council Vote on Police Contract

Equity Action says new contract violates Oversight Act

"...CM Alison Alter pointed out that this analysis doesn’t factor in..."

Oct. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...Already, two City Council members – Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly – have reviewed portions of..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer – Again

City and county brace for drought, wildfire season

"...codes in 2020. In her newsletter May 13, CM Alison Alter highlighted that Austin will be the first large..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...items for a vote, including one from Council Member Alison Alter that directs the city manager to “prioritize funding”..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...items for a vote: including one from Council member Alison Alter that directs the city manager to “prioritize funding”..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...CM Alison Alter, who endorsed Watson in 2022, is one of..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...make it happen. Instead, the five interested CMs – Alison Alter, Ryan Alter, Paige Ellis, Natasha Harper-Madison and Zo..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...challenges facing APD's response to sexual assaults, Council Member Alison Alter – who has led on the issue –..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...Last month, our new Council passed a resolution (with Alison Alter abstaining) to initiate the elimination of parking mandates..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Council Preview: Planning to Plan Transit Station Areas

First step? Calibrating housing access on Project Connect routes

"...thus many opportunities for staff to get distracted. CM Alison Alter drew attention to this possibility, noting that the..."

March 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Epiphany!

A new City Council for the new year

"...by virtue of having been elected by their peers. Alison Alter is the current MPT; Natasha Harper-Madison held the..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...plan on a 7-4 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and last-meeting-ever CMs Kathie..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike

Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs

"...CMs Tovo and Ann Kitchen and Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter were sufficiently concerned to persuade Adler to postpone..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...a far-right Repub­lican who nearly unseated Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter two years ago, may play a spoiler in..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

An Unwilling Council OKs Urban Alchemy to Run ARCH

Bad news travels

"...to be in with our shelter," Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter explained before abstaining from the vote. "I see..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves California Homeless Service Provider Urban Alchemy to Take Over Austin's Downtown Shelter

But nobody seems very happy about it

"...to be in with our shelter,” Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter explained before abstaining from the vote. “I see..."

July 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Has Much Business to Attend to Before Its Break

A 125-item agenda stands between Council and a summer break

"...The very next item (66) is the Adler/Alter plan to tweak compatibility standards that Austin Sanders details..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin's Affordability Crisis

Are taller buildings with less parking the answer?

"...draft proposal from Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, and CMs Paige Ellis, Vanessa Fuentes, and Leslie..."

May 21, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW Film Review: The Thief Collector

Crime curiosity leaves its questions unanswered

"...events of The Thief Collector, the latest documentary from Alison Otto (“The Love Bugs,” “Property”). And while most of..."

March 14, 2022 SXSW Post by Josh Kupecki

Council Recap: A Big Bucket of BidenBucks to Stitch Up the Safety Net

Homelessness response anchors $263.5 million spending plan

"...the Chronicle went to press) by Adler and CMs Alison Alter and Kathie Tovo. In addition to homelessness, its..."

June 11, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council, City Utilities Continue to Soften Blow of Storms

Reason to relieve

"...Ann Kitchen, Mackenzie Kelly, Paige Ellis, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter. It now also directs staff to craft a..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Melting Snow Everywhere, And Not A Drop to Drink

As water crisis continues, City Hall tries to expedite storm recovery

"...Ann Kitchen, Mackenzie Kelly, Paige Ellis, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter. It now also directs staff to craft a..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...in a Sea of Blue: District 10 Council Member Alison Alter will see another term on the dais, while..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature

Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...(with CMs Leslie Pool, Ann Kitchen, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter against). The ordinance will go into effect on..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Time to Look in the Mirror on Housing

Builder David Whitworth asks, is protecting single family zoning a Republican or Democrat issue?

"...Council like Kathie Tovo (my representative), Leslie Pool, and Alison Alter. The McCloskeys oppose more affordable housing options in..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by David Whitworth

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two southeast projects divide dais; APD's state grants OK'd

"...approved on first reading, with CMs Kathie Tovo and Alison Alter voting against and CMs Leslie Pool and Kitchen..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two Southeast projects divide dais; APD’s state grants OK’d

"...approved on first reading, with CMs Kathie Tovo and Alison Alter voting against and CMs Leslie Pool and Kitchen..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Manley Holds On as APD Chief – for the Moment

No movement despite growing calls from council and the community that the APD needs new leadership

"...Jimmy Flannigan, Pio Renteria, Paige Ellis, Leslie Pool, and Alison Alter – have all said publicly and directly that..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hundreds Tell Council, APD That Big Change Must Happen – Now

Voices of sorrow and rage

"...of Ayala and other unarmed protesters, and the resulting life-altering injuries many received, Manley said he had updated APD..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: (A Little More) Help Is On Its Way

Relief to include direct cash aid to struggling Austinites

"...As expected, CMs Alison Alter, Kathie Tovo, Ann Kitchen, and Leslie Pool tried..."

April 10, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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