Slinging Mud: Sampson vs. Travillion

In response to challenger Arthur Sampson's attacks, Travis County Commissioner front-runner Jeff Travillion joked, "I'm surprised to learn what a bad person I am."

"...42% of the vote) and retired city project manager Arthur Sampson (18.5%). In theory, Travillion should be able to..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Sampson Opens Commissioner Campaign

Running to succeed Ron Davis in Precinct 1

"...Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Wednesday evening, contractor and consultant Arthur Sampson formally opened his campaign for Precinct 1 Travis..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Travillion Defeats Sampson

Primary run-offs close a handful of local and state races

"...Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioners race, Jeff Travillion defeated Arthur Sampson. In the Precinct 1 Constable race, incumbent Danny..."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Travillion Beats Sampson

Primary run-offs close a handful of local and state races

"...Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioners race, Jeff Travillion defeated Arthur Sampson...."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Pct. 1 Commissioner: On to Round Two

Front-runner Travillion faces Sampson in run-off

"...coming election, but he ultimately was edged out by Arthur Sampson, or, at least, that's what the final unofficial..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...#txlege #SuperTuesday pic.twitter.com/D1JIG3aR1P— Richard Whittaker (@YorkshireTX) March 2, 2016 Sampson says he's feeling "very, very good... I'm prepared and..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

He Owns the Property in Question

"...a right to a high quality of life,' said Arthur Sampson, a veteran who lives 600 feet from the..."

June 24, 2008 Postmarks

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...• Arthur Sampson, another returning candidate from both 2004 and 2012,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...Richard Frank­lin III (16%), and former city project manager Arthur Sampson (12%) – finding enough traction to overcome Davis'..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Manor Road Housing Project Looking for a Home

Neighborhoods balk at a proposed homeless and low-income housing development on Manor Road

"...a right to a high quality of life," said Arthur Sampson, a veteran who lives 600 feet from the..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Lydia Crafts

Identity Politics Color County's Precinct 1 Race

The Ron Davis-Celia Israel showdown splits the Eastside racial and political coalition

"...of the gentleman's agreement. Two other less formidable candidates, Arthur Sampson and Kathy Bedford Smith, both African-Americans, are also..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Final Kickoff for County Commissioner

Hoskins officially begins hunt for Precinct 1 seat

"...Franklin III, attorney James Nortey, retired city project manager Arthur Sampson, and city program administrator Jeff Travillion...."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Marc Hoskins Enters the Precinct 1 Race

Consultant joins Dem primary for Commissioners Court

"...joining as a candidate Richard Franklin III, James Nortey, Arthur Sampson, and Jeff Travillion – all four of whom..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...Black Austin Democrats and the NAACP. The other is Arthur Sampson, who previously worked for the city as a..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Other Contested Dem Races

And the rest of the ticket

"...Precinct 1: Richard Franklin III, Ron Davis*, Victor Gonzales, Arthur Sampson..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...HD 51 D: Eddie Rodriguez*; L: Arthur DiBianca..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Commissioners Court: New and Old

Jeff Travillion, Gerald Daugherty cruise to Tuesday victories

"...Travillion led a primary against four opponents, defeating Arthur Sampson in a run-off, and in this round was..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County

"...the Demo­cratic primary, and defeated retired city project manager Arthur Sampson to win the run-off...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle’s endorsements for the May 24 run-offs

"...won 42% of the vote, and his run-off opponent, Arthur Sampson, garnered 18.5%. Those numbers would suggest an easy..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

"...shows substantial promise; returning candidates Richard Franklin III and Arthur Sampson have still not persuaded us of sufficient qualifications..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...four Democratic contenders have been known for months: contractor Arthur Sampson, attorney James Nortey, city administrator Jeff Travillion, and..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Du Bois v. Washington?

Jeff Travillion formally enters Pct. 1 Commissioners Race

"...nonprofit president Richard Franklin, and retired city project coordinator Arthur Sampson in formally declaring for the Precinct 1 seat...."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Nortey Announces for Precinct 1

Launches commissioner campaign at Carver Museum

"...1 commissioner candidates are former candidates Richard Franklin and Arthur Sampson, and city staffer Jeff Travillion...."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Michael King

People of Low Income Have Rights

"...to create a "social services ghetto." As stated by Arthur Sampson, “People of low income have a right to..."

June 23, 2008 Postmarks

Public Access

Is public access TV on the blink?

"...amount of time we give each person?" asked Commissioner Arthur Sampson. No such luck. Everyone who signed up and..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Matt Martinez

Austin @ Large: The Primaries, by the Numbers

"...PRECINCT 1 Ron Davis51.953.942.750.343.855.844.235.555.9 Celia Israel27.124.831.837.328.716.830.545.225.0 Kathy Bedford Smith12.115.027.414.925.311.324.323.513.2 Arthur Sampson8.910.06.93.09.317.98.46.59.2 CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 Maria Canchola40.128.556.637.550.638.0 Leticia Lugo37.926.828.340.328.639.8 Mike..."

March 19, 2004 News Column

All the Hottest Clubs

"...heads the BADs, the only Dem club to endorse Arthur Sampson in his bid to oust County Commissioner Ron..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004

"...Arthur Sampson..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary - March 9, 2004

"...Arthur Sampson..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

The Candidates

"...Arthur Sampson (www.arthursampson.com)Professional: Construction manager/inspection, city of Austin; small-business owner..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

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