Austin Election Ticker: The Endorsements Begin

Delia Garza’s Twitter tangle, Central Labor Council likes, and more

"...be painfully learning the difference between a single-district City Council campaign and a countywide donnybrook. First, former county judge..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Editor's note: Go to the Chronicle's Election Central to find updated candidate endorsement info. District 2..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City Council notes

"...• There's no council meeting today (Thursday), but you may want to get..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...district leaders who served on the first 10-1 City Council. Each of the five incumbents face at least one..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...Council Member Jackie Goodman, stepping down this year from her..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Spears Gets Nod From Labor

Maxey says tax assessor is a "Johnny-come-lately" on employee protections

"...Last week, with the Central Labor Council endorsements looming, former state Rep. Glen Maxey..."

Jan. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pepsi Brings Union Fight to City Council

Labor representatives attend council vending machine discussion, urge members to use city clout to pressure Pepsi to bargain in good faith

"...A two-year labor dispute might make Pepsi look a lot less sweet..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

ATU vs. Martinez: 'Better a Dog' for Council

ATU 1091 President Jay Wyatt has some choice words about Martinez

"...Take two-term Place 2 incumbent City Council Member Mike Martinez who, during recent weeks, has been..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Labor Backs AISD Bonds

District, unions reach agreement on prevailing-wage issue

"...In a move of confidence that Austin ISD will honor an 11th-hour commitment to adopt an..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Memo to Cap Metro

Stop Union-busting, or Take a Hike

"...have been officially sitting on their hands while their labor contract negotiators, led by a self-proclaimed union-busting lawyer from..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Wish Lists

AFSCME steps up to the council budget table, and the bonds begin to take shape

"...The City Council returns to public session today (Thursday), with the headline..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...in Republican and local conservative politics, most notably with Austinites for Action, and outpolled Spelman (46%-35%) in the Real..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

It's Your City Council!

Brigid Shea and Clay Dafoe vs. Lee Leffingwell

"...mayoral race could be described as "Classic" vs. "New Austin" – and voters will have to decide which candidate..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

It's Your City Council!

Sheryl Cole vs. Shaun Ireland

"...to declare a position until the discussion arrives at council. Like Spelman, she was one of the four council..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

What's at Stake in Austin's Schools?

Austin ISD faces a spring election and a brace of persistent problems

"...to really create significant change," said Amy Averett of Austin Voices for Education and Youth, which received a smaller..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...Welcome to Austin! It hasn't always been like this. Will it always..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...be upbeat. "Imagine sleeping in here on the weekend! #AustinTX #Apartments #EastAustin," an administrator posted to Eastside Station's Facebook..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and the..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Point Austin: Stop Me If You've Heard This One

Can the mayor persuade Austin voters this is a real city?

"...I suppose it's a bit hyperbolic to compare Austin's serial flirtation with single-member districting to the labor of..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Top 10 City Council Stories

"...Turns The year's most dramatic shift was the May council election, led by the symbolism of neighborhood champion Laura..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Hold That Bus!

New labor deal proposed for Cap Metro waits for willing riders

"...plenty more stops on the way to resolving the labor situation at Capital Metro...."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...Austin is a city known for many things: bats, music,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Council Considers the True Cost of Saving a Buck

Affordability is in the details

"...break and "festival season," with the next regular City Council meeting not until March 23, council members had plenty..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: City Cyclone

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

"...City Hall today. More than three hours into City Council's work session on Tuesday, members were still struggling to..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Hello, Columbus!

Meet the would-be city managers … and an Ohio soccer team … ?

"...Last Thursday’s City Council meeting began with the national anthem, “Taps,” and a..."

Nov. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns

November elections are coming soon

"...City Council's taken a couple of weeks off from full, regular..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Farewell and “Gracias” to Gus Garcia, Austin Trailblazer

Hispanic activist, former trustee, council member, mayor died Monday, at 84

"...Dec. 17, at the age of 84 – every Austinite should read former City Council Member (and former Chronicle..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...City Council is set to allocate $15 million from the city’s..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Beside the Point

The streets are mean, and so is the City Council

"...Hard to believe (impossible, actually), but council is taking yet another week off today – in..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks and months, sometimes fading..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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