Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Proposition A (Firefighters): FOR..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...1 election, as City Coun­cil set the ballot language for Propositions A through H on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...a sub shop and wanted to see the protests for himself. “When he was walking home that day, he..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for those of you using mail ballots – has already..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin At Large: For the Price of a Policeman

The cost of public safety, in different community currencies

"...core question of public safety. The budget also calls for 30 more police officers, in line with the five-year..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...On Monday, Jan. 11, Austinites for Progressive Reform submitted its petition, with 24,000 signatures,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: We Heartily Endorse ...

Taking apart the Austinites for Progressive Reform vote

"...having to figuratively hold your nose while you voted for the lesser of two evils, or mentally flip a..."

April 16, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...the city charter – not Save Austin Now's reborn effort to re-up the ban on public camping (that is,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Voters Resurrect Camping Ban

May 1: Austin voters approve Proposition B, a citizen initiative from Save Austin Now to restore some criminal penalties for camping in public and panhandling

"...was not unexpected, despite the alignment of most Austin progressive advocates (including this newspaper) against Prop B's restoration of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

May 1 Special Election Results: First Five Win, Last Three Lose

$1 million buys camping ban; strong-mayor couldn't be weaker

"...near the UT Campus, got the victory they sought for the more than $1 million they spent. With all..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: To Shame the Strong

Let the congregation sing: “For God’s sake, give more power to the people”

"...solidarity or meritocracy or oligarchy or tribalism or brute force, blown by the winds of the times. But while..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Props D, E, G, & H (aka Democracy Dollars)

Austinites for Progressive Reform discusses various propositions

"...and make our recommendations. This year, we've added opportunities for you to see and hear firsthand from the people..."

April 8, 2021 News Post by News Staff

Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Prop B (aka the Camping Ban)

We talk with reps from Homes Not Handcuffs and Save Austin Now

"...us to navigate the issues and make our recommendations for who and what deserves your vote. This year, we've..."

April 8, 2021 News Post by News Staff

May 1 Special Election Early Voting Results Are In

Big lead for Prop B, even bigger deficit for Prop F

"...Early vote totals are in for the May 1 city of Austin special election, with..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an opportunity to fundamentally change the structure of..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Democracy, Dollars

Austinites for Progressive Reform, opposition PACs report campaign finances

"...Reform Doesn’t Come Cheap..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: It’s a Long, Long While From May to November ...

"...been one special election held in May (Texas' other uniform election date) before now: the 2016 effort by Uber..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...special election approaches, campaigning continues to heat up both for and against the package of "pro-democracy" charter amendments –..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...result that many political observers expected: a solid win for Proposition B, the measure to reinstate Austin's ordinances that..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's on the May 1 Ballot?

Voters will decide "strong-mayor" leadership, public camping ban, and other local propositions

"...D through H are the result of a 2020 Austinites for Progressive Reform citizen-initiated petition. Propositions A and C..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Money Talks ... City Council meets today (July 23) for its first hearing on Austin's proposed budget for 2021,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...asking them not to accelerate the decision, originally scheduled for July 27, and to have the finalist candidates answer..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Show Us the Money: Political action committees raising money for or against Austin's May 1 special election ballot measures..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the $97.9 million is expected to be appropriated for public health expenses related to the COVID-19 crisis and..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...mask. The order, issued Tuesday night, voided an exemption for polling locations that Governor Greg Abbott had included in..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...us to navigate the issues and make our recommendations for who and what deserves your vote. This year, we've..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...has been indicted by a Travis County grand jury for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos...."

March 12, 2021 News Feature

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...Twice a month Linda Curtis meets with local Reform Party members at a local restaurant to plot the..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Targeting the Fat Cats

On Your Ballot: ALLC's Campaign Reform

"...Doug Potter A metaphor commonly applied to campaign finance reform is that it is like trying to compact a..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Men Who Would be Mayor

Scrambling for Money, Consensus, & Power

"...Ronney Reynolds, Max Nofziger, and Kirk Watson are sitting before a neighborly audience from the Lakewood Homeowners' Association in..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

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