Council Watch

Council moves out of City Hall annex, addresses the needs of poor, examines csc's record on hiring minority contractors, approves neighborhood proposal for the chamption tract, names a designer of the Mexican American Culture Center.

"...waiver request came as a surprise to Council Member Beverly Griffith who, like many Austinites, was under the impression..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

Planning Commission and two council members consider measures to reduce commercial noise pollution near residential land; Vista Ridge PUD developer negotiates compromise agreement on its single-family development overlooking Bull Creek.

"...the proposal whipped up by Council Members Spelman and Beverly Griffith, which council would still have to grant final..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

Council Watch

Important Council actions in 1999 and what's on the agenda for 2000.

"...elections, with the re-election of Council Members Daryl Slusher, Beverly Griffith, and Jackie Goodman, extended the reign of the..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

Council divided on Gotham condo project; Jesus Garza gets a big raise; East Austin residents voice concerns about the future of the brown building and flood control.

"...bridge arose at last week's council meeting, Council Member Beverly Griffith wasted no time laying a motion on the..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

City Council Members continue to debate the fate of the proposed Congress Ave. Gotham condominiums, with debate now centering on height restrictions and the city's Waterfront Overlay ordinance.

"...calls, e-mails, and postcards) among her supporters, Council Member Beverly Griffith had been opposing the proposed Gotham condominium project..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Capital Metro Board and GM

"...Beverly Griffith: Recently re-elected to Place 4 on the Austin..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature

Council Watch

City and developer Gary Bradley reach agreeement on development

"...admission was waffling. Willie Lewis laid low. Slusher and Beverly Griffith signaled their continued opposition by distributing a memo..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

Council considers issues ranging from the Seaholm Power Plant, to the Gotham condominium project, to Southpark Meadows.

"...by the river, the Seaholm Power Plant. Council Member Beverly Griffith, formerly a member of the Friends of Seaholm..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

Council hears light rail report, questions legal fees on LCRA water deal and snorts at proposal to have new car displays in baggage claim area of airport.

"...Council Member and Capital Metro board member Beverly Griffith concurred: "This is just for openers," she said...."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Capital Metro agrees on a blueprint for light rail

"...sweep. Indeed, one of the purported holdouts, Council Member Beverly Griffith, ended up making the motion to adopt the..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Watch

Several prospective candidates are expressing an interest in running for the council seat Gus Garcia is vacating

"...angered them during his recent run against Council Member Beverly Griffith with a publicity campaign suggesting that the greens..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

City inks 50-year water deal with LCRA

"...two most likely opponents, Council Members Daryl Slusher and Beverly Griffith, decided that the benefits outweighed the charter issue..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Licking the Platter Clean

"...to pass 7-0, with Council Members Daryl Slusher and Beverly Griffith arguing against taking money out of the utility..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Dereg Debacle

"...the most important goals for the utility, Council Member Beverly Griffith told Austin Energy general manager Charles Manning, should..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Council Watch

East Austin residents have a say in neighborhood planning; local advocates ask for more money in city budget to fund their special interest; Bill Spelman issues some strong words against the Statesman's criticism of council on the LCRA water deal.

"...And after the meeting, council members, including Daryl Slusher, Beverly Griffith, and Bill Spelman, agreed that the consumer advocate..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Austin Energy budget comes under fire as the utility prepares for competition; the Texas Our Texas Heritage Program has big plans for state parkland and conservation; and a new state audit highlights problems with the Texas Workforce Commission's oversight of local welfare and workforce boards.

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

October Previews

"...humdrum Wisconsin existence for the gold-laden, fantasy-filled streets of Beverly Hills. Based upon the novel by Mona Simpson, the..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Council Watch

Water Gate: Is LCRA Offering City a Whale of a Deal?

"...-- Austin City Council Member Beverly Griffith..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Bending the Rules

Getting arts funding from the City of Austin is a long, complicated game, and Austin Chronicle writers Robi Polgar, John Walch, and Mary Jane Garza have been following some of the players around the game board this year. In the final part of their four-part series, they critique the city arts funding process.

"...Council Member Beverly Griffith..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Power Assist

Who's Who

"...with the council the way the others do," observes Beverly Griffith's aide, John Gilvar...."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Water/Wasterwater 101

"...commission vice-chair Lanetta Cooper, were respectively appointed by (natch) Beverly Griffith and Daryl Slusher. The sad sacks whose stories..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Column

Working Assets

"...about shifting the spotlight to themselves. John Gilvar was Beverly Griffith's campaign manager and ran Rep. Sherri Greenberg's state..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

A New Social Order

Whither Equinomics?

"...moving the day labor site to 51st Street, plus Beverly Griffith, who has developed a tendency to oppose things..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Equinomics

"...Beverly Griffith..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Tug of War

Changing Chamber Funds

"...an eye out on the roads for Council Member Beverly Griffith, who can be seen cruising around town in..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Double Vision

When in Doubt...

"...Council Member Beverly Griffith suggested the city would keep the intruders out..."

July 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

The Good Earth

TEA for Texas

"...Council Member Beverly Griffith expressed concern about the retail end of the..."

July 23, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Come On Down

"...all the early charette-ing citizens agreed to. Council Member Beverly Griffith was none too happy when she read about..."

July 2, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Tuesday night, as re-elected incumbent Council Members Jackie Goodman, Beverly Griffith, and Daryl Slusher were sworn in to their..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Downtown Mishmash

Hard Day's Night

"...Watson voted for the new site. Goodman, Lewis, and Beverly Griffith voted against it.) As with the Mexic-Arte decision,..."

June 11, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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