Nov. 6 Election: Ballot Summary
"...Prop. 1: Authorizing $57.43 million in road bonds...."
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Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature
Naked City
Despite the many good arguments in their favor, Beverly Griffith's parks bonds and Raul Alvarez's housing bonds get shot down at council; meanwhile, Kirk Watson's $150 million transportation proposal glides through with nary a hitch.
"...members argued that it was risky to tie up bonds for parks when other heavy public investments may soon..."
Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Impulse Buying
City approves $15 million toward Convention Center Hotel, which the city will own in 30 years.
"...Inc., which, being public, is allowed to issue tax-free bonds to finance the hotel, whose price tag at the..."
July 7, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Bond Brouhaha
Council Reenacts for Public What It Did in Private
"...If voters approve, we'll see more road improvement projects,..."
Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff
Page Two
Travis County Bond Propositions
"...Proposition #1: The issuance of $36,015,000 of road bonds and the levying of the tax in payment thereof...."
Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Bond Issues
"...Proposition #1: The issuance of $36,015,000 of road bonds and the levying of the tax in payment thereof...."
Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature
Neither a Lender, Nor a Borrower Be...
1995-96 City Budget: Bond Debt and the Capital Budget
"...they get funded, and the cash comes primarily from bonds...."
Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature
AISD’s Big Balancing Act
The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?
"...school history. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD voters approved $1.2 billion in bonds in 2014, and even that falls short of the..."
June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Crowdfunding Austin Music Venues
Mayor Adler announces new mini-bond plan to preserve at-risk venues
"...the campaign includes technical, legal, administrative, and marketing services. Mini-bonds are a form of financing that allows companies or..."
Sept. 22, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Election Results: Travis Props Win Handily
Local voters respond more favorably to roads than open space
"...is simple. Travis County voters are still okay with bonds, which may put them at odds with the rest..."
Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
The Hightower Report
Weasels Undermine Ethics Reform; and Congress Coddles Credit-Rating Finaglers
"...agencies that exist to evaluate the worthiness of corporate-issued bonds, assigning a grade (from triple-A to junk) that helps..."
Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower
Greenbacks for Green Space
City moves to make development pay more for parks
"...my Downtown advocacy credentials up against anybody's."Fees, Taxes, or Bonds?..."
May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Election 2006: All Their Base Are Belong to Us
Crunching the numbers on the November 2006 election
"...around Pflugerville – are still in CD 21. CITY BONDS ESWNWCENTNSEW'MSONTOTAL Average "Yes"71.160.665.673.759.270.553.466.4% P3: Parks75.168.071.880.265.976.158.272.7% P1: Roads74.268.273.377.167.673.062.672.2% P7: Public..."
Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Strayhorn Should Be Indicted Because Her Take on the Middle East Conflict Is Different From Mine
"...Treasury purchased $2 million in new State of Israel bonds and renewed $2 million in bonds. Strayhorn is quoted..."
Aug. 14, 2006 Postmarks
Endorsements
The Austin Chronicle endorses Gus Garcia for mayor of Austin and offers other endorsements on the Nov. 6 state constitutional amendments election and county bond propositions.
"...Propositions We recommend "no" votes on the road bonds, which will not relieve traffic congestion or promote safety...."
Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature
Miles to Go
A transportation bond package combining roads and light rail is planned for November.
"...change, but to leverage that money by selling revenue bonds and amassing cash up front. To make those bonds..."
March 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Endorsements
City Propositions
"...Propositions 1-5 (G.O. Bonds): YES..."
Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff
Election Coverage 1998
"...would be funded through the issuance of General Obligation Bonds. General Obligation Bonds are repaid by the collection of..."
Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature
Septic Overload?
LCRA Waits in Wings While City Ponders Sewer Service
"...Back to Bonds..."
Aug. 21, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff
Road Shows
Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?
"...a bumpy road for the $43.5 million in road bonds on the ballot in the upcoming Travis County bond..."
Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee
Land for Water
The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs
"...that flows to Barton Springs. With four additional voter-approved bonds totaling more than $155 million, the program now preserves..."
Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader
Election Results: Meat and Potatoes
Travis County, Austin ISD come up big on bond projects
"...on Tuesday night with overwhelming support for public investment bonds...."
Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Bondology
How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.
"...In Texas, when it comes to local government, no bonds will mean no infrastructure...."
Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Shortchanged
A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD
"...adequate training." In 2013, voters approved $81 million in bonds to better integrate technology into the learning experience. Yet..."
Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
The Hightower Report
Ding-Dong Dumping on Texas' Doorstep; Judy Bonds' Legacy
"...millions for Simmons, and zero for the people. Judy Bonds' Legacy..."
Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower
Costello Puts Up a (Toll) Roadblock
Austin Toll Party sues CTRMA
"...injunction to stop the delivery of $250 million in bonds for U.S. 183-A. His lawsuit could cost the CTRMA..."
March 4, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
Endorsements
"...out here and recommending "no" votes on the road bonds. Contrary to the supporters' claim that these road projects..."
Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature
Naked City
Beverly Griffith and Raul Alvarez rain on the mayor’s bond parade by adding a few proposals of their own; Cedar Avenue settlement goes back into mediation.
"...back in 1998, when we passed $100 million in bonds for watershed and parkland acquisition. Now the mayor and..."
Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Postmarks
Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are
"...article), and the use of federally authorized mortgage revenue bonds - must be clarified. Both of these programs are..."
Aug. 28, 1998 Column
The Rent Rub
Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs
"...affordable housing than HUD - through tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, and other incentives meted out to developers in exchange..."
