Split Council Approves Incentives

5-2 Vote on Websense and Dropbox suggests shifting perspectives

"...Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Martinez, Spelman, and Chris Riley voting yes, and Morrison and Tovo voting no...."

Feb. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Working Class Betrayed by Council Vote

"...will live on in infamy because Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley are both running for Central Austin/Downtown Place 9..."

Feb. 18, 2014 Postmarks

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, AE officials say

"...to update its 2020 power generation plan, Council Member Chris Riley asked if AE officials foresee a more optimistic..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Chris Riley, Place 1 Council incumbent, "doesn't expect to make..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...Chris Riley, Place 1 Council incumbent, "doesn't expect to make..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Catching Up with City Council

Council enters holiday break bearing a handful of presents

"...free space … in another era. But Council Member Chris Riley argued that business users or Downtown workers are..."

Dec. 17, 2013 News Post by Michael King

One Small Step Towards Equality, One Large Step for Austin

Austin + Domestic Partner Benefits = Reality

"...Those concerns were addressed by an amendment by CM Chris Riley. If a compelling enough argument is made, council..."

Oct. 31, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Eckhardt Father and Daughter Day at Scholz

A centennial celebration provides platform to stump for county judge

"...he retire); judicial candidate Chantal Eldridge, City Council Member Chris Riley, former Council Member Jennifer Kim, Pct. 2 County..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: City May Buy Aquifer Land Slated for Sewage

Judge's order offers only clue that talks are in progress

"...deal on Aug. 29 (Laura Morrison, Kathie Tovo, and Chris Riley voted no)...."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

'Zombie' Projects and Lake Austin

Council will consider remedy for expired site plans and lake protections

"...water quality protections (Item 78, by Morrison, Tovo, and Chris Riley). Given the number of stakeholders involved in all..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Finding the Right Ratio

Budget debate considers best approach to police staffing

"...might eventually lessen the burden on the taxpayers. Finally, Chris Riley pressed Acevedo on the heavy assignment of additional..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Taco PUD Overcomes NA 'Karaoke'

Against opposition from several neighborhoods, Council gives condo tower first nod of approval

"...in lieu to the city's affordable housing fund. CM Chris Riley firmly defended the project on those grounds, but..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

News Ticker: June 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and CM Chris Riley are standing behind a resolution to unite East..."

June 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Council Preview: Who Rules AE?

Tomorrow's headline matter is Austin Energy governance

"...(Item 36) from Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley to rewrite the demolition permit ordinance to allow..."

April 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Council: Walking With the Dead

City Council repeals project duration, holds its breath

"...economic modeling – the proposal passed 4-3 (Mike Martinez, Chris Riley, and Mayor Lee Lef­fingwell dissenting), and staff said..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Zone Defense

City clears the way for Gables Residential and Hotel ZaZa

"...and, in the end, Sheryl Cole, Mike Martinez, and Chris Riley joined Leffing­well in approving the ZaZa deal without..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Headlines

"...such businesses are unlicensed taxi firms, but Council Member Chris Riley has proposed a resolution for the March 7..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature

Budget Games

As the economy improves, Council looks toward next year's budget

"...described still, at least nationally, as a slow recovery." Chris Riley said that with the persistent sound of good..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Looking Forward: Council Members on Budget Priorities

Council members look toward 2014 priorities

"...tax increases. I certainly share that hope." – Chris Riley..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature

Then There's This: Who Should Control Austin Energy?

A fast-tracked proposal poses radical changes for city-owned utility

"...said to be on board with the governance switch. Chris Riley's vote is less certain, although he did seem..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Loophole Development Code?

Lobbyists may get a crack at rewriting land-use regs

"...Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and Mayor Lee Leffingwell. Chris Riley is expected to provide the fourth vote. The..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Council: Good for Austin Is Bad for Texas

Council ends 2012 with some last-minute business

"...housing bond, by local voters. After some questioning by Chris Riley over environmental efficiency, Council voted to authorize purchase..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Victories for Living Wages

Development incentives policies seem to be swinging in workers' favor

"...of Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and Council Members Chris Riley and Bill Spelman – at least one of..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Formula One: Day Zero

November 15, 2012. 11 Photos

"...Guests included council members Laura Morrison, Bill Spelman and Chris Riley, House Appropriations Chair Jim Pitts and State Senator..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Photo Gallery

Then There's This: Cracking Down on Homelessness

Chief defends police initiative on crime

"...council committee members – Mike Martinez, Laura Morrison, and Chris Riley – were not convinced that homeless people were..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

WTP4: Running on Overruns?

Austin Water wants more money for WTP4

"...one of the four members – Tovo, Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and Bill Spelman – who have raised questions..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Then There's This: MACC Attack Averted?

Council to settle whether to sell or keep Rainey Street tract

"...land. Item 76, a resolution sponsored by Morrison and Chris Riley, reads in part: "[I]ncreased transparency and dialogue, along..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Wildfire Prevention Waiting for Ignition

City of Austin's wildfire prevention efforts lag behind the threat

"...his colleagues. Martinez says he's working with Council Member Chris Riley and Mayor Lee Leffingwell to "do all that..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Local Wildlife Habitat Under Siege

Meanwhile, Martin Middle School's garden, bulldozed, has plans for a return

"...rules are not OK now." Staff at Council Member Chris Riley's office said they are meeting with staff from..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Follow the Props and the Money

It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election

"...it to a public vote. At Tuesday's work session, Chris Riley said he doesn't think this proposal has either..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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