Council Divided But Moving on With Bond

$385 million package passes first vote, but nays not quitting

"...in gridlock, with Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley backing the proposal brought forward by Council Member..."

Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Council's Work Is Never Done

A recap of last week's City Council action

"..."It's really a question of preserving local control," said Chris Riley, reflecting a common sentiment. A voting consensus is..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Austin City Limits Goes One Louder

Council considers doubling ACL, plus C3 eyes Auditorium Shores

"...Leffingwell and backed by Council Members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley, council will discuss starting negotiations for "an additional..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

More On Regulating Private Water Wells?

"...and will have something on the council agenda soon." Chris Riley wrote, "I first raised this concern with the..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Postmarks

Point Austin: The Usual Suspects

The argument over geographic districts takes a nasty turn

"...is that AGR accuses Laura Morrison, Kathie Tovo, and Chris Riley, who prefer a mixed system (8-2-1, with two..."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Council Midnight: Two Plans Running

City Council approves two districting plans for ballot

"...the 8-2-1 plan proposed by Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley, so it passed only on first reading and..."

June 29, 2012 News Post by Michael King

New Council, Old Issues

Council closes spring meetings with a heavy agenda

"...single-member districting: 1) Item 83, sponsored by Leffingwell and Chris Riley, would (if approved by the voters) install an..."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

New Council, Old Issues

Previewing the June 28 City Council meeting

"...single-member districting: 1) Item 83, sponsored by Leffingwell and Chris Riley, would (if approved by the voters) install an..."

June 27, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: This Isn't Portland

Comp plan takes a public beating before council approves it

"...On the bright side, Council Member Chris Riley made the motion to approve the version of..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Council: From Energy Management to Domain Rezoning

After this meeting, we'll all need a drink

"...Tem Sheryl Cole and Council Members Bill Spelman and Chris Riley, the search is for a form of governance..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Green WTP Redevelopment, and a Few Other Things

APA secures a three-year lease at Town Lake Animal Center

"...couple of weeks, and after extended discussion Council Member Chris Riley pointed out that the agreement contained a 90-day..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Council Meeting From Purgatory

Bring a pillow and wear your hard hat

"...provide an opportunity for plenty of heavy self-congratulatory breathing. Chris Riley's raising the flag on eliminating minimum parking requirements..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Consider the Source: Boring Into BOR

A little less orange, a little more transparent

"...BOR company holiday party was sponsored by Mike Martinez, Chris Riley, and, oh, oops, Leffingwell...."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

How Many Apples for $8.6 million?

Full week's work for City Council, including Apple incentives

"...rate schedule on 2011 data), and 3) notice (by Chris Riley) of an April 2 Austin visit by UCLA..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

It's Official: Bring Your Own Bags

The long campaign to ban the bags comes to fruition

"...proposed amendment to that effect by Bill Spel­man and Chris Riley died 5-2, and the ban itself passed unanimously...."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Animal Advisory Commission Endorses APA! Takeover of Town Lake Animal Center

APA! is losing its lease on a Manchaca space in May

"...council members on the committee (Mike Martinez, Laura Mor­ri­son, Chris Riley) seemed receptive, before making a decision, they wanted..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Shea to Run for Mayor

Former council member says city needs vision and leadership

"...helped deliver election victories for Council Members Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and Kathie Tovo. As well, the candidate says..."

Jan. 31, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Cole Hosts AE Forum at ACC

Panel discusses rate proposal, consequences, possible alternatives

"...audience were CMs Laura Morrison, Kathie Tovo, and eventually Chris Riley (no consultations among CMs, or even direct contribution,..."

Jan. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

No Short-Term Ordinance

Council delays final action on the short-term rental conundrum

"...The resolution, sponsored by Council Members Bill Spelman and Chris Riley, initially directed the city manager to "temporarily suspend"..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...at-large system was Perla Cavazos, who unsuccessfully ran against Chris Riley in 2009 for an open Place 1 seat..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Last-Minute Shopping

No Silent Night here

"...housing remained in place; ditto language from Council Member Chris Riley encouraging options other than a hard height limit..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Preparing for Takeoff

Plans under way for major redo of Airport Boulevard and Highland Mall

"...of a complex city initiative, led by Council Member Chris Riley, to upzone much of the Airport corridor –..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

It's May in a Landslide!

Council votes 4-3 – three times – to keep spring election

"...voted aye over nays from Leffingwell, Mike Martinez, and Chris Riley...."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Unrepresentative Government

Council takes its stand with as few voters as possible

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley endorsed the move to the fall. (See "City..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Council Keeps Spring Elections

Get ready, 'cuz the fun hasn't even started

"...Morrison, Spelman and Tovo voting aye; Leffingwell, Martinez and Chris Riley voting nay...."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...there in your agency. This is a concern that Chris Riley has had about things like phoning ahead and..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Attempting to Comply

With a new name and a new boss, Code Compliance tries to become more 'people-friendly'

"...praised the department's neighborhood outreach, several council members, including Chris Riley and Mike Martinez, have been increasingly concerned about..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Rock the Vote! ... Not

Given a choice to move elections to November, Council holds fire in May

"...Spelman, and Cole voting aye, and Leffingwell, Martinez, and Chris Riley voting nay. Since the May date couldn't muster..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 9/23/11

November spawned a monster: Split council keeps May vote

"...Tovo, Spelman and Cole voting aye, Leffingwell, Martinez and Chris Riley nay. However, since the motion couldn’t muster a..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Mo' Money

As the budget year ends, council reshuffles the last few cards

"...the backup documents; an item from Morrison, Tovo, and Chris Riley creating a joint task force of the Resource..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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