Council Opponents Concede on WTP4

The city auditor brings the latest numbers on a WTP4 shutdown

"...the committee accepted the auditor's findings, Spelman, Cole, and Chris Riley (who also sat in on the committee's meeting)..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 9/21/11

Council skeptics concur: WTP4 stoppage too expensive

"...committee accepted the auditor’s findings, Spelman, Sheryl Cole, and Chris Riley (who also sat in on the committee’s meeting)..."

Sept. 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 9/19/11

Council considers legal contracts, election dates, Central Library

"...fee, this item from Laura Morrison, Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley would create a joint task force of the..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/26/11

Sanders settlement, elections, WTP4 and other items of actual import

"...finished quickly. Reversing his previous stance against settling was Chris Riley, who joined the majority. He noted that while..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Off the Record

Austin celebrates 20 years as the live music capital of the world; OTR bristles

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell, with Council Members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley, sponsored a resolution to update the city's economic..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

City Hall Hustle: With Interest

Absent state action, council moves to regulate payday lenders

"...District, Water­front Overlay District, or University Neighborhood Overlay District. Chris Riley and Mike Martinez are signed on as co-sponsors...."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Civic calendar of events, Aug. 18-25

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley host a celebration honoring Austin's 20th anniversary as..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column

TDH: 8/16/11

Wind power, Downtown parking debate and other renewable resources

"...Item 78: Item from Chris Riley, Sheryl Cole and Morrison, directing the City Manager..."

Aug. 16, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...proximity to other payday lending institutions or residential areas.” Chris Riley and Mike Martinez are signed on as co-sponsors...."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Water, Water Everywhere ... and Nowhere

Council splits on WTP4 audit, possible shutdown

"...WTP4 opponents Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and newcomer Kathie Tovo remained largely silent, with..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 7/29/11

New construction suspended at WTP4, for now

"...WTP4 opponents Laura Morrison, Chris Riley and newcomer Kathie Tovo remained largely silent, with..."

July 29, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Sins of Commission

Levy KO'd by Tovo as public safety assumes the position

"...is indeed rich. Palace intrigue is now centered on Chris Riley, and whether he'll re-appoint Levy himself...."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Council United?

Council gets a new mayor pro tem

"...MPT. Tovo and her fellow initiates, Laura Morrison and Chris Riley, all spoke, sounding similarly conciliatory notes while hewing..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Place 3 by Precinct

A winning strategy loses, and which precincts saw the biggest increases in votes?

"...the end, Tovo's 23,911 votes were more than either Chris Riley or Laura Morrison got in May. – Nick..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: The Ultimate Game

The political ripples are uncertain but plentiful

"...happens in council deliberations, as the occasional Lee Leffingwell/Mike Martinez/Chris Riley/Shade alliance is now diminished by one member, replaced..."

June 24, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Tovo's Triumph

Place 3 winner pledges to look out 'for the public interest, not special interest'

"...Pro Tem Mike Martinez (and, to a limited extent, Chris Riley) often aligned on one side, and Sheryl Cole,..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Shade's Farewell

Shade vows to 'be a part of this city going forward'

"...seem like I'm optimistic because I'm not." Council Member Chris Riley noted that Shade faced a daunting margin to..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Shade's Quick Evening

The early numbers told the tale

"...Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez, and Council Member Chris Riley – one open question is how the newly..."

June 18, 2011 News Post by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsement

Place 3 run-off, June 18

"...zoning program. We were disappointed with her approach (with Chris Riley) to the Nathaniel Sanders II settlement, and we..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsement

Place 3 run-off, June 18

"...zoning program. We were disappointed on her approach (with Chris Riley) to the Nathaniel Sanders II settlement, and we..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature

Fightin' Words in Council Run-off

Shade swings; Tovo ducks

"...by supporters, including Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley. In her remarks, Shade promised to define "stark..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

End of the Road for Five-Way Stop?

A proposal to close Bruning Avenue stirs neighborhood debate

"...he and another neighbor met with City Council Member Chris Riley, and "it appears that there are some people..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Campaign Signs Vandalized

"...year I would very much encourage the campaigns of Chris Riley, Laura Morrison, Kris Bailey, Randi Shade, Eric Rangel,..."

May 17, 2011 Postmarks

Early Thoughts on Early Voting

Some quick and dirty thoughts before heading out

"...expected from him, I think – we'll likely see Chris Riley's lead widen a bit as the evening goes..."

May 14, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

On the Campaign Trail: Shade Racks Up Most Cash

The pulse quickens in heated Place 3 race

"...In Place 1, incumbent Chris Riley continues his fundraising domination, collecting more than $27,000..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...incumbents running for re-election. Council Members Laura Morrison and Chris Riley are expected to win in a walk, but..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature

TDH: 5/11/11

Real talk on politics and race at council work session

"...proposals to spend it.” Randi Shade, who along with Chris Riley and Lee Leffingwell sponsored an item last meeting..."

May 11, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 5/5/11

A purp & people-powered campaign for Roger Chan

"...other City Council contests. In the Place 1 contest, Chris Riley may have locked up the establishment support, but..."

May 5, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 4/26/11

This City Council agenda's a little batty

"...Item 47: From lead sponsor Chris Riley, an item amending conflicts of interest, seemingly standardizing..."

April 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 3/31/11

City wants your input; Laura Morrison shares e-mails

"...pages of messages include a note to Morrison and Chris Riley from the Texas Observer, looking to preserve $20,000..."

March 31, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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