City Attorney Report on Knee Calls for Changes at APD

City criticizes APD management, but Knee's fate unclear

"...On Feb. 10, City Attorney David Smith added his observations to the simmering..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Attorney David Smith Retires

Departs amid controversy over Keypoint release

"...At a hastily assembled press conference late this afternoon, City Manager Marc Ott announced City Attorney David Smith's decision..."

May 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Call Us Ambiguous

Feeling confused? You must be talking to city legal

"...Once, the Hustle asked City Attorney David Smith the color of the sky. Six..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Meetings Violation, Investigation at City Hall? (Updated)

Website alleges malfeasance; Co. Attorney reviewing complaint

"...a report today in the Austin Bulldog alleging that City Council members' individual meetings with one another and the..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Looks to Outside Counsel

Repeal of land code 'not a black and white legal issue'

"...Outside legal counsel has been retained to help the City Council wade through a highly controversial staff proposal that..."

March 25, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Council: Hush Please … We’re Hiring a City Manager

City requests A.G. ruling to keep search confidential

"...Although City Council will meet today (Thurs­day, Nov. 2), the 21-Item..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...have requested a special called meeting of the Austin City Council to approve a resolution, authored by Vela, that..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...The city has for months refused to implement a key aspect..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Sparks Flares Over City's SOI Ordinance

Court hearing on anti-discrimination ordinance goes poorly for city

"...A city ordinance that would protect low-income renters from housing discrimination..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

The City's "Public" Property

"...TCE tried to leaflet outside the doors of the city-owned Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex on Feb. 9 (during the..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...The battle between city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

APA, City Agree to Terms on New Contract

Union membership, City Council to consider agreement over next two months

"...Association finally came to a five-year agreement with the city last Thursday, Oct. 19. Terms of the new contract..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Staffing Overhaul at City Hall

Big changes out of City Manager's office, reshuffle in Mayor's staff

"...does that compare to the rabbit hole that is city politics? After the jump, news on some major staff..."

Nov. 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

CodeNEXT Petition Authors Sue City Council

Anti-rewrite group seeks judicial guidance on public vote

"...City Council has been sued. Just before 2pm on Friday..."

June 1, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Props & Bonds Close Early

The early vote and the E-day vote ride steady

"...until night on election day, at least regarding the City of Austin's charter propositions and bond packages. The big..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Early City Vote Mixed

Most props & bonds passing -- but not all

"...Travis County early vote mostly reflects support for the City of Austin Charter changes and bond propositions -- as..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...in the northern Hays Co. burg -- including the city's recent $130,000 fine from the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

City attorney Andy Martin retires after nearly seven years of service.

"...City Manager Jesus Garza cited "very mixed emotions" in announcing..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

City Hall Hustle: Fault Lines

KeyPoint blunders point to weakness in council-manager government

"...is a rare thing. In the person of retiring City Attorney David Smith, we have someone responsible for the..."

May 28, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City Council returns to work this morning (Thursday), as city..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

More controversy over the selection of the city's police monitor

"...Now-departing City Manager Jesus Garza said last month that he had..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Austin Stories

"...The Constitution may not allow the city to prohibit sleeping in public places, but there's another..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential police..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: The City's Tired Story

Fleet Services may be cleaning up those tires, but there's still a big mess

"...We're pleased that, in the wake of embarrassing publicity, the city has taken steps to clean up its..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Column by Michael King

City to Moriarty: Drop Dead

City declines allowing Bill Moriarty to return to former position with Austin Clean Water Program

"...That's the gist of an Aug. 20 letter from city attorney Anne Morgan to Moriarty's attorney, Robert Notzon, in..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

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Two Bad Apples

"...are crying foul over the two candidates for the city's brand- new police monitor position, announced Nov. 1 by..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

"Stop Garza" Movement Persists in County Attorney Race

Aleshire continues attacks on Mayor Pro Tem’s “ethics”

"...virulent attack on Delia Garza’s candidacy for Travis County Attorney, former county judge Bill Aleshire renewed his personal crusade..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...Pro Tem Delia Garza to run for Travis County Attorney. So much so, in fact, that Garza’s Council colleague..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...key witness, had called in sick to work. Franklin's attorney, Jason McMinn, argued at a pretrial hearing that Quintana..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...After a long search, the city has finally narrowed the field of candidates for its..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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