City Council: All the Agenda That Fits

Mobility, budget, lobbyists, density … and more

"...At 94 items, Thursday’s City Council meeting agenda is about as lengthy as they..."

Aug. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Editor's note: Go to the Chronicle's Election Central to..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Spring Council Elections

Highs and lows by decade

"...The city of Austin website features a handy election history database..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...City Council's 10-1 format is now into its fourth year,..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...double distraction of transportation network companies and short-term rentals, Council met on March 3 to ponder the future –..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Controversy in District 10 City Council Race

Race for Council continues with high heat

"...There's no shortage of controversy in the race for City Council District 10. This week, incumbent Sheri Gallo is..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

City Council Notebook

It's a Valentine's Day Massacre at City Council.

"...i.e., the Meeker-mentum murderer. Item 3: Setting May 10's City Council and charter elections. Hmm, maybe the Democrats will..."

Feb. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

It's Your City Council!

Brigid Shea and Clay Dafoe vs. Lee Leffingwell

"...ordinance that established a "new political consensus" in the city that "environmentalism is good for our economy." She believes..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 City Council Stories

Bill Spelman's cancer scare, Austin Pets Alive!'s takeover at Town Lake, and more

"...voters finally decided it's time to end the at-large Council system and elect 10 members from actual districts. Now..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Comic Makes Case for Austin City Council Candidate Danielle Skidmore

Nib writer on cis allies versus lived experience

"...spotlights Washington state rep hopeful Everett Maroon and Austin City Council District 9 candidate Danielle Skidmore. They're two of..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...five district leaders who served on the first 10-1 City Council. Each of the five incumbents face at least..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...When the brand-new 10-1 Austin City Council took office in 2015 with a grand vision..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Hall Hustle: Top 10 City Council Stories

"...Turns The year's most dramatic shift was the May council election, led by the symbolism of neighborhood champion Laura..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

It's Your City Council!

Sheryl Cole vs. Shaun Ireland

"...responsibility." First elected in 2006, Cole has emphasized the city's financial and comprehensive planning during her tenure. She's taken..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 City Council Stories

Dais and months

"...bolstered by flame-fanning by the Austin Bulldog – put council communications under microscopic scrutiny, changed the way meetings are..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Top 10 City Council Stories

From the dais to the streets

"...CARNAGE The sprawling Nathaniel Sanders II saga spread to City Hall as City Manager Marc Ott canned longtime City..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Chito Vela Sails to City Council

Vela wins D4 special election in a landslide

"...the total vote and avoiding a run-off in the City Council District 4 special election to replace Greg Casar..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget

4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

"...City Council took another crack at ballot language for Proposition..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...(e.g., reluctant support for continuing WTP4; opposition to moving city elections to November)...."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Takes on a Safer Sixth Street, Project Connect, and More

Council tackles a 63-item agenda

"...Like the rest of Texas, City Hall is focused this week on the March 1..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

"...Saturday, May 31 is Election Day in the city council run-offs, Places 5 and 6. There's a list..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

City Council Should Not Be Allowed To Meet in Secret

"...Michael King is appalled by the very idea that City Council members shouldn't be making decisions in secret meetings..."

Feb. 7, 2011 Postmarks

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

"...places and lots of other election information on the city's web page, http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/election/ -- for yet more, check out..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Big City Council Meeting Today

Election vote, Occupy Austin and more. The Hustle has tweets.

"...Hey there, the Hustle here with a friendly reminder City Council meets today. The agenda's an interesting one, with..."

Oct. 6, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

"...Early voting for the Saturday, May 31 run-off elections is May 12-27. There is a list of polling..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

"...Early voting for the Saturday, May 31 run-off elections is May 12-27. There's a list of polling places..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...interferes with initiatives we believe could benefit the whole city. (Her stance on the Mobility Bond comes to mind.)..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...by former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire over how city coun­cil elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Notes: When To Park That Election

Downtown parking pulls in at City Council, and more

"...this year but slated for a second look after Council Members Laura Morrison (the original nay) and Kathie Tovo..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Smoking and toll roads drive the races for jobs that will spend more time on zoning cases

"...Filing closed Monday for the May City Council elections, and when the dust cleared there were..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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