Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...experienced candidates for mayor in incumbent Adler and former Council Mem­ber Laura Morrison. To some degree, they are alike:..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Top 10 City Council Stories

The best from this year's dais

"...It "Sharing" As Mayor Steve Adler put it, the citywide public argument over "ridesharing" "sucked all the oxygen out..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 City Council Stories

Redistricting, affordable housing, and more

"...long time coming: After a couple of decades, seven city votes, and a Rube Goldberg mapping process – a..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

Mayor: Kirk Watson

"..."Getting beyond the simplistic polarization that dominates city politics." Those are Kirk Watson's words of promise. But..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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 Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...Redoubling its unprecedented investment made last year, Austin City Council infused its nascent abortion care practical support program..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Council Picks Up the Pieces

"..."forced" them to leave Austin. However, no one at City Hall agrees with that take – "They chose to..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

City Council: All This, and Bull Creek Too

Council adopts budget after two grinding days of debate

"...Last week ("Council: Here Comes the Sun"), following months of budget prep..."

Sept. 12, 2014 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

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

City Council: Getting It All Planned Out

Inching toward Imagine Austin

"...It's a wonky day at City Hall today, Thursday, April 11, as Council aims and..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...The feel-good proposal on Thursday's City Council agenda (Sept. 27) is Item 77, an endorsement..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Needs to Take Responsibility

"...Dear Editor, There were two comments made by city staff in Jordan Smith's piece ["North Loop Neighbors Cry..."

July 8, 2004 Postmarks

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

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

There’s Never Been a City Council Candidate Like Lewis Conway Jr.

Grassroots organizer, convicted felon eyes Ora Houston's seat

"...his run in next year's District 1 race for City Council. Roots in Craigwood are a point of pride..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council Condemns Taxi Drivers to Lousy Deal

"...Dear Editor, Council Member Randi Shade showed her favorite color was yellow..."

April 29, 2010 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 16, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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 9, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

Place 5: Bill Spelman, Bobbie Enriquez

"...The dreaded double endorsement. Spelman, who served on the city's water/wastewater commission, is recognized as a strong environmentalist; however,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...The centerpieces of the proposed Nov. 8 transportation bond – dubbed the "mobility bond" or "Go Big"..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

City Hall Hustle: Budget, Bonds, and Big Plans

Hard times and planned projects to collide at city forums

"...opportunities this week on major financial decisions facing the city: the city budget and the proposed November bond election...."

June 18, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council: It's All on Camera

City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach

"...Last Thursday's City Council meeting adjourned at afternoon tea time, an extraordinarily..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City to Review SXSW

Council directs staff to perform a 'post-event review'

"...After a brief discussion at last Thursday’s City Council meeting, Council passed unanimously a resolution directing City..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council: The Bird Is the Word

Rollin' into City Council, invited or not

"...A mobile app built to disrupt the transportation industry enters Austin's market without the city's blessing. Sound..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Nights of White Linen

As focus shifts to budget prep, agenda goes high-speed

"...Returning from its July hiatus, City Council zipped through a 120-item agenda like the proverbial..."

Aug. 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...In this week's News Roundup: City Council sends the transportation network company ordinance to the..."

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...substantive meeting of the year last Thursday, Jan. 31, City Council ordered an independent investigation of how the Austin..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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