City Manager Finalists Named: All Outsiders (Updated)

Jelynne Burley, Marc Ott named

"...City Council just named the interview finalists for the position..."

Jan. 10, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Long Awaited Toby Futrell Post

Thoughts on the nepotism allegations against the city manager.

"...really say about the news over the weekend regarding Toby Futrell – the allegation her brother-in-law got hired at..."

July 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...Last week, City Manager Toby Futrell presented her "Fiscal 2007 budget plan"..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City vs. Statesman: Futrell Comes Out Swinging at the Springs

City and state experts contest the Statesman's hair-raising allegations of toxic pollution at Barton Springs.

"...incongruous backdrop to a somber press conference Sunday, where City Manager Toby Futrell had summoned a squad of city..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Toby Futrell Writes the 'Chronicle'

"...Over in Postmarks, City Manager Toby Futrell writes the Chronicle. An excerpt: "Michael..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell Put This Porn on My Computer!

Texas Monthly's Mike Levy tells council what for in EMS porn scandal.

"...– they've landed in your mailbox before, especially around City Council elections, whether you wanted them or not. But..."

March 13, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Manager IDs Top Cop at High Noon – Today!

Today we'll know Toby Futrell's pick for the next APD chief.

"...off the wires: Police Chief announcement on Channel 6: City Manager Toby Hammett Futrell will introduce the new Austin..."

June 14, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell: Best City Manager in Country or World?

City Council sure loves them some Futrell

"...According to City Council, that's the only question following Futrell's performance evaluation..."

April 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Designated Acting (Almost) City Manager

Word is that the City Council will be appointing an "acting city manager designate" while Garza finishes his term.

"...curiously newsless Monday news conference, Mayor Gus Garcia and City Manager Jesus Garza did not name Garza's interim replacement...."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Manager Futrell Responds: Explaining High-Level Ethical Principles

"...a parallel about how I handle my job as city manager and my husband's employment to a past conflict-of-interest..."

Dec. 19, 2006 Postmarks

No Real Public Input on Hiring New City Manager

"...Dear Editor, In last week’s story on the city-manager hire [“Point Austin,” News, Oct. 5], Michael King wrote,..."

Oct. 6, 2007 Postmarks

The City Manager Responds

"...readers. On the other hand the Chronicle mirrors the city's methodology, which understates the disparity in force reports by..."

Feb. 11, 2004 Postmarks

RG4N Wants to Roll Back Futrell's Office

The Northcross neighbors have set their sights on Futrell's possible raise – and her very office.

"...As we mentioned yesterday, Mike Martinez is creating a city charter review task force at this week's City Council..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Futrell's Twilight

As the city manager looks homeward, odd old business erupts

"...So I was told by City Manager Toby Futrell early last week, in response to..."

July 13, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Futrell Refutes Maxey

City manager backs Spears campaign's version of foreclosure stats

"...his point, Maxey pointed to a quote from Austin City Manager Toby Futrell, saying that the foreclosure stats caused..."

Jan. 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...whistle-blower lawsuit by an Austin Police Department detective, Austin city officials – including APD Chief Stan Knee and City..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Ashton Cumberbatch takes the hot seat at a low point in police-community relations

"...On Nov. 3, City Manager Toby Futrell announced the hiring of local attorney..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

City Hall Hustle: No Ports in This Storm

Ruthless economic climate has city bracing for budget season

"...the report's release – on the eve of the city's annual foray into budget season – is highly appropriate...."

April 8, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Toby Moments

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

"...Is her journey ours? The evolution of Toby Futrell mirrors and personalizes Austin's transformation from stoned, sleepy..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City vs. Seton: Coming to a Hospital Near You

Negotiations between City Hall and the Seton Healthcare Network, beginning this week, could determine the future of public health care in Austin.

"...City leaders and Seton Healthcare Network officials will meet this..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...for energy efficiency, environmental protection, sustainability, and climate protection? City Manager Toby Futrell says she's determined to make that..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• Can Toby Futrell be replaced? Hell, yeah. The hunt for a..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Top 10 City Council Moments

"...Clowns All year long, the pending retirement of incumbent City Manager Toby Futrell was the City Hall soap opera,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Election Advisory Committee's deliberations, at a public hearing at City Hall, 7-10pm. There also will be subcommittee meetings on..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...I feel like a truck ran over me." – City Manager Toby Futrell, in response to Tuesday's Statesman editorial..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature

Animal Shelter Lawsuit: City Has Alpo on Its Face

On Monday, the fifth citizen-group lawsuit this year was filed against the City of Austin, this time alleging a “conspiratorial strategy” to keep the controversial animal shelter relocation decision away from the public scrutiny of an open council vote.

"...fifth citizen-group lawsuit this year was filed against the City of Austin, this time alleging a “conspiratorial strategy” to..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City Council candidate Lee Leffingwell announced he would return to..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...No City Council meeting today -- a breather before special-called meetings..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...out of the process," "The process is broken," and "City Hall has lost its way." – Members of Better..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

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