The Council and the City Manager

Tracking back on a lengthy and complicated search

"...derailment in final contract negotiations, Austin has a new city manager: Spencer Cronk, currently the Minneapolis "city coordinator," an..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza was officially unveiling his $5.5 billion..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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 Search Under Way

Council begins CM candidate selection, but has one contender turned out the lights?

"...feel the excitement? With a barely there quorum, the City Council just convened on day one of the city..."

Jan. 3, 2008 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

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

More Citizen Input on City Manager

"...Dear Editor, It’s horrifying that the general manager for Austin Energy is one being considered for the..."

Nov. 26, 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

Council Preview: City Manager Review, Cab Vote, and More

Controversial items hit the dais this week

"...City Council meets today, with several agenda items expected to..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Countdown to City Manager Finals

Today's interview time line

"...Here's the timeline for the City Council's city manager interviews today, all undertaken family-style in..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Has the City Manager Search Spoiled?

The process hasn't even started, and already trouble's on the horizon

"...At 1pm tomorrow, City Council starts examining the applicants vying to become Austin's..."

Jan. 2, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

City Manager Presents $4.5 Billion City Budget

2021-22 FY proposal earmarks funds for police, parks, homelessness response

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk has proposed a $4.5 billion budget..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...On July 14, City Manager Spencer Cronk sat down (virtually of course) with..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AG Rejects City’s Reasons for City Manager Search Secrecy

Paxton's office says withholding of information violates the Public Information Act

"...It's fair to say that if this City Council ever wants to hire another city manager –..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

So You Want to Be Austin’s City Manager

Finalists hit public forum before Council's Tuesday decision

"...Before a crowd of their potential bosses, the city's most persistent City Council watchdogs, and a stream of..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

On the New City Manager 'Profile'

Tell us what you think … but nothing mean about Toby!

"..."we're here to discuss the profile of the new City Manager, not discuss the performance of the current one...."

Aug. 23, 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

City Manager Names Interim Chief Joseph Chacon as Chief of Austin PD

APD veteran awaits City Council confirmation next week

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New City Manager Announced! (Updated)

A surprise pick, for sure!

"...adjourned – but not before Will Wynn announced the city was posted for action tomorrow. "I do anticipate making..."

Jan. 16, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

No City Manager Finalists Today

No dice today.

"...Unable to reach consensus by 5pm, City Council's CM finalist deliberations are recessed until tomorrow's regularly..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Workers Protest City Manager’s Mandatory Return to Office

Protesters say it will be disastrous for recruitment and retention

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...What makes Marc Ott tick? How might the new city manager's leadership change the direction of Austin? That's been..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

City Budget: Minimal Slippage

Sparse cuts, few surprises in proposed fiscal document

"...Ott to become more open – traditionally called the City Manager's budget, Ott was quick to note "we've all..."

July 23, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk

"...Assistant Chief Joe Chacon has gotten the nod from City Manager Spencer Cronk to serve as the interim leader..."

March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

LULAC Protests Lack of Latino Manager Candidates

The League of United Latin American Citizens is not happy with the city manager pool

"...the announcement of the semi-finalist candidates to become Austin city manager to generate some backlash. Among the six candidates..."

Dec. 8, 2017 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

Pete Collins, City's IT Chief, Resigns

Departure ends strange personnel question lingering all summer

"...Minutes ago, the City of Austin issued a press release stating that Pete..."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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