Endorsements

City Propositions

"...Propositions 1-5 (G.O. Bonds): YES. To turn them down because..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Point Austin: The Morning After

What voters said about taxes, city and county plans, and dogs

"...serial romance with referendums. The two petition-created citizen initiatives (city Propositions A and B) were defeated, Prop A overwhelmingly..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: Indecent Proposals

Indecent Proposals: If you oppose these propositions, you must be on the take

"...The current hyperpartisan campaigning over Propositions 1 and 2 is depressing – especially so because..."

May 5, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Bond on Bond

All seven propositions on the current ballot represent a triumph of thought, vision, and planning

"...brings us to the point: that the seven bond propositions up for vote on the current local ballot represent..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...with an opportunity to fundamentally change the structure of city government. To some, these changes are revolutionary advances toward..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Genius of the Crowd ... Source

Austin programmers look to create a public redesign of the city's website

"...years now, the only thing welcomed by the official city of Aus­tin website has been bedlam. The only process..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Travis County Bond Propositions

"...While county road bond proposals typically set off our "city-subsidized sprawl" alert, this particular proposed money allocation appears soley..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Supremes Reject Ballot Lawsuits

Court denies requests that Council rewrite proposition language

"...for “writs of mandamus” – that would have required City Council to rewrite ballot language for one proposition directing..."

Aug. 28, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: Housing Chill

Defeat of Proposition 15 poses new challenges for city's affordability goals

"...loss – it was the only one of seven city bond propositions to fail – was a stunning reversal..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...45, a single-issue red herring in this race). The City That Votes Together..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...the final tallies for Travis County in the two city propositions and our votes on the eight statewide constitutional..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Early Voting Begins Monday

Victory for voting rights, political parties (the fun kind), the latest endorsements

"...Friends: The Friends of Austin Neighborhoods has issued its city election endorsements, based on a poll of its 17..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...that Barton Springs, 20 miles away, depends on these city-owned properties full of caves, pores, and conduits. "What you..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Thoughts on Prop J

"...for “Yes on J.” Proposition J would limit the city of Austin’s ability to pass comprehensive zoning code rewrites..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Postmarks

Council Midnight: Two Plans Running

City Council approves two districting plans for ballot

"...Shortly after midnight Friday morning, the City Council voted to place both a 10-1 districting plan..."

June 29, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Court Orders Change to Camping Ban Ballot

Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council changes ballot language

"...Following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, City Council has made two changes to the language that..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

May 1 Special Election Early Voting Results Are In

Big lead for Prop B, even bigger deficit for Prop F

"...Early vote totals are in for the May 1 city of Austin special election, with eight propositions on the..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Dynamic

"...least a common understanding of the issues" ["Chronicle Endorsements: City Propositions," Oct. 19] but you oppose the mechanism most..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

Election Results

"...Patterson (D) 57% 51% David Puryear (R) 43% 49% City Propositions..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Final Results Are in for Travis County's November 2021 Election

Voters say no way to Prop. A and yes way to Prop. B

"...County (whose votes likewise aren't reflected here), are considering city Propositions A and B. City Propositions..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for mayor, Council, school and college districts, bonds, and propositions

"...to elect a mayor and five members of the City Council, consider a long list of propositions, and vote..."

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

AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail

Two propositions pass, but voters reject two more

"...said, "While voters did not approve all of the propositions, they did agree that all of our schools need..."

May 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward on a plan..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...your first taste of life in the little big city...."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...A few months ago, the City Council's Public Health and Human Services Committee held a..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...suffering a temporary defeat at the hands of former City Manager Spencer Cronk last week, Mayor Kirk Watson and..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...County Commissioner, Pct. 3: Ann Howard CITY COUNCIL District 2: David Chincanchan..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

A Question of Fairness

Austin voters will have another chance to broaden city insurance coverage

"...City of Austin Municipal ElectionElection Date: May 13..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Septic Overload?

LCRA Waits in Wings While City Ponders Sewer Service

"...illustration by Doug Potter Austin city council- members are looking for a way to provide..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Keeping Pace, Culturally

Proposition 4 calls for an investment in cultural facilities for the city, and, Austin, it's time

"...price tag looking almost modest beside those other six propositions, with their stickers stretching from $55 million to $145..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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