In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...Austin’s northwesternmost City Council district has enough conservative voters to elect a..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...Tension between City Council members and interim City Manager Jesús Garza over..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...in the May 6 election. It could, as one City Council member put it, create one of the strongest..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...for the first time since 2017. Back then, the city-owned utility gave customers a discount; this time, it wants..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...City Council is deep in the weeds of budget deliberations..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...going on," Mayor Steve Adler said during Jan. 27's City Council meeting. "Please know you made this a better..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Slows Staff's Roll on South Central Tax District

Hold back the TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone)

"...City Council will hold its last meeting of the year..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Seeks Consensus as It Eyes Affordability Crisis

A lot is not enough

"...That includes the City Council, and now that some progress is being made..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...City Council on Thursday, June 3, took the first of..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council, City Utilities Continue to Soften Blow of Storms

Reason to relieve

"...City Council meets Thursday, March 4, to take up additional..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Preview: City Finds $15 Million to Help Struggling Businesses

Three programs designed to assist economic sectors forced to close early in the pandemic

"...City Council is prepared to approve at its meeting today,..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget

Chief Brian Manley remains defiant

"...As City Council prepares to adopt a budget on Aug. 12..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hundreds Tell Council, APD That Big Change Must Happen – Now

Voices of sorrow and rage

"...those words, Edwin Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with emotional testimony from those..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Scrambles to Get $15 Million to Struggling Austinites

The RISE-ing tide

"...At its meeting Thursday, April 9, City Council unanimously approved $15 million in relief for low-income..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Budget, Council Agrees to Disagree (Updated)

Spending plan includes $4.6 million in last-minute additions

"...much else on its horizon to vex and divide City Council (can you say land development code?), the special..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Child Care “Scandal” Highlights City’s Own Failures

CMs also mull fate of APL’s Recycled Reads

"...Editor’s note: On Wednesday night (Feb. 13), the city's Ethics Review Commission voted to dismiss the City Auditor's..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: What Do We Want? Money!

Who needs it? Fire stations, cops, and scooter companies.

"...City Council returns today, May 24, with a manageable 71-Item..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...Last week's city budget presentation began in tears – those of interim..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Considers the True Cost of Saving a Buck

Affordability is in the details

"...spring break and "festival season," with the next regular City Council meeting not until March 23, council members had..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Choosing Sides

An estimated 9,000 lots will become eligible to build ADUs

"...Last Thursday's City Council headline item was "accessory dwelling units" – colloquially..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Budget Curtain Rises

Council readies for financial overview

"...are predicting at least six more weeks of summer, City Council returns from its July hiatus this morning (July..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Fire, Flood, and Men on Horseback

Contentious issues fill this week's slate

"...if you don't. That looks like the choice facing City Council at today's meeting, Thursday, May 15, whatever they..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Council's Version of Sine Die

Packed agenda address affordability, wages, waivers, and more

"...Council members have a hard act to follow today after..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Mo' Money

As the budget year ends, council reshuffles the last few cards

"...Despite City Council's yeoman's performance slogging through its first adoption since..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Will Holly Pass Muster at Council?

Council to consider controversial bid proposal

"...distinguished by its lingering controversy is back on the City Council agenda today (Thursday, April 28), with city staff..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Absence of Evidence Is Not Evidence of Absence

The e-mail daisy chain grows longer ... and longer ...

"...things," the mayor said of spam e-mails he and City Council members had been receiving lately. "That seems to..."

March 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

KeyPoint Questions Linger After City Admits Goof

City attorney's resignation doesn't solve mystery of who did what when

"...Just days after City Attorney David Smith tendered his resignation to City Manager..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...What's Doing at City Council Today..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: What's Your Incentive?

Citizens question the city's standards for drawing employers

"...More often than not, speakers before City Council reveal as much about themselves – their interests,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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