Council: I Get Around

On Birds, byways, and bridges

"...week to get into compliance. Scooters operating in the city must now be permitted, following action taken by the..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Buckets Before Vendors

Light fare on the agenda this week

"...Although you never know until the bars close, today's City Council meeting shouldn't be quite the marathon of Feb...."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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

Council: And to All a Good Night

Last regular meeting reprises a very difficult year

"...was a single thread running through the Dec. 14 City Council meeting, it was undoubtedly "exhaustion." From the first..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Adventures in Secrecy

What we don't know …

"...It's a quiet week at Point Woebegone (aka City Hall), as City Council has concluded its regular business..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: As the Budget Goes, So Goes Council

Turf battles over uncommitted funds may prefigure 2018

"...City Council, which had been intermittently at work on the..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Council: Hiding in Plain Sight

Immigration, Fire, Capitol view corridors fill out a busy Thursday

"...After a couple of fairly light weeks, City Council looks ready to plunge back into a fairly..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Wrap: State of the City

Austin maintains its relative sanity

"...It's been another busy week in City Council-Land, although much of the action has been off..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Reconsiders Committee Structure

"We can make the process more efficient and effective”

"...The new City Council's first regular meeting is not until next week..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Talk and Action

Council discusses public testimony; prepares to act on employment discrimination

"...City Council meetings resume this Thursday, March 24. Expect major..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Only the Strong Survive

Mayor Adler begins to build his administration

"...The new 10-1 City Council hadn't been in place for a month before..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...Biggest news preceding Thursday's City Council meeting (April 10) is that it won't begin..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...The next regular City Council meeting is Feb. 27, but this afternoon (Feb...."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...Nov. 4, 2014, when a new mayor and 10 City Council members will be chosen by Austin voters, the..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Dem Ol' Railroad Blues

City takes on Project Connect but punts on Auditorium Shores

"...A City Council meeting tonight with 141 agenda items does not..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

City's Urban Ag Effort Struggles to Take Root

Bureaucracy may be reason for program's stunted growth

"...Local economist Jon Hockenyos is the guy the city of Austin turns to whenever it needs the guts..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Council: Raise Your Hand If You're Running for Mayor

It's impossible to ignore Council members' political aspirations

"...run. For at least three members of the Austin City Council – Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Council Member..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Council: Follow the Props and the Money

It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election

"...The ball is still rolling toward a November city charter election, and though several of the thornier questions..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Not a Short-Term Meeting [Updated Friday*]

Mueller, Yellow Cab, Fuddruckers, and more

"...There's no regular City Council meeting this week, but the agenda is building..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Campaign: Voters Wanted

Endorsements start to filter in for what should be an interesting city election season

"...an Austin municipal election next month: the May 12 City Council election – mayor and Places 2, 5, and..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council Hears From Two Sides of EUC

The 4-3 Electric Utility Commission airs pros and cons of rate increase

"...proposed rate structure during a special-called meeting of the City Council. While no action was taken, council members raised..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Tall and Short Stacks of Money

The biggest chunk of change is fueling Place 3 race

"...Artistic Director Dave Steakley, Planning Commissioner Dave Sullivan, veteran council appointee and Zoning and Platting Commission Chair Betty Baker,..."

April 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Candidates Get Neighborly Grilling

Candidates field questions from Austin Neighborhoods Council

"...The Austin Neighborhoods Council again asserted its importance in City Council elections with..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Under Advisement

It ain't what you do – it's what you shouldn't say in e-mails

"...seems there's no issue too small to dominate the city's attention...."

March 11, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: In the Shadow of Sanders ...

Council facing less dramatic agenda this week

"...Sometimes it's hard to imagine city initiatives outside the bold-face issues that dominate the discussion:..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: How Many Bonds to a Season?

Rumblings at the council that not everyone's on board for November bond election

"...Swapping the billions for millions, City Council is pondering similar arithmetic: specifically, whether by committing..."

May 14, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The Animal Kingdom

One more round of changes proposed for the shelter plans

"...save impounded cats and dogs from euthanasia (increasing, in city parlance, "live outcomes") not uncommon. However, as we make..."

March 12, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Preview: In the Mix

This week's council agenda

"...There's much afoot at this week's City Council meeting (Thursday, Jan. 28), across several disparate categories...."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: It All Costs Real Money

Historic zoning, affordable housing, recycling, firefighting ... and laundry

"...turned the handy establishment tube to Channel 6. The City Council meeting was being replayed, and a deluge of..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Misrepresented Council Meeting on WTP No. 4

"...Dear Editor, Wells Dunbar in his piece "City Hall Hustle" ["City Hall Hustle," News, Oct. 30] does..."

Nov. 3, 2009 Postmarks

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