Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms

Low-income housing program to survive legal challenge

"...In 2020, a group of homeowners successfully sued the city to block changes to housing development rules that were..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council District 2: Young Progressives Square Off for Open Seat

Candidates pledge to protect Austin’s working class families in Southeast Austin

"...succeed her have held political office going into their Council bid. Leading the pack are David Chincanchan and Vanessa..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Council: Activists Push for Austin Public Library Policy Change

While the dais considers Convention Center expansion, scooters

"...The group appealed to the Council-appointed Library Commission as well as directly to APL Director..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council: Getting It All Planned Out

Inching toward Imagine Austin

"...It's a wonky day at City Hall today, Thursday, April 11, as Council aims and..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Unity in the Community as City Council OK’s Police Pact

Why all sides are calling the four-year, $44 million police contract a win

"...It felt a little surreal last week when City Council approved a four-year, $44 million police contract filled..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council: The Line Forms Here

CMs take on solar energy as more candidates come to light

"...Following the winter holidays, City Council is slowly cranking up again to full speed,..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: No Tubes for You!

Tubing, 24-hour bike trails, and zoning on this week's agenda

"...Seeing as how it's Austin City Limits Weekend II: The Shakedown, there's no City Council..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...The feel-good proposal on Thursday's City Council agenda (Sept. 27) is Item 77, an endorsement..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...(e.g., reluctant support for continuing WTP4; opposition to moving city elections to November)...."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Letter to City Council

Reasons why the city should forestall WTP 4

"...McCracken, Mayor Pro Tem, & Members of the Austin City Council..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Opinion: Flawed Cemetery Rules Process Violates City Council Resolution and Betrays Public Trust

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is trying to force new rules that could result in the desecration of hundreds of graves

"...never been publicized, nor were they included in the city of Austin Code of Ordinances. For over three decades,..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Sharon Weintraub

City Council Helps Firefighters Keep Arbitration on the Table

Blocking the exits

"...At today's meeting (Thursday, May 5), City Council is slated to consider a resolution by Council..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Wants to Help Workers Put Their Health First

Sick? Stay home.

"...The City Council wants a strategy to protect workers who feel..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Blocks Police Contract

Union to return to the table for more bargaining ... but when?

"...of testimony yielded a quick conclusion Wednesday night, as City Council unanimously voted to send the Austin Police Association..."

Dec. 14, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Council Swearing-In Going Down

Shade, Morrison ascend to the dais, host throwdown at Antone's

"...waiting for – the swearing-in ceremony for your new City Council. Farewell, Betty Dunkerely! Sayonara, Jennifer Kim – tonight,..."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Flipped a Republican City Council Seat, as the Nation Went Red

What that means for a progressive in a local swing district

"...Krista Laine, incoming City Council member for Austin’s Northwestern District 6 was one..."

Nov. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Adopts First Ever Food Plan

Stepping into a future where food is a human right

"...Last Thursday, City Council adopted the Austin-Travis County Food Plan, a first-of-its-kind..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...In 2007, Austin City Council created an African American Cultural Heritage District in..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Time for City Council Elected at Large to End

"...do we have to do to dismantle the current City Council "at large" system that we have now? I..."

March 28, 2012 Postmarks

City Council Election

Money toward May

"...and the May 10 municipal election is months away, City Council candidates are already raising money and their public..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Needs to Take Responsibility

"...Dear Editor, There were two comments made by city staff in Jordan Smith's piece ["North Loop Neighbors Cry..."

July 8, 2004 Postmarks

City Council Takes on a Safer Sixth Street, Project Connect, and More

Council tackles a 63-item agenda

"...Like the rest of Texas, City Hall is focused this week on the March 1..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...In Northwest Austin's District 6 City Council race, incumbent Jimmy Flannigan will face Mackenzie Kelly..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Troxclair Won’t Seek Re-election for City Council

No incumbent will run in District 8

"...District 8 Council Member Ellen Troxclair dropped a bit of a bombshell..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Run-Off Results: Alter to City Council

Alter, Nitsch, and Hassan emerge victorious in Tuesday's run-off

"...A long, contentious City Council race found District 10 Council Member Sheri Gallo..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

City Council District 4: A Council Veteran Seeks Transformation

Incumbent Greg Casar looks to continue reimagining public safety if reelected to third term

"...Earlier this year, Council Member Greg Casar was considering resigning to run for..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Council: Tasers "R" Us!

Council returns with a bursting agenda

"...City Council returns to formal public work today (Nov. 21)..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Is to Blame for Failed Taxi Pay System

"...cab drivers are forced to work under in the city of Austin, he gave City Council a pass and..."

June 21, 2010 Postmarks

City Council Notebook

Town Lake Animal Center threatens to swallow the evening, and Will Wynn hates morning congestion.

"...Agenda highlights for the Thursday, October 11 council meeting: Item 5: Picking up the legal bills for..."

Oct. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Notebook

A rundown of what's on the agenda this week.

"...WTF? Item 7: Ponying up $200K to outside legal council to represent the city in "Responsible Growth For Northcross,..."

Aug. 8, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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