City Council District 7: Land-Use Politics Take Center Stage

"...the position to answer for her vote with the Council minority against proposed revisions to the LDC rewrite. Pool..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Real Estate Council of Austin Wraps Its Mind Around Affordability

Developers group to learn about peer city challenges

"...town (and often within these pages), the Real Estate Council of Austin has in recent years tried to reposition..."

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

Former City Council Candidate Runs for U.S. Senate, Nobel Peace Prize

Put that in your dyad and smoke it

"...an occasional AISD science teacher who ran for City Council (District 3) in 2014. (Among 12 candidates, he finished..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley’s Zombie Council Fight Gets Snuffed

Texas Supreme Court declares an end to 2014(!) city election

"...brought an official conclusion to the 2014 Austin City Council District 4 election, ruling that candidate Laura Pressley's challenge..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council to Vote on Manley for APD Chief

CM Cronk taps interim chief for permanent spot

"...City Council will need to approve the recommendation at its next..."

June 8, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Austin Neighborhoods Council: A Whole New Book

Civic discourse on the skids

"...Last Wednesday the Austin Neighborhoods Council voted to change the part of its bylaws that..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council: Budding Budgets

Anticipated FY 2018 General Fund surplus: right now, $750,000

"...In lieu of its regular meeting this week, City Council bundled into the Boards and Commissions room on Wednesday..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Commits to Immigrant Legal Services

Five-year plan for $375,000 approved last week

"...amid continued attacks from state and federal lawmakers, City Council last week approved a $375,000 contract for five years..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

District 1 Council Candidacy Pool Doubles Up

Two new candidates join Eastside race

"...Houston’s competition for the District 1 seat on City Council is growing. Last week, two new candidates joined Grassroots..."

Jan. 16, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

City Council Campaign 2018

Renteria files, Troxclair draws early challenger

"...next fall's municipal election. Sabino "Pio" Renteria – City Council District 3 incumbent – recently took his first step..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Take a Deep Breath

Final spring session enters July break on a run

"...years and change under their belts, the 10-1 City Council is no longer a political novelty. Entering their last..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Candidates' Campaign Finance Reports

First campaign finance reports hit the City Clerk's office

"...initial campaign finance reports filed in the five City Council races to be decided November 8, 2016. The first..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview

April 21 agenda

"...Today, April 21, Council will consider a recommendation (Item 35), referred from the..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Are You Suddenly Sleepy?

Council rolls through the resolutions as Leffingwell becomes a jetsetter

"...Today's City Council meeting agenda (March 6) is a little thinner than..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: From the Brow of Zeus

City considering economic development agreement with AthenaHealth

"...The headline item on today's City Council meeting (Jan. 23) is a briefing on a proposed..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Bad Apples

Council wades through the Red River Cultural District

"...Last Thursday, City Council adjourned at a relatively civilized 9:30pm, although that was..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Next Week's Council: It's a Porker

Zoning, WTP4, Visa, and more

"...There's no regular City Council meeting this week, but the Dec. 6 agenda promises..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Should Do the Right Thing for Barton Springs

"...and the city legal's last-minute push to convince City Council to allow the scheme to go forward [“Then There's..."

Oct. 9, 2012 Postmarks

Meet the New Council, Same as the Old Council

All four incumbents seeking re-election will see another term, though some cut it closer than others

"...be around 10.8%, up from 7.4% in last year's council election, but still a record low for a mayoral..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature

Charge It: Council Cash on Hand

A flurry of last-minute fundraising – and charges and counter-charges between mayoral candidates

"...The final campaign finance reports by City Council hopefuls – filed May 4, eight days before the..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's Your City Council!

Candidate and campaign profiles for your consideration

"...early endorsements do reflect deep dissatisfaction with the current council on matters such as growth, development, and affordability –..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor's Fitness Council Challenges Austin Restaurants To Develop Healthy Entrées

Is fast food possible without the fat? Can you dine out on a diet? Find out.

"...and bike trail, and so on. The Mayor's Fitness Council has come up with a unique way to support..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Council Opponents Concede on WTP4

The city auditor brings the latest numbers on a WTP4 shutdown

"...As the Chronicle headed to press Wednesday, City Council's Audit and Finance Committee received an expanded report from..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fightin' Words in Council Run-off

Shade swings; Tovo ducks

"...was flanked by supporters, including Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley. In her remarks, Shade promised to..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Should Not Be Allowed To Meet in Secret

"...King is appalled by the very idea that City Council members shouldn't be making decisions in secret meetings [“Point..."

Feb. 7, 2011 Postmarks

City Council Polling Results

Leffingwell has solid lead, others are wide open.

"...Asian American Democrats commissioned a survey of the City Council races from IRV Polls. The results:..."

April 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Is the City Council Changing the Rules?

"...Dear Editor, The City Council has taken to changing the game rules when they..."

April 2, 2008 Postmarks

Council Press Conference Against Racist Hayseed

Politicos calling for resignation of small town mayor pro tem taken to calling people "wetbacks"

"...City Hall is set for 5:15pm this afternoon, featuring Council Members Mike Martinez, Lee Leffingwell, Sheryl Cole, Jennifer Kim,..."

March 20, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

What's happening this week? Not much.

"...projects for the Webberville tract … and stating the Council's intent to move forward with the identified projects." And..."

March 19, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Good Call by Council on Villa Muse

"...the matter of Villa Muse vs. the Austin City Council, I congratulate the council for refusing to release the..."

March 17, 2008 Postmarks

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