Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...a rare bright spot of calm for 2020, City Council wrapped up its final meeting of the year, usually..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: The Beat Goes On, Ever So Slowly

Music scene frustrated at pace of COVID relief

"...City Council approved at this week’s meeting (Thursday, Dec. 3) a..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Approves SAVES Resolution to Rescue Venues, Bars, Restaurants

City will explore potential funding sources for struggling sectors

"...to fold six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday night directing staff to..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...its July 29 approval of four resolutions introduced by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, City Council this week took steps..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Reinstates Partial Camping Ban

Governor sends in TxDOT; Kitchen leads effort for more explicit rules

"...After City Council voted on Thursday, Oct. 17, to partially reinstate a..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Looks at Homelessness, Climate Change, and Gun Violence

Post-summer Council hits the dais running with 149-Item agenda

"...City Council returns today (Thu., Aug. 8) for its first meeting..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Prepped to Tackle Palm District, Micro-Mobility, and More

A preview of the May 23 Council meeting

"...City Council is meeting Thursday, May 23 at the usual time..."

May 22, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: City Cyclone

Council’s wild week, if they can get through it

"...City Hall today. More than three hours into City Council's work session on Tuesday, members were still struggling to..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Whatever It Is, I’m Against It

Council blocks vaping, punts AFD overtime, and commissions students

"...As anticipated, City Council’s May 11 meeting was abbreviated, roughly three hours in..."

May 15, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Our House, in the Middle of the Corridor

Council considers strategic housing … again

"...plenty of déjà vu all over again at City Council today (April 13), with at least three headline items..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Tuesday Work Session … & Then Some

Grove public hearing and briefings extend the working agenda

"...City Council meets today (Dec. 6) for both its regular work..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Council: No Zombies Before Midnight

City Council hears budget pleas, aids workers, tenants … & zombies

"...Thursday night’s City Council meeting adjourned at the rather remarkable hour of 9:58pm,..."

Sept. 5, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Council: No Marxism Around Here

City Council pushes homestead exemption by thinnest of margins

"...The high point (and low) of City Council's discussion of the property tax homestead exemption was Council..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Herding Council Cats

City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review

"...Never let it be said that City Council hasn't left itself enough to do. Today's agenda (June..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change

City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin

"...Last Thursday, April 21, City Council cleared its 40-Item agenda before 5pm: Council members agreed..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Midterm Report Cards

The Chronicle grades new Council members

"...City Council worked through its final week before the July break..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council Adopts 6% Exemption

Mayor says Council “serious about affordability crisis”

"...A few minutes after midnight Thursday, City Council voted 7-4 to enact a 6% homestead exemption on..."

June 5, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: Summer Doldrums, Autumn Buzz

City Council has entered its annual summer hiatus, but the election money race has begun

"...City Council has entered its annual summer hiatus, when City Hall..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

BREAKING: Travis Co. Rules Against Austin City Council

County attorney comes down hard on Open Meetings violations

"...findings in his investigation into whether the Austin City Council violated state Open Meetings Act laws: Guilty, on all..."

April 1, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...The Council candidates who won their run-off elections Tuesday, Dec. 13,..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: Despite "Positive Strides," APD Academy's Not Reimagined Yet

Chief, advocates agree that more changes must be made

"...When City Council voted in May to commence a new cadet class..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...doors and another two hours of public questioning, City Council on Sept. 30 confirmed Joseph Chacon’s appointment as Austin’s..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Taking It (For) the Streets

New impact fee plan makes its first trip to the dais

"...City Council took care of its business in relatively short order..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Mulls Future Events, as Venues Cry for Help Now

Convention Center expansion, money for local businesses, and more Council items

"...City Council is expected to vote on three items at its..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Austin Revs Up COVID-19 Relief Efforts

"All things on the table" to help Austinites weather crisis

"...lawyers, lobbyists, advocates, and active citizens, the Austin City Council held its first-ever semi-virtual meeting, with the public and..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Decriminalizing Homelessness at City Council

No sit/no lie, no more

"...City Council on Thursday, June 6, will discuss, but not vote..."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council: Throwin’ Shade

City Council, hotter than an August sun

"...City Council members went into last weekend already in need of..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

City Council plans strategically, reappoints some judges, and cuts water rates

"...Last Thursday's City Council meeting began with a birthday wish from Leslie Pool..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Visitors Welcome?

CodeNEXT, Visit Austin return to City Council

"...For the second week in a row, City Council is contemplating an early adjournment. Only 31 Items are..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Mucho Housing Needed

Council braces for the next big number crunch

"...There's no regular City Council meeting today, March 30; the next regular meeting is..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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