Naked City

Negotiations continue on a bill that would create a special taxing district for land owned by Gary Bradley southwest of Austin; environmentalists and others who oppose such a district cry foul.

"...district what many have called "extraordinary" powers. Council Member Daryl Slusher said Monday that although he'd be interested in..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

For the first time, council members will have to say how much a proposal costs before they put it on the council agenda; and changes to the city's billboard ordinance draw debate, but the council postpones a decision.

"...Council Members Daryl Slusher and Beverly Griffith squared off last week over..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

The council takes up recommendations from the Urban Transportation Commission, and considers a larger resolution to revamp the city's system of boards and commissions altogether.

"...Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Members Raul Alvarez and Daryl Slusher, came in response to commissioners' protests that the..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...backed by Council Members Raul Alvarez, Jackie Goodman, and Daryl Slusher. But the problem goes beyond Urban Transportation: The..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Like a Kid Again

For Spy Kids, his first youth-oriented movie, director Robert Rodriguez maintains the spirit of youth - and El Mariachi

"...must be rescued by their progeny Juni and Carmen (Daryl Sabara and Alexa Vega). It's the logical extension of..."

March 30, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Dissing Daryl K's Big Apple show and heralding the spring crop of local presentations.

"...Austin expatriate Alton-on-the-Spot gives us the lowdown on the Daryl K fashion show in New York: "Boring … all..."

March 23, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

The council passes an aggressive panhandling ordinance as part of its "homeless self-sufficiency and responsibility initiative," angering homeless advocates.

"...According to Council Member Daryl Slusher, one of the ordinance's sponsors, it's a public..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

The council listens for four hours as proponents and opponents of the doomed motion to change Rosewood Avenue to Dorothy Turner Avenue make their case; the motion failed for lack of a second.

"...-- in every incarnation so far," says Council Member Daryl Slusher. But despite a long history of problems, the..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Handicapping the yet-to-be-announced mayoral race.

"...Daryl Slusher: Staying Put..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

The council votes 6-1, with Daryl Slusher opposed, to re-form the board of the First Step Corporation, the entity charged with distributing scholarship funds in the infamous Cedar Avenue settlement.

"...expand the board to eight members. Still, Council Member Daryl Slusher was too uncomfortable with the motion to support..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...closing of the Mala Sangre case. U.S. Attorney spokesman Daryl Fields of the agency's San Antonio office, the arm..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Local Austin news and gossip

"...which (along with Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Daryl Slusher) called a press conference Tuesday to explain why..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Over objections from two council members, the City Council votes to reduce parkland dedication fees for the Four Seasons Residences on Town Lake, but doesn't -- as the project's developer would like -- waive the fee entirely

"...for projects "approved by the voters," said Council Member Daryl Slusher...."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Politics News Items for the Week

"...as likely as downtown rent control, City Council Member Daryl Slusher made a last-ditch effort to revive the proposal,..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

City council lingers over matters including the fate of the Austin Music Network, the city's media system as a whole, and the proposed Mueller Airport swap.

"...kind of a disaster under everyone's auspices," Council Member Daryl Slusher says. "It's significant that the people behind the..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...priorities," said Council Member and Cap Metro board member Daryl Slusher, "would be to work toward protecting Capital Metro's..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...it," says board member and Austin City Council Member Daryl Slusher. Like Treviño, Slusher calls for "taking care of..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Vignette's incentive package to move downtown wins easy approval; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan moves forward despite loud and lengthy protests.

"...to do these kind of packages," said Council Member Daryl Slusher. "But I also want to protect the Edwards..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Swap Meet

The City Council, divided 5 votes to 2, stumbles toward an agreement with Stratus to trade land or development rights at the former Robert Mueller Airport.

"...See, the council -- specifically Daryl Slusher and Will Wynn -- thought they were doing..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

City council continues to keep public out of Stratus negotiations. Paul Robbins urges individuals and publications to count Floridal votes, A Georgia company sold a flawed list of ineligible voters to Florida.

"...Thursday agenda, introduced by Council Members Will Wynn and Daryl Slusher, directs the city manager to resume negotiations with..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Despite an expected cancellation of the scheduled public hearing on the city's settlement with Stratus Properties, two council members have put forth a motion to start negotiations on a land or development rights swap between Stratus and the city's land at the former Mueller airport.

"...the aquifer. An agenda item brought by Council Members Daryl Slusher and Will Wynn would direct the city manager..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Hyde Park Baptist Church is back at council, this time claiming that neighbors have no right to appeal its five-story parking garage in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

"...its late-night demolition schedule. However, according to Council Member Daryl Slusher and Wynn's aide Mark Nathan, the item could..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

This week at council: The city's proposed agreement with Stratus comes up for discussion; the Pedestrian Plan awaits approval; and Vignette's downtown deal is up for a vote.

"..."Mueller: The Art of the Deal," p.38). Council Member Daryl Slusher, who has expressed doubts that even the best-intentioned..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

The City Council prepares to debate a new settlement with Stratus Properties in a series of public hearings.

"...bargaining chip: It can, according to City Council Member Daryl Slusher, already build much of the development it wants..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Anti light rail faction makes final push. Austin politicians travel to Round Rock to promote a charter school.

"...but for more on light rail, City Council Member Daryl Slusher goes up against former council member Nofziger in..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Zapatista!

"...Blase Bonpane, and is narrated by Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah, Geronimo Pratt (former Black Panther and political prisoner),..."

Nov. 1, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Daryl Slusher debates Max Nofziger on light rail; Garnet Coleman fights with Hugo Berlanga at the St. Louis presidential debate; Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins support a soft money campaign for Ralph Nader; the Statesman buries a Bush funeral scandal story.

"...and restaurants. It won’t happen, says City Council Member Daryl Slusher, who has challenged Nofziger to a debate on..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Doggett in Austin to lead meeting in opposition to the Longhorn Pipeline, Log Cabin Republicans endorse local republicans, Mike Levy will not run for mayor. Ralph Nader in Austin, protesters prepare for Fortune 500.

"...him will be City Council Members Raul Alvarez and Daryl Slusher, and County Commissioner Margaret Gomez...."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature

Totally PC

When it comes to city planning, nothing's constant but change.

"...two appointments -- geographic, ethnic, neighborhood-oriented," says Council Member Daryl Slusher, the only behind-the-scenes opponent to Almanza's appointment two..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Watson's Way

In Austin city politics, it's Mayor Kirk Watson's way or no way at all.

"...can count on two things: support from council ally Daryl Slusher, and opposition from Griffith. Beyond that reality, Watson..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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