Campaign Update: Frontrunner Dues and Blues

Kim and Clarke race for the line

"...The City Council Place 3 run-off campaign between frontrunner Margot Clarke and newcomer Jennifer Kim, currently..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

On the Campaign Trail: Shade Racks Up Most Cash

The pulse quickens in heated Place 3 race

"...at opponent Kathie Tovo, saying, "I can't give my campaign $53,000 as my opponent has done, so I depend..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Un-FAIR Deal

Corporate Customers Demand Cheaper Energy

"...that decision, the council is considering launching an education campaign to learn us about the effects that deregulation may..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...include details about unnecessary violence or unethical conduct, Internal Affairs investigations, and the punishments meted out for misconduct. Most..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

TDH: 5/25/11

Tovo, Shade face the $64,000 question

"...We learned late last week that Randi Shade’s campaign finance complaint against Kathie Tovo campaign was dismissed. On..."

May 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...the various City Council races, 26 have signed the "Fair Campaign Contract" – intended to limit the amount of..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature

Targeting the Fat Cats

On Your Ballot: ALLC's Campaign Reform

"...illustration by Doug Potter A metaphor commonly applied to campaign finance reform is that it is like trying to..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...As campaign cash totals start trickling in for the 2016 presidential..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Shaking the Money Tree

The Sources Differ, But the Aim's the Same

"...time when mania becomes the controlling force of a campaign: jangled nerves, short tempers, giddiness, gloom, what have you...."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...That's the irony at the heart of the Austin Fair Campaign Ordinance. "If a candidate has entered into one..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature

Eco-Currents: Talking Trash and Raising the Roof

Anti-litter campaign aims to clean up Austin creeks

"...gazebo) to help the city with its new anti- littering campaign. With nearly a third of Aus­tin's creeks scoring "fair"..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...City Hall. Three of the last six rounds of contract talks ended in impasse, with the city denying the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Stacey Abrams Sounds the Alarm on the Census Crisis

Fair Fight founder wants to ensure everyone gets counted

"...and voting rights leaders – including Stacey Abrams of Fair Count and Vanita Gupta of the Leadership Committee for..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!

The end is near

"...charges against each other in the final days of campaigning. Mike Martinez said Steve Adler has made financial promises..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker... Run-off Election Updates!

Never a dull moment

"...The Steve Adler campaign has gone after opponent Mike Martinez's "fight for the..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

In a tight last-minute victory, Will Wynn avoids a runoff with Clare Barry for the Place 5 council seat.

"...Meanwhile, Barry -- whose campaign efforts were hindered by her late entry into the..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

City Unions vs. McCracken

Campaign fireworks flare

"...a collective statement taking McCracken to task for his campaign talk about public-safety salaries. McCracken has repeatedly called for..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council: Something's Burning

Council wrestles again with AFD hiring

"...and the AFA are officially at an "impasse" in contract negotiations, and management is reluctant to reopen talks –..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to which she is entitled for abiding by city Fair Campaign Finance rules. See "Point Austin." Austin Stories• The..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Council Reaches Consensus on Mobility Bond

Adler's "Go Big" Baby

"...concerning involvement of lobbyists in municipal elections and the Fair Campaign Finance Fund. (Likely candidate for postponement.)..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: All the Agenda That Fits

Mobility, budget, lobbyists, density … and more

"...concerning involvement of lobbyists in municipal elections and the Fair Campaign Finance Fund...."

Aug. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...too much influence on city staff, and that the contracting process is, I would say, tilted...."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pony Shows and Horse Trading

Councilmembers Trot to the East Side; Some Claim Attendance at Swap Meet

"...audit, Jackie Goodman's $25 million corporate welfare check to FAIR, Ronney Reynolds' politically convenient crusade against the garbage sticker..."

March 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...Police Contract Nuts & Bolts..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Chartering a Course

A preview of the Charter Revisions Proposals

"...was in 1997, when voters approved the city's current campaign-finance regulations; before that, in 1994, citizens voted on 22..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

EUD's Self-Help Program

Cutting Down Never Hurt So Much

"...are members of the Federation of Austin Industrial Ratepayers (FAIR). The other two corporations that would receive the break..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a responsible, reliable source for important information on our fair city? Your local election coverage of recent weeks has..."

April 26, 2002 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council prepares to decide which charter amendments go before the voters.

"...the voters to decide. But council agendas have been fairly sparse lately, and council members need to Do Something..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Static Interference

KOOP Ponders An Ally's Anti-Union Stance

"...is produced by a unionized work force with a contract, but the Pacifica Foundation is currently in a labor..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...Council agenda is an item to possibly award a contract to manage a city-owned landfill on FM 812 near..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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