Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...Recently elected for a third term, Gregorio “Greg” Casar is the youngest person ever elected to..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

Zimmerman Does It Again [UPDATE]

D6 council member tells children to "do something useful"

"...our families' voices are than his. More here: https://t.co/5sS91jTrHx— Gregorio Casar (@GregCasar) August 19, 2016 Looking for a brightside..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Post by Michael King

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Greg Casar: Youthful Energy..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

All the Elections That Fit

And all's well that (sort of) ends ...

"...CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 Gregorio “Greg” Casar: 3,268 38.6%) Laura Pressley: 1,822 (21.5%) Katrina..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Districts, Many Visions

A Sense of Place

"...simmering campaign issues: Several of the eight candidates (Greg Casar, Monica Guzmán, Marco Mancillas, Laura Pressley) moved within D4..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Candidates building the road to 10-1 work to define Austin's new civic order

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Democratic Party Kick-Off

"...District 4 City Council hopeful Gregorio Casar and Travis County District Clerk candidate Velva Price..."

July 21, 2014 Photo Gallery

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Greg Casar Occupation: community organizer (Workers Defense Project) Experience: civic activist;..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...Gregorio Casar, Workers Defense Project policy director earlier announced, “I’ll..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Gregorio Casar, Workers Defense Project political director Gregorio Casar now..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

More Agenda, More Council

This week brings 99 items – and a host of potential candidates

"...Workers Defense Project political director Gregorio Casar considered the question over the holidays, and now..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...Gregorio Casar, Workers Defense Project political director, is "considering it..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...Gregorio Casar, Workers Defense Project political director, is "considering it..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Homeward Bound

After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win

"...vote (with Mayor Lee Leffingwell dissenting), Workers Defense Project's Gregorio Casar eloquently reminded Council that the city's work toward..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: 'A Decent Wage'

Pay Requirement may be inked into city incentive deals

"...just one more vote to pass, Workers Defense Project's Gregorio Casar, who's lobbied for passage, says six votes are..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column

Marriott Incentives Deal Dies on Dais

Council takes no action on proposed revisions to prevailing wage ordinance

"...And City Hall buzz has it that the organization's Gregorio Casar and Emily Timm hit home runs with their..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Council Goes Back to Work

White Lodging, Taco PUD, and more

"...One employee, through a Spanish-speaking translator (Workers Defense Project's Gregorio Casar), told the Chronicle that she was merely told..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Thin White Line

Wage fight involving White Lodging moves to Council

"...speaking in Spanish through a translator (Workers Defense Project’s Gregorio Casar), told the Chronicle that she was merely handed..."

Aug. 7, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Labor Group Seeks to Depose White Lodging

Downtown Marriott developer accused of breaking incentive agreement

"...1 to make all that right. WDP business liaison Gregorio Casar says that never happened. Instead, as Amy Smith..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Oops!

"...hotel, the last name of the Workers Defense Project's Gregorio Casar was misspelled. The Chronicle regrets the error...."

Feb. 15, 2013 Column

Then There's This: Labor Reps Target Marriott

Construction workers say they're getting stiffed on wages at city-backed project

"...was being misclassified as a laborer. WDP business liaison Gregorio Casar* said construction crew members who operate power tools..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...who had not been trained, says WDP business liaison Gregorio Casar, and agreed to pay all full-time workers a..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Then There's This: Save the Trees!

Groups aim to spare seven Downtown trees

"...really good show of how democracy can work," WDP's Gregorio Casar said later...."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Green Deal: Highs and Lows

Council goes all the way with Trammell Crow

"...at the start of Thursday's hearing. "They wouldn't move," Gregorio Casar, business liasion for the WDP, said after the..."

May 25, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Occupying the Future

Participants say they're in it for the long haul

"...movement, and I've seen other organizations down there," says Gregorio Casar of the Workers Defense Project. "But we've been..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez