And in Other Council Business ...

After a month's break, City Hall has a long, long, long agenda

"...piles up in the inbox – as the City Council finds out every year right about now. Returning today..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Watch

Council hears light rail report, questions legal fees on LCRA water deal and snorts at proposal to have new car displays in baggage claim area of airport.

"...The Austin City Council got its opportunity to formally weigh in on the..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

City Council to Begin the Year With Adoption of 10-Year Homelessness Plan

The plan calls for $350 million for housing and services

"...Next week marks the beginning of the 2025 City Council calendar, with Council convening for their first meeting of..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crosstalk: City Council Calls for a Music Census Every Five Years, and More Music News

Jeff Tweedy and Joan Baez's ATX meetup, and Christian Bland's new house

"...City Council passed a resolution earlier this month accepting the results..."

June 16, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Council to Commit to Supporting Renters’ Rights

Tenant assistance, right to organize on the Oct. 13 agenda

"...Over the next few meetings, City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, contract approvals,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Safety and Security Will Be Council’s Words of the Day

Be careful out there

"...Austin City Council meets today, Feb. 17, to take up an agenda..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Seeks Consensus as It Eyes Affordability Crisis

A lot is not enough

"...That includes the City Council, and now that some progress is being made on..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...City Council on Thursday, June 3, took the first of two..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Historic Baker School Site Among Items on Final 2020 Council Agenda

School, pond, no house

"...City Council will take up a packed agenda today, Dec. 10,..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...words, Edwin Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with emotional testimony shared by people..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...City Council meets today, March 12, to conduct its regular business,..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Adler, Council Prepare for Abbott's Siege on Homelessness

Texas gov. continues to hammer city leadership on its response to homelessness through misinformation and fearmongering

"...in Austin if Mayor Steve Adler and the City Council don't do more to "clean up the streets" in..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Members Look to Tax Previously Exempted Waterfront Homes

Correcting the "Mistake on the Lake" could fund city initiatives

"...properties on the banks of the Colorado were exempted from taxes when the shoreline was annexed in the late..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...City Council returns today with a breezy 82-Item agenda that will..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Everything Is in the Open

"...City Council returns to chambers today, Nov. 9, with a full..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Code Blue

Lamentations on land use

"...There's no regular City Council meeting this week – the next is June 8..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Escape From City Hall!

Members navigate homestead exemption politics en route to vacation

"...Actually, after last Thursday's marathon meeting – 103 items (with a few lagniappes) lasting until 3am – City..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Talk and Action

Council discusses public testimony; prepares to act on employment discrimination

"...City Council meetings resume this Thursday, March 24. Expect major discussions..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Take the Steam Train

Can the city and Uber and Lyft come to an understanding?

"...City Council returns today (Sept. 25) to its home away from..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: From Dollars to Chemtrails

CMs hunker down during budget – and campaign – season

"...With City Council entering heavy budget season, there's no regular meeting this..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: The Budget Starts Buzzing

Vested interests on the dais

"...beginning of budget season, and there's no regular City Council meeting this week, although budget deliberations begin in earnest..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Google Fiber, Music, Monuments, and More

CMs take on high speed Internet, but don't expect a quick meeting

"...rundown of a few things to expect at City Council today (Aug. 22):..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Preview: Are You Reddy for This?

Council delays discussions about Austin Energy

"...If you were wondering how eager City Council is to resume its discussion of policy matters at..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Raise Your Hand If You're Running for Mayor

It's impossible to ignore Council members' political aspirations

"...For at least three members of the Austin City Council – Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Council Member Mike..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Council Stoked for Last Meeting of Year

Agenda lineup: affordable housing, Barton Springs Zone, PUD, and more

"...Thursday, Dec. 13, and its agenda bears sundry gift items that promise to keep on giving, one way or..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council: Time for Some Halloween Horrors

Featuring The Unholy Return of the Short-Term Rentals Ordinance

"...proclamations (following live music, this week Waldo Wittenmyer) break council meetings at the evening hour, and while always enthusiastic,..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: In the Mix

This week's council agenda

"...There's much afoot at this week's City Council meeting (Thursday, Jan. 28), across several disparate categories. Let's..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...as networks seek to strip-mine every last advertising dollar from the prehistoric TV revenue model before it's TiVoed and..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point: Council's Best Friends

Austin is a dog's - not to mention city manager's - town.

"...plan will be vetted in a public hearing when council reconvenes a week from today. What looked like the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Watch

Council denies historic zoning for old house on St. David's property.

"...the old days, congregants entered St. David's Episcopal Church from San Jacinto Street, and while some arrived on foot,..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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