Quote of the Week: Julie Ann Nitsch, Marina Conner, Amy Smith

Excerpts from this week's class action lawsuit from sexual assault survivors, on behalf of Travis County women

"...– Julie Ann Nitsch (pictured), Marina Conner, and Amy Smith (a..."

June 22, 2018 News Column

Election Results: Alter, Hassan, Nitsch Victorious

Run-offs yield few fireworks, three quick victories

"...early 29-point lead over Michael Lewis; in Place 9, Julie Ann Nitsch held a 17-point lead over her challenger,..."

Dec. 14, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Election Run-Off Results: Alter to City Council

Alter, Nitsch, and Hassan emerge victorious in Tuesday's run-off

"...Gallo didn't return the Chronicle's requests for comment. – Annamarya Scaccia Nitsch, Hassan to the Board at ACC..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...ACC board's lone open seat this cycle. Place 9: Julie Ann Nitsch..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin Community College Board of Trustees

Educators, policymakers battle for four ACC Board seats

"...Three candidates, each of whom present convincing arguments. Nicole Eversmann would be ACC's first ever student trustee, while former..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...is a top concern, and that the Texas Legislature cannot be counted on to increase its funding for public..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...a wild year for everyone, to say the least," Hanna Senko told the Chronicle in October. A month earlier,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...Julie Ann Nitsch, a plaintiff in the survivors' lawsuit, told..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

$406M ACC Budget Increases Pay Across the Board

College employees receive 3% raise, hourly workers bumped to $15 an hour

"...pledged to address pay disparity – Stephanie Gharakhanian and Julie Ann Nitsch – put forth a budget amendment that..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet Our Revolution’s New Class of Bernie Spin-Offs

Can they turn Texas blue?

"...to Central Texas activists like Austin Community College trustee Julie Ann Nitsch and congressional candidate Derrick Crowe. Nitsch tells..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege

"...Watson, Council Member Pio Renteria, Austin Community College Trustee Julie Ann Nitsch, labor leaders Montserrat Garibay and Louis Malfaro,..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...Position 9. At the ACC, incumbents Barbara Mink and Julie Ann Nitsch rolled. Stephanie Gharakhanian and Sarah Mills will..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...and district attorney. Activist and Austin Community College Trustee Julie Ann Nitsch was likewise disappointed with the chairs: "They..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: A Crisis of Leadership in the D.A.’s Office

The women behind the sexual assault class action litigation are still waiting for meaningful change

"...This op-ed is signed by Mary Ruth Reyes, Julie Ann Nitsch, Marina (Conner) Garrett, Heather Sin, Emily Borchardt,..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Sexual Assault Survivors

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...five women – Sethi, Kennon Wooten, Margaret Chen Kercher, Julie Ann Nitsch, CJ Zhao, and Ashley Cheng – who..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...free ride on Nov. 6. (Competitor Bird has not announced such an offer.) Contrary to what you might have..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Steven Kling to Challenge Campbell

The former Army Reserve Captain will run for Donna Campbell's SD 25 seat

"...first declared opponent for 2018. On Monday, Steven Kling announced that he plans to run for the SD 25..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC: Two seats still up for Grabs

School boards fill up, with a few seats left open for run-offs

"...filled. In Place 5, ACC student and employee Nicole Eversmann squeaked out a narrow 51% victory, beating out former..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Board Place 9 Race: Not a Snoozefest

Four candidates emerge from extended filing deadline

"...Comadres Para Las Amer­icas founder Nora de Hoyos Comstock announced that she was running for Place 6, and that..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Grassroots Leadership Responds to Abuse Accusations

Activist claims Grassroots staffer verbally abused her and others

"...nerve among progressive women leaders such as ACC Trustee Julie Ann Nitsch, Heather Busby, and Travis County Democratic Party..."

Dec. 5, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

"...Plaintiffs Amy Smith (a pseudonym), Austin Community College Trustee Julie Ann Nitsch, and Marina Conner filed on behalf of..."

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the city and school district

"...Board (from which she was released, by Gallo, after announcing her bid for Council) and earlier work on the..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Notes

Mobility Bond woes, Margaret Moore hires staff, and other stories from the campaign trail

"...website proposes approximately $680 million in projects (sources or planning process unknown) including $660 million for over/underpasses at 11..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Sparks Fly at First ACC Trustee Forum

Unexpected chill at the first ACC endorsement meetings

"...candidates – businessman Jeremy Story, ACC student and staffer Julie Ann Nitsch, former Cedar Park Mayor Pro Tem Mitch..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...which is funny, since thanks to his indictment, Paxton cannot purchase a gun......"

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees

At stake: Place 2, At-Large 8

"...when it comes to tackling pressing matters. District 3: Ann Teich, unopposed. District 5: Amber Elenz, unopposed. District 7:..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

AISD and ACC Board of Trustees

Trustee elections can mean uncontested drifts or bare-knuckle throwdowns

"...battle lines have been made clear with the early announcement of endorsements from employee union Education Austin...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Truncated Endorsements and Voting Info

For your pocket

"...District 5: Ann Kitchen* (unopposed)..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Who's on the City's November 2018 Ballot?

Monday filing deadline yields complete list of candidates

"...• Ann Kitchen District 8:..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...a vote for effective city government. District 6: Jimmy Flannigan..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

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