Austin At Large: Let Me Make Things Clear

Yes, we need to move ahead quickly – but not recklessly – with a new land code

"...intent. I've actually known Ann Kitchen, Leslie Pool, and Kathie Tovo much longer than the others (except for Pio..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Backs Away From New Camping Ban

Is consensus forming on how to move past this summer's controversy?

"...for some in the city. For that reason, CM Kathie Tovo said on Friday that she still supports total..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Council and the City Manager

Tracking back on a lengthy and complicated search

"...Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo said that she considered both candidates "holistically," and..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: A Toy Store Full of Puzzles

The mayor’s Downtown Puzzle proposal returns to Council this week

"...of the Puzzle projects. Pool and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo have been the most explicitly skeptical of the..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: All About the Code

Heading into July break, City Council continues pondering CodeNEXT

"...it needs to be heading next. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, who has expressed the most explicit reservations about..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Shooting Blind

City needs more economic analysis of density bonus programs

"...for creating affordable housing in Austin. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo initiated the evaluation last August to explore best..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...Steve Adler, the 10 Council members (only District 9's Kathie Tovo is a holdover from the previous Council) appear..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Can I Get a Scheduler?

District 9 opponents need to be in three places at once tonight

"...9, where two Council incumbents – Chris Riley and Kathie Tovo – face off with outsider Erin McGann, vying..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Publicly Noted

A brand-new column courtesy of Nick Barbaro

"...The two City Council District 9 opponents/incumbents, Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley, each unveiled a fairly major..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...and one middle school two years ago. Council Member Kathie Tovo, who at the time campaigned to keep the..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Then There's This: Consumer Alert

There's a glimmer of hope that we won't go broke paying for electricity

"...the interim 3.5% rate increase that Laura Morrison and Kathie Tovo introduced last week. Their proposal – sort of..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

An Unwilling Council OKs Urban Alchemy to Run ARCH

Bad news travels

"...CM Kathie Tovo explained that she "really struggled" with how to..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: $1.5 Million in HOT Funds Routed to Emergency Musician Relief

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund created – contentiously.

"...City Council meeting. The effort, sponsored by Council Member Kathie Tovo, creates an "Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund" to..."

April 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Prepares for Round 2 of the Land Use Rewrite

Calm before the code

"...if reluctantly, of staff's new mapping of TZs. But Kathie Tovo – whose central-city District 9 includes the largest..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

And They’re Off … for Next November!

Parsing out potential re-election campaigns on City Council

"...One additional surprise: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo has served two Council terms – one (2011*-2014)..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...Elsewhere in this issue, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and Council Member Greg Casar discuss the in-progress..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Council: When the Mayor’s Away ...

Water, energy, and homelessness on the mind

"...Items, so it would appear that Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo would be able to adjourn the proceedings somewhere..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

STR Debate Unresolved

Ordinance is updated, but issues remain

"...and the amendment was passed 10-1, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo voting no. Citing her opposition to the amendment,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

Campaign Snapshots

7pm, Monday, Oct. 6

"...1 Council Member Chris Riley and Place 3 CM Kathie Tovo is the most hotly anticipated Council contest, with..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: They Just Might Dance All Night

34 member-sponsored items clog agenda

"...single-family and duplex units; his District 9 council opponent, Kathie Tovo, resisted the idea during work session...."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: About Those Tax Bills ...

Vested rights returns to agenda

"...(with an affordable housing exemption), triple-sponsored by Council Members Kathie Tovo, Laura Mor­ri­son, and Mike Martinez. Mayor Pro Tem..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Spending the 'Surplus'

If there's money left over, you're doing something wrong

"...– the conversation abruptly leapt forward to Council Member Kathie Tovo's proposal to fund the expansion of the kitchen..."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

From zoning to parking to water, the new council's got its contentious hands full

"...for appointment, with terms tied to council members' elections. Kathie Tovo's action on the Public Safety Commission and her..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...on to the racing event. Newly elected Council Member Kathie Tovo (who campaigned against taxpayer dollars going to F1)..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature

Point Austin: The Ultimate Game

The political ripples are uncertain but plentiful

"...duly blasted by advocates of either Randi Shade or Kathie Tovo...."

June 24, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: “We Can’t Hear You.”

CodeNEXT planning process remains a mystery

"...reiterated that there's too much discretion given to staff; Kathie Tovo enumerated some examples – such as allowing staff..."

June 2, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...in Novem­ber. Most notable: Council incumbents Chris Riley and Kathie Tovo, who confirmed that they'll be facing off against..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Project Connect’s Light Rail System Threatens to Close Austin’s Historic Burger Joint

Dirty Martin's on Guadalupe faces displacement

"...around town more cheaply and more efficiently," Council Member Kathie Tovo said. She represents City Council District 9, which..."

July 22, 2022 Food Feature by Ky Miller

City Council Grants Early OK to Statesman Property Plan

Batcave begins

"...of Austin's median income, or about $59,340 per year. Kathie Tovo, whose District 9 includes the Statesman PUD, is..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Old Tensions Flare Anew at End of Mayor Pro Tem’s Term

Clashing symbols at City Council

"...and CM Leslie Pool, aided by their land-use allies Kathie Tovo and Ann Kitchen, threw up firm resistance to..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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