Naked City

Leslie Cochran discusses his loss in the mayor's race and his modeling contract with Yclip.com.

"...fake extra-long fingernails coated with deep purple fingernail polish, Leslie Cochran was almost dressed well enough to be mayor...."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Gus Garcia on the qualities of the next mayor

"...Jennifer Gale or John MacPherson or Allen Phillips (or Leslie Cochran or Sammy Allred or Daniel Nazar, should they..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Love Children

Political commentary on the minor candidates for mayor

"...you about true democracy. Okay, fine. Jennifer Gale and Leslie Cochran and Ray "The Vet" Blanchette are not "illegitimate"..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Gus and the Others

Gus Garcia takes the mayoral election.

"...would have drifted to Gordon to reverse that ratio. Leslie "Just-a-Regular-Guy-in-a-Dress" Cochran (who other than his wardrobe ran a..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

How Can Wynn Lose?

The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?

"...each finish, in that order, with less than 15%; Leslie Cochran and Jennifer Gale between them pull about 3%;..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

With his election a foregone conclusion, Mayor Watson sticks close to the party scene Saturday night.

"...on election night is a Frisbee giveaway. With Mayor Kirk Watson's runaway victory a foregone conclusion, his supporters had..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

City lays out new housing program, Southpark Meadows goes for world-class venue, Zilker Neighborhood Association holds council candidates forum

"...bandied about freely, most of them expressed by Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson expounded from the dais on various ways..."

April 28, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...rowing against the current. That's why we didn't endorse Kirk Watson for a second term, and that's why we..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...rowing against the current. That's why we didn't endorse Kirk Watson for a second term, and that's why we..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Would You, Could You Be My Neighbor?

The new incarnation of neighborhood planning and the latest handicapping of the mayoral candidates

"...against its wishes. They have only five, with Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Danny Thomas holding out as..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Will Wynn Win?

A rundown on Wynn's opponents -- so far -- in the 2003 mayor's race.

"...vote in his last mayoral bid, in 1997, against Kirk Watson and Ronney Reynolds...."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...Leslie Cochran..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

"...Gus Garcia, Allen Phillips, Jennifer Gale, Dean Zegub, and Leslie Cochran were scheduled to appear. No word at press..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The Downtown Austin Alliance presented its annual Impact Awards to groups and individuals responsible for "revitalizing" the Central Business District, but not everyone is happy with what they consider downtown gentrification.

"...answer has three words, and no, it's not Albert Leslie Cochran. If you guessed Mayor Kirk Watson, you're essentially..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Erica Nix Is on the (Mayoral) Run

Local queer fitness icon aims to keep ATX weird, queer, and affordable

"...reasons for heading down the campaign trail: Austin icon Leslie Cochran’s 2003 mayoral run (“Those are the most exciting..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

News Top Tens

"...to succeed Mayor Gus Garcia (and, really, his predecessor Kirk Watson) ended up being a solo sprint for Council..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Your endorsement likens Max Nofziger to Leslie Cochran. It's pretty clear that you've had it in..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Max on a Mission

Will Austin's turbulent climate produce a perfect storm for Max Nofziger's mayoral campaign?

"...the travails that convulsed Austin during and since the Kirk Watson era, Max Nofziger has become -- if he..."

March 7, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Too Many Cooks?

Restaurateurs Marc Katz and Brad Meltzer may spoil Will Wynn's (and Max Nofziger's) smooth mayoral campaigns.

"...Nofziger did when he last ran, in 1997, against Kirk Watson and Ronney Reynolds. Restaurateur Brad Meltzer -- aka..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for anyone except the two major parties. Vote for Leslie Cochran. If you want to send a message of..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for anyone except the two major parties. Vote for Leslie Cochran. If you want to send a message of..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Naked City

May 6 Election Results

"...Winners in bold; runoff election June 2. Mayor Kirk Watson (i): 29,777; 84.0%..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature

The Ballot

"...MayorKirk Watson..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Mayoral and City Council candidates announce their intent to run for office.

"...The field of challengers to Mayor Kirk Watson is weaker still. Sometimes-homeless challenger Leslie Cochran is..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Council Countdown

"...Kirk Watson (incumbent; filed March 22)..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature