Leslie Pool’s Tweet (During the) Storm

Council member pushes CodeNEXT agenda at an inopportune time

"...Council Member Leslie Pool has been fending off some heat this week..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

D7 CM Leslie Pool Draws a Challenger

Friends of the Grove activist Natalie Gauldin enters race

"...race last week to challenge incumbent City Council Member Leslie Pool for her District 7 seat. Gauldin, the founder..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

District 7: Pool Defeats Gauldin

Leslie Pool cruised to an easy victory against Natalie Gauldin

"...7 race, while extremely contentious, was not close. Incumbent Leslie Pool arrived at her election night watch party at..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

D7: Pool Cruises

Boyt concedes as Pool celebrates with current and future CMs

"...a table at La Mancha, amidst a sea of Leslie Pool's supporters, sat a chocolate cake reading "Yea Leslie,..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Give Pool a Break

"...Editor, I am thrilled to see the Chronicle endorsing Leslie Pool for re-election to represent District 7 ["Chronicle Endorsements,"..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Postmarks

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...was started in a resolution introduced by Council Member Leslie Pool in May...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Vanessa Fuentes Mounts a Surprising Landslide in District 2

Meanwhile Pool and Casar hold their seats at Council

"...different story in D4 and D7, where Casar and Leslie Pool each won their third elections to continue their..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Zaragoza Resigns From Planning Commission

Todd Shaw tapped as replacement

"...is unveiled. In her place, District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool has appointed Austin Energy retiree Todd Shaw...."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Council: Let's Hear It for Humanity

Anti-refugee resolution dies in committee

"...because Mayor Steve Adler and District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool are off to Paris together – not for..."

Dec. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Currently pulling 72.9% of the vote, incumbent D7 CM Leslie Pool looks set to cruise to victory. Here she..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 Jeb Boyt........2,685 / 33.77% Leslie Pool...5,267 / 66.23%..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Mayor Appoints Council Committees

10-1 Council members begin to take their places

"...whole with Council Member Sheri Gallo (D10) as chair, Leslie Pool (D7) as vice chair – committees will have..."

Feb. 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Leslie Pool: Neighborhood Defender..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Speed Limit?

City government: Rebuilt in two weeks

"...Finance: Kathie Tovo (c), Ellen Troxclair (vc), Pio Renteria, Leslie Pool..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...attributes that distinguish him from his competitor. District 7: Leslie Pool..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Council: Like a Room Without a Roof

Council takes on PUD rules and hear late-night STR testimony

"...of rules governing planned unit development proposals – CM Leslie Pool angrily denounced an amendment proposed by the mayor..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

McKalla Place Eyed for Soccer Stadium

North Austin location identified as Precourt Sports Ventures' third first choice

"...Council's next meeting, March 22, but should face delay; Leslie Pool, whose district houses McKalla Place, has plans to..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Notes: After the Fall

The fun continues through the Dec. 13 run-off

"...on a "throw the bums out" campaign, attacking incumbent Leslie Pool for preserving the status quo, a sentiment district..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council Recap: Not Many Tools in the Toolbox

City Hall tries to stretch its funds for music, housing

"...to overcome the petition. After Flannigan’s motion failed, CM Leslie Pool asked for a vote on 18 townhomes with..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Houston, You Have a Problem

Let's not make the same one here

"...City Council Member Leslie Pool posted a tweet Sunday morning – in between..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...part, council members seem prepared for the challenge. CM Leslie Pool noted that most 10-1 CMs are in their..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...down from his post at Public Citizen. Council Member Leslie Pool was on hand to deliver a proclamation, calling..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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

Clashing symbols at City Council

"...maybe more, new council members. Nonetheless, Alter and CM Leslie Pool, aided by their land-use allies Kathie Tovo and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bending the Rules

Getting arts funding from the City of Austin is a long, complicated game, and Austin Chronicle writers Robi Polgar, John Walch, and Mary Jane Garza have been following some of the players around the game board this year. In the final part of their four-part series, they critique the city arts funding process.

"...Leslie Pool, Vice Chair of the nine-member, all-volunteer Arts Commission,..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

City Council District 7: Land-Use Politics Take Center Stage

"...for District 7 in Central and North Austin, incumbent Leslie Pool has drawn a sole challenger in Morgan Witt,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

MLS in Austin: Someday, Someway

It won't be the Crew, but there will be an Austin FC, league suggests

"...Garber and PSV operator Anthony Precourt. But Council Member Leslie Pool, whose District 7 includes the stadium site, was..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Throwin’ Shade

City Council, hotter than an August sun

"...nature of the discussion – specifically, whether Council Members Leslie Pool, Alison Alter, and others were trying to drown..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...was co-founded by then-activist and current City Council Member Leslie Pool back in 2012. The coalition represents six neighborhoods..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

District 7: Political Insiders and Average Joes

Density-loving newcomer challenges longtime neighborhood activist

"...the candidates running from talking about it. The incumbent, Leslie Pool, in 2012 founded the Bull Creek Road Coalition,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Cemetery Master Plan Inches Closer to Life

Boards & commissions pass graveyard draft

"...Sustainability Com­mittee giving approval. During that latter meeting, Chair Leslie Pool called it "a large and complex plan [that]..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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