Would You Like to Swap a Vowel?

City Council gets into its A-E-I-O-Us

"...input," she said, regardless of what Council eventually decides. Leslie Pool agreed with the prospect of postponement on the..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Coverage for Choice: Also at Council, Kathie Tovo and Leslie Pool, joined by leaders of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas and..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature

Infighting Continues at Tourism Commission

Commission moves on to the 12th round

"...council members Ora Houston, Ann Kitchen, Ellen Troxclair, and Leslie Pool – each of whom has been more skeptical..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: In the Shadow of the Capitol

Council approves its latest budget with the Lege over its shoulder

"...Kathie Tovo, and CMs Greg Casar, Ann Kitchen, and Leslie Pool. Sending a Message [inset-1-right]..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Council: It’s Never Over

Bag bans, budgets, and Southwest Key

"...in Central Texas. At the work session this week, Leslie Pool, whose District 7 encompasses the area, called Flannigan's..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Approves Deal for Soccer at McKalla Place

Members vote 7-4 in favor of Precourt plan

"...the term sheet between the city and PSV. CMs Leslie Pool, Ora Houston, Ellen Troxclair, and Alison Alter voted..."

Aug. 15, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Punts Soccer to Wednesday

Amendments, curfew delays votes on McKalla Place

"...poison pills” aimed at killing the deal, a characterization Leslie Pool disagreed with and called “disrespectful to the process"..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: ZAP!

The commission was right. CodeNEXT must die. But then what?

"...and addresses the needs of people in our city." Leslie Pool posted a "Joint Statement on Ending CodeNEXT," also..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Almost Time Again

A busy return from summer break

"...(expect to see pro-soccer scarves out in force), but Leslie Pool – who represents the district that houses McKalla..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Major League in Soccer Dream Inches Closer to Reality

Council authorizes city manager to begin negotiations with Precourt

"...by stadium supporters as a roadblock, District 7 CM Leslie Pool’s item 60 was amended to be more palatable..."

June 29, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

CodeNEXT and Compatibility

News and tidbits from the land of the land use rewrite

"...effect" from increased density along corridors into neighborhoods, said Leslie Pool, who noted that people are "afraid" this will..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Stratford Drive: Let’s Work On It

Redevelopment plan goes back to drawing board

"...via a resolution sponsored by Ann Kitchen, Ellen Troxclair, Leslie Pool, and Alison Alter, Council will consider directing City..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

McKalla Place, Take Your Pick: Soccer Stadium or Affordable Housing

One of two fates awaits the city-owned tract

"...Plan, and the Austin Strate­gic Housing Blueprint. Sponsored by Leslie Pool, Alison Alter, Ora Houston, and Ellen Troxclair, the..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Four Council Members – Ora Houston, Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter – held a..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature

Council: City Cyclone

Council’s wild week, if they can get through it

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and colleagues Alison Alter, Leslie Pool, and Ora Houston taking a more preservationist approach...."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: Knocked Down and Drug Out

City Council, on into the 12th round

"...Alter's efforts. On Friday, May 11, she, Ora Houston, Leslie Pool, and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo sent an..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What Does the IBM Broadmoor Rezoning Mean for North Burnet?

Developer’s request would double office space, add hotels, condos, and multi-family residences

"...on April 12 (with five members absent). What's more, Leslie Pool, whose District 7 encompasses the space and is..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...Flannigan, along with committee colleagues Garza, Greg Casar, and Leslie Pool, would have to conceive a comprehensive new system,..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: The Bird Is the Word

Rollin' into City Council, invited or not

"...new land development code. "It's a low bar," quipped Leslie Pool...."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Soccer in Austin: The Road to Realness

What'll happen at McKalla Place? Good question.

"...There's also public transportation, and Council Member Leslie Pool, whose district houses McKalla, announced quickly after it..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cops, Medics, and How the City Treats Them

Labor agreements, disagreements, and more

"...ultimately passed, the measure drew criticism from Delia Garza, Leslie Pool, and Kathie Tovo, who warned against directing contract..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Crime and Coronation

Lengthy City Council meeting reinforces police staffing, congratulates APD

"...it simply reiterated existing policy (something that Garza and Leslie Pool, off the dais this day, had argued on..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: In Search of a Plan, Not a Master Plan

Council divisions taking shape on CodeNEXT

"...land-use conservatives (as distinct from social or ideological conservatives): Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, Alison Alter. The others (Ann Kitchen,..."

March 23, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Council: Free-Net Ain’t Free

Austin Free-Net wins a reprieve over California competition

"...consideration Feb. 15 (on a motion by Council Member Leslie Pool) to give themselves more time to review the..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Ann Kitchen 1, Precourt Sports Ventures Nil

Updating the score in the quest for the Columbus Crew

"...Ann Kitchen (co-sponsored by Alison Alter, Jimmy Flannigan, and Leslie Pool) to bar any city-owned parkland from being used..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Hello, Columbus!

Meet the would-be city managers … and an Ohio soccer team … ?

"...the project nearly foundered over dais hesitation (primarily from Leslie Pool) that no particular team should be specified, to..."

Nov. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

In Search of Amazon

Mayor writes in support of Austin location for corporate “HQ2”

"...has been raised by at least one Council member, Leslie Pool, who has told reporters she is concerned that..."

Oct. 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Yes, We Have a Budget

Members approve $3.9 billion budget for next fiscal year

"...Delia Garza, Pio Renteria, Greg Casar, Kathie Tovo, and Leslie Pool.) Almost as contentious was a decision to dip..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...segregation. Tovo and those in her camp (Ora Houston, Leslie Pool, Alison Alter) fear the code rewrite unduly threatens..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

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