Did Ott Hide Ethics Study From Council?

Many employees don't believe city has a strong ethical culture, 2010 survey shows

"...Austin City Manager Marc Ott had a bad week last week. That it stemmed..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...to pass the measure, he said, would "set the benchmark for future annexations," further promising new district residents –..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

Driving Safety

Council considers mandatory distances for drivers passing vulnerable road users and a ban on text-messaging behind the wheel

"...On Aug. 27, council instructed City Manag­er Mark Ott to draft an ordinance of two parts: first,..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mayor Kills Nov. Rail Vote

No 2010 bond referendum for urban rail

"...this at length with the entire council," said aide Mark Nathan. Text follows...."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

California Dreams' Postcards From the Edge

Hybrid doc explores the fringes of Hollywood hopefuls

"...That's the philosophy behind Mike Ott's California Dreams, a magician's trick of a film that..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Kicking the Tires at Fleet

City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.

"...Chief Financial Officer Leslie Browder, and City Manager Marc Ott – despite their official denials, were told about possible..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Blowing the Whistle

E-mails show what city officials knew and when they knew it

"...and verified. ... May 6, 2009Daniel Lomas to Marc Ott, city manager Re: Unethical behavior..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...most controversial or substantial items from City Manager Marc Ott's recently released "menu" of some 240 proposed cuts and..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council-Staff Tension Spills Over in Budget Talks

Spelman and Martinez drill staffers over cost projections and turnover

"...only one firing: This year's budget season has been remarkably tense. Council Member Mike Martinez in particular has grilled..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...Announcing Moheet's retirement, City Manager Marc Ott released a statement saying: "I felt compelled to move..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"..."culminating in formulation of a realistic action agenda and benchmarks to measure progress in achieving the Vision."..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: Hustler's Diary

While you were watching your 401(k)

"...Wednesday, Feb. 18: To mark his one-year anniversary as city manager, Marc Ott invited..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Spell

Appalachian hoodoo horror flips the switch on hillbilly cinema

"...Directed by: Mark Tonderai. Starring: Omari Hardwick, Loretta Devine, Lorraine Burroughs, Kalifa..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 10/18/10

Neighbors sick of the WTP4 shaft

"...This change traces back to a memo from Marc Ott issued in late September to switch the shaft usage...."

Oct. 18, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Total Utility

The pain and politics of raising electric rates as a means of controlling our destiny

"...on June 7, rates went up, and everyone – remarkably – even seemed satisfied (see " The End Result,"..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Flickering Search for an AE Chief

How many stakeholders does it take to screw in a light bulb?

"...after a months-long, nationwide candidate search, City Manager Marc Ott was not feeling the love. It probably didn't help..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

City Hall Hustle: Fault Lines

KeyPoint blunders point to weakness in council-manager government

"...though Smith, in a memo to City Manager Marc Ott announcing his retirement, wrote he took "full responsibility for..."

May 28, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...LaFollette, Chris Iovenko, Arthur Rouse; Scr: Tom Thurman, Tom Marksbury; Ed: Gary Grider; with James Coburn, Charlton Heston, Harry..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

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

"...business district." The item calls for City Manager Marc Ott to initiate code amendments "to allow for temporary retail..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point: Solid Waste: Willie Rhodes Slides Sideways

City announces SWS 'reorganization' – Rhodes to head 'Code Compliance'

"...to last year's ascension of new City Manager Marc Ott. Ott put on hold plans to build a new..."

June 5, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Looking for a School Chief

AISD zigzags its way to a new superintendent

"...an interim appointee, 2) the embarrassment of having finalist Mark Edwards reject the district's job offer, and 3) the..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Equity Office Complaint Spurs Racial Tension

One probe may spark another

"...departure of black leaders including previous City Manager Marc Ott and Code's Carl Smart, and CM Spencer Cronk's plan..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...baroque tax and school accountability rules work. "They have forgotten how hard it was to learn what they're telling..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: Task Force Tango

Comprehensive planning group struggles to find its role

"...the community input was yet available. City Manager Marc Ott observed the troubling dynamic in the room; afterward, he..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...domain is more her speed: Last week, Strayhorn adviser Mark Sanders publicly questioned the validity of Mayor-elect Lee Leffingwell's..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

My Breakfast With Marc

Getting to know the city manager

"...This morning, city manager Marc Ott had an informal sit-down with the City Hall press..."

Feb. 18, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Filling out the trio is yet another Brit, Michael Winterbottom, who brings his music doc about Wolf Alice, On..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Dog Days Arrive

Budget hearings get under way this week

"...Pool's remark prompted Zimmerman to respond – to the dismay of..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

A Council’s Work Is Never Done

If this is Tuesday, it must be work session

"...D8 CM Ellen Troxclair reamed out Asst. City Manager Mark Washington for his Human Resources presentation, which she heard..."

Aug. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Asst. City Manager Placed on Leave

After "Women in Leadership" session fiasco, ACM Snipes suspended

"...Following the uproar over sexist remarks made during a training session directed at city staff,..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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