News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...Antonio Buehler's civil suit against the city and APD; Mayor Steve Adler abandons his plan to privately fund some..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Mayor Steve Picks Mayor Pete for President

Adler endorses, introduces Buttigieg at 2020 campaign kickoff

"...Calling the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Ind., “my friend, my colleague as..."

April 14, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Laura Morrison Files for Mayor

Former council member intends to “reset Austin’s path”

"...the city clerk declaring her intention to run for mayor. In a press release, Morrison said, “I’m running for..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Mayor Not Losing Sleep Over a Few Nazis

Adler rains on Daily Stormer's anti-trans parade

"...Mayor Steve Adler has drawn the ire of a popular..."

Aug. 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: Where's the Fire?

How urgent is the plan to aid the music and creative sectors?

"...When Mayor Steve Adler announced his Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus..."

July 1, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Meet and Greet the Mayor

No not that one: former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley

"...features a Council “meet and greet” with former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley: Tuesday, Council Chambers, 1pm..."

July 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"..."The Mayor Who Does Stuff" vs. "The Clear Choice"?..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...A few weeks ago, Mayor Steve Adler delivered a brief pitch on the mobility..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...drawn-out debate to decide who will be Austin's next mayor pro tem will finally end next week, as City..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor Forms Racism Task Force

With Austin's long history of systemic racism, why did it take this long?

"...When Mayor Steve Adler came to work last week after announcing..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing voters again..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...replace Austin's current council-manager system of government with a mayor-council system, in which the "strong mayor," rather than an..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...biggest being a switch from council-manager government to the strong-mayor model used in many big U.S. cities, including Houston,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...Israel officially launched her campaign to be Austin's next mayor. If elected, Israel would be only the second woman..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...visible homelessness), or the sputtery push to recall the mayor – is from the good-government campaign calling itself Austinites..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Mayor Adler's Superhighway to the Mobility Bond

Speeding toward November

"...Skepticism aside for the moment, Mayor Steve Adler has run with the initial approval by..."

July 29, 2016 News Column by Michael King

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...So it is with Austin's current mayoral campaign. Each of the eight declared candidates is trying..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...Sandi Bender, across the street from Lee Elementary School, Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole officially announced that she is..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...In the first face-to-face meeting of the fledgling Austin mayoral race, the Central Texas Democratic Forum hosted candidates Steve..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council: Raise Your Hand If You're Running for Mayor

It's impossible to ignore Council members' political aspirations

"...least three members of the Austin City Council – Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Council Member Mike Martinez, and..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Connecting the Dots: The Mayor, the Interim City Manager, Their Two Friends

The Nineties are back, baby – especially at City Hall

"...2002, which completely overlapped with Watson's first stint as mayor, from 1997 to 2001. Huffman's City Hall career began..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor Calls for End to CodeNEXT

"Divisive and poisoned" zoning rewrite now in real jeopardy

"...Mayor Steve Adler dropped an $8 million bombshell on CodeNEXT..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Four for Mayor

Early campaign features a lawyer, a Council member, a rancher, and a mechanic

"...And in the still-unofficial mayoral race, four candidates have filed their CTDs and begun..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

World Cup 2014

"...5pm, with reps attending from the Austin Aztex and Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole's office...."

June 20, 2014 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

Funniest Person in Austin 2014

Cody Hustak reveals the secrets to his success in this year's comedy competition

"...being the FPIA, who also operates as the shadow mayor. I've got the key to the city, an obedient..."

May 30, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election

Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November

"...far for saying he was going to run for mayor of Austin in 2012 and then never filing the..."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...a close. As run-off results come in for the mayoral and Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...Ten new districts, nine new council members, one new mayor, and the future of urban rail – and that's..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...of a young man wrongfully killed by APD; the mayor and council continues efforts to encourage Uber/Lyft drivers to..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Dueling Bondage

Mayor and council members consider transportation packages

"...While the clock ticks down on budget preparation, Mayor Steve Adler and some City Council members are also..."

June 13, 2016 News Post by Michael King

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