News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...illegally sold more than 60 weapons between June 1, 2014, and Dec. 15, 2014, including one to an undercover..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...It was significant last year when Mayor Steve Adler became the first mayoral candidate to raise..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Leffingwell's Legacy

"...There is, unfortunately, a need to pile on former Mayor Leffingwell. With the defeat of the urban rail bond..."

Jan. 20, 2015 Postmarks

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...8:01pm: The Mayor's feeling pretty good about the early numbers on the..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Dark Money, Sunlight, and Political Soccer Games

Shadowy funding works its way into Austin campaigns

"...is not exactly new to Austin politics. In the 2014 mayoral campaign, an out-of-state political action committee, the South..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Column by Michael King

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...dubbed the "mobility bond" or "Go Big" bond by Mayor Steve Adler – are the seven "smart corridor" projects..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Council: No Marxism Around Here

City Council pushes homestead exemption by thinnest of margins

"...members 1 through 4, joined by center city D9 Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo (who noted her relative anomaly),..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...of the inaugural class of 10-1 Council members (in 2014, after voters amended the city charter, Austin’s city government..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Budget Games

As the economy improves, Council looks toward next year's budget

"..."It's always a balancing act," Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole said later, discussing the Tuesday..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Since the 1970s, he’s helped elect most of Austin’s mayors and City Council members. He’s helped make environmentalists dominant..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The AggreGAYtor: March 17

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...is being met with general protests, and now the mayor is sitting it out, but one group got in..."

March 17, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...race like with Lee [Leffingwell] and Brewster [McCracken, for mayor in 2009], ... it's become kind of a common..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...filed in the open D2 seat being vacated by mayor pro tem and County Attorney-elect Delia Garza. The deadline..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The AggreGAYtor: June 26

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Three out of four LGBTQ candidates on the ballot..."

June 26, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...Five years ago, in 2014 – as recalled by a staff memo to Council..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...the first nine days of in-person early voting in 2014's midterms. Out of Texas' 30 largest counties, the highest..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Committee on Committees

City Council reorganizes, searches, ponders Saltillo

"...Or maybe, paralysis by analysis. At any rate, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo (echoed by D5 CM Ann..."

Feb. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...› There's no City Council meeting this week –..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature

Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...Dec. 6, the Central Corridor Advisory Group, appointed by Mayor Lee Leffingwell to advise city officials on the development..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...highlight – until a couple of hours later, when Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Ellen Troxclair jousted over..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: October 31

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Apple CEO Tim Cook is now out...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...an increase of more than 55 cities rated in 2014." In its press release, the city’s Human Resources public..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: November 24

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...APD has an openly serving trans officer, and he..."

Nov. 24, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: August 6

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...LGBTQ protections, which is old news, but this time Mayor Annise Parker is accused of “hankey-pank.”..."

Aug. 6, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...in 2015), "This is the toughest budget we've had," Mayor Steve Adler told the Chronicle last week. "We always..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...amidst lawsuits from several retirees and one from the mayor, Mike Rawlings, who'd hoped to stop DROP's pricey bleeding...."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Election Notes

District 6, mobility fits, and complaints of campaign thrift

"..."most damning" evidence of Flannigan's inaccuracy is an email Mayor Steve Adler sent to staff on Sept. 13 in..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Escape From City Hall!

Members navigate homestead exemption politics en route to vacation

"...council members who voted for it last year – Mayor Steve Adler, and CMs Sabino Renteria, Ann Kitchen, Don..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Future Uncertain for Cactus Rose

Zoning change may be postponed for mobile home park, but remains on the horizon

"...we as a city are losing deeper affordability." A 2014 housing market analysis conducted by the city found that..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...• When the Truth Hurts: After facing criticism for..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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