Some Say the World Will End … in Ice

City Council dodges the ice storm, and much of its agenda

"...as well as budget reductions reflected for FY 2018. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and CM Pool objected to..."

Dec. 11, 2017 News Post by Michael King

CodeNEXT Marches On

City Council extends consultant contract, maintains timeline

"...and “at some point we need to say no.” Mayor Steve Adler and other Council members (Delia Garza, Greg..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...full agenda, and more than a few hot-button items: Mayor Steve Adler's Downtown Puzzle returns for extended discussion, Greg..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature

Council: Nights of White Linen

As focus shifts to budget prep, agenda goes high-speed

"...resolution, sponsored by D4 CM Greg Casar (co-sponsored by Mayor Steve Adler, D2 CM Delia Garza, and D3 CM..."

Aug. 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

City Offers Arts Venue Aid ASAP

Cultural Arts Division's Art Space Assistance Program will award $200,000 in grants to creatives in need this summer

"...and run, and that 16 months have passed since Mayor Steve Adler named the lack of affordable space for..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Headlines

"...Mayor Steve Adler was elected to the board of trustees..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature

Council: Not According to Code

Parks, plumbing, and miscellaneous

"...for restoration design of the Barton Springs Pool Bathhouse, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and D8 CM Ellen Troxclair..."

June 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...sure he was the first coun­cil member after the mayor to take the floor: "I just want my colleagues..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Racism Report Released

Group focuses on five issues to combat institutional racism

"...help dismantle the glaring problem in ostensibly progressive Austin. Mayor Steve Adler formed the task force in November, in..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ready for Solar and Recycling Too

Council approves solar roofs and textile recycling pilot

"...The proposal raised some misgivings on the dais – Mayor Steve Adler worried that the requirement might affect affordability,..."

Feb. 6, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Inauguration Highlights and Shadows

New City Council sworn in amid mixed omens

"...additional bit of official business in the re-election of Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo (D9). D1 CM Ora Houston..."

Jan. 9, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Election Notes

Emptying out the dregs from this election

"...Prop 1 PAC Spending: If Mayor Steve Adler's "Go Big" Mobility Bond had lost, it..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Grove Mediation Faces Timing Conflict

Standoff continues over Grove as topic barrels toward another hearing before City Council

"...Last week, the Bull Creek Road Coali­tion wrote to Mayor Steve Adler and the rest of City Council that,..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: ACL Fest Part II

ACL Fest isn't a pair of weekend-long sit-ins, it's one two-week-long campaign

"...to set, Willie walked offstage and shook hands with Mayor Steve Adler. For most musicians, meeting the mayor is..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: Save the Coyotes!

A morning on wild, wild life, an afternoon on workers’ rights

"...the suburbs, unlike the current 10-1 Council. That prompted Mayor Pro Tem and sole Council veteran Kathie Tovo to..."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Rio Rita Moves to Badlands

Was Chicon venue pushed, or did they jump?

"...Spaces rally, and will only bring more focus on Mayor Steve Adler's omnibus resolution on creating a sustainable arts..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Save Our Spaces March: "Give Us the Keys!"

Creative Alliance leads artists on a second line down Second

"...with the budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. When Mayor Steve Adler introduced his Omnibus Resolution for the Austin..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

What to Make of It

Local activists seek justice for black lives

"...Styles points to the significance of both Mayor Steve Adler and Chief Acevedo's public response following the..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

REV UP the Vote

A local campaign aims to boost the disability vote

"...Among the council members, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and CMs Ora Houston and..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Solving the Right Problems

Nonprofit ride-hailing app hits Austin

"...optimism, enthusiasm, and resolve. Nearly six months deep into Mayor Steve Adler's "Year of Mobility," transportation options and policy..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Filling the Gap

In the wake of Uber and Lyft's exit, drivers and riders look for alternatives

"...spent $223.15 for each of their 38,539 votes. And Mayor Steve Adler and others have been clear that they're..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Money Doesn’t Talk, It Swears

Uber and Lyft spending $8 million-plus to sell Proposition 1

"...– the previous standard was $1.2 million spent by Mayor Steve Adler in his 2014 campaign. Even the generally..."

April 30, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Austin Creative Alliance's Summit Report

The service organization moves beyond talk with four ideas on how the city can expand its cultural infrastructure

"...Finally, that looks to be changing. On Feb. 26, Mayor Steve Adler unveiled his Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ann Kitchen Not Going Anywhere for Now

City Clerk invalidates petition to recall District 5 council member

"...In a March 4 memo to Mayor Steve Adler, City Clerk Jannette Goodall said that the..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Council: Rosewood Moves Forward

Nondiscrimination ordinance stalls

"...actual meeting didn’t get rolling until about 3:30pm, leading Mayor Steve Adler to quip, “It’s Feb. 25 – still,”..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Not Just STRs

Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu

"...Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo will introduce a resolution (Item..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Police Firings, Uber Conspirings

Police union accuses Acevedo of retaliation

"...indirectly, and bring the total to 96. As promised, Mayor Steve Adler is proposing a "peer-to-peer" app-branding system (aka..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

All This and TNC’s Too!

First 2016 Council meeting promises plenty of action

"...extensive petition campaign to block any stronger ordinance, and Mayor Steve Adler is scrambling to find a middle ground..."

Jan. 19, 2016 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

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

"...• Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo (D5): an emphasis on school..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...200 loud voices in the Council Chamber." – Outgoing Mayor Lee Leffingwell's advice to incoming Mayor Steve Adler (Jan...."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature

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