Point Austin: Sick and Tired

Council moves toward commonsense ordinance, despite business resistance

"...30 hours worked for the employer." That's the fundamental provision of the "paid sick time" ordinance that will come..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Reviving Austin's Cab Industry

ATX Co-op Taxi splits the difference between traditional taxis and ridesharing

"...and blue taxicabs whipping around for new fares. Most prominent, perhaps, were the relatively new lime green cabs belonging..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Right to Respect

"...has a right to be treated with respect. We’re proud to live in and represent the diverse families who..."

Aug. 22, 2016 Postmarks

Juneteenth Parade and Celebration 2016

"...Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo greeted the crowd as the..."

June 21, 2016 Photo Gallery

An Austin Salute 2 Prince

"...Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo reads a proclamation declaring June..."

June 2, 2016 Photo Gallery

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...10-1 committee has made her one of the most prominent and vocal council members currently on the dais. She's..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New Music Commission Convenes

“Data is everything right now,” says newly elected chair Nakia

"...Reynoso, and Buddy Quaid; activist/publisher Gavin Garcia, Latin music promoter Al Duarte, music educator Marshall Escamilla, Austin Urban Music..."

Aug. 4, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: Budgets Is Hard

Council begins digging into the budget details, and it ain't easy

"...framework of the forecast, the next stages in the process, and what looks solid vs. what remains, at this..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Fundraising Highlights

First period $$ deadline brings early numbers

"...campaign treasurer filings as of June 30) is novice mayoral candidate Steve Adler, who garnered $366,192 in contributions and..."

July 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Council: A Toy Store Full of Puzzles

The mayor’s Downtown Puzzle proposal returns to Council this week

"...still growing last week, finally hitting (with addenda) 103 Items. Nearly 30 are zoning matters (with their own procedural..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Heating Up the HOT Tax

Mayor moves to defend his solutions to the “Downtown Puzzle”

"...won't lack for work today, Aug. 31, with a 100-plus-Item agenda that features the second public hearing on the..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council-Manager or Managing Council?

Mayor backs down on private funding of staff, but Council doubts remain

"...Although it still appears as Item 35 on today's City Council agenda (Thursday, Feb. 26),..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Austin City Council Shows Surprising Interest in Upzoning

Mayor throws a curveball in advance of Monday's new Land Development Code revision report

"...The most startling recommendation came from Mayor Steve Adler: What if we allowed triplexes throughout the..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bonus Points for Affordability

One council member hopes to ensure bonus program developers are building affordable housing on-site

"...One such resource, the city's density bonus program (DBP) – crafted in part to widen affordable housing..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love

City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle

"...(Sept. 28) is that the juvenile curfew discussion – Item 103 on the 103-Item agenda – was set for..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Budget Crunch Time [UPDATE]

City Council continues final number-crunching

"...reviewing final possibilities for cutting, increasing, or moving funds. Mayor Steve Adler led with a list of $13.3 million..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...meeting was lighter than it had been in weeks. Mayor Steve Adler wished everybody a “Happy New Fiscal Year,”..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

A Brighter Idea?

Morrison and Tovo propose smaller rate increase

"...Everybody has something to say about Austin Energy's proposed rate increase, and our elected officials are no exception...."

Feb. 8, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list of..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list of..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: First One In

McCracken cracks open his war chest in officially declaring his candidacy for mayor

"...the first official announcement of a major candidate for mayor: unmistakable political theatre. "With great humility and strong ­confidence..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council: Let's Hear It for Humanity

Anti-refugee resolution dies in committee

"...and the workload is relatively light, but also because Mayor Steve Adler and District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool..."

Dec. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Referred to Committee

Quite a few items pushed to the curb in late Council session

"...Despite his late public email push, Mayor Steve Adler’s proposal for more staffing was sent to..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Step One: Create an LGBTQ Commission

It takes a village to forge a better quality of life for everybody

"...Three months after Mayor Steve Adler announced plans to create an LGBTQ Quality..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Advocates Ask Council to Solve Rape Kit Backlog

APD’s DNA lab closure puts 1,300 kits on hold indefinitely

"...Victims' advocates joined Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and District 4 Council Member..."

July 29, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

The Road to 10-1: Filling the Ballot

Official candidates at 29 and counting entering final week

"...applications for the Nov. 4 municipal election: four for mayor, and 25 spread through the 10 City Council districts...."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Michael King

CodeNEXT Version 2.0 Is Here

Adler, Hart reveal second draft of land use code rewrite

"...use code rewrite is finally here. On Friday morning, Mayor Steve Adler, interim City Manager Elaine Hart, and CodeNEXT..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Council: How Big Is Just Right?

Council moves forward on Mobility Bond, “Smart Corridors”

"...but moved forward on a couple of Big Ideas: Mayor Steve Adler’s “Go Big” Mobility Bond and an attempt..."

Aug. 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

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