Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

"...before Council it would have a different outcome.” CM Natasha Harper-Madison responded to the news in a statement which..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...the 2022 election, two of Council's staunchest pro-housing members, Natasha Harper-Madison in District 1 and Paige Ellis in D8,..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Poised to Pass Three Housing Supply-Friendly Items

The most controversial would allow larger apartment complexes near single-family homes

"...Ryan Alter, Zo Qadri, Chito Vela, José Velásquez, and Natasha Harper-Madison – that would expand an existing density bonus..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...are surprised by the disparity numbers," D1 Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison said at the May 2 work session. "It's..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Careful What You Wish For

The Council meeting that couldn’t wait until Thursday

"...dismiss City Manager Cronk (on a 10-1 vote, with Natasha Harper-Madison opposed), Council also voted not to consider the..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk Fired Effective Tomorrow

Pushing for a police contract Council didn't want sealed it

"...Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, who was the only CM to vote against..."

Feb. 15, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Former Sidewinder Space Now Open as After-Hours Club the Cut

Victory Grill owner and partners hope to fix long-idle outdoor stage

"...from late last year to staff of Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, residents near Victory Grill complained of loud music..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

With Project Connect in Flux, Here’s How to Get Involved

Community engagement so far has lacked diversity

"...in engaging before," she said. Thus far, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison likes what she's seen from community engagement. "It's..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...many people as are currently enrolled; Renteria and CM Natasha Harper-Madison, who both represent lower-income districts, said this expansion..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

November 8 Election Endorsements

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...Mayor: Celia Israel Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison District 3: José Velasquez District 5 (dual): Ryan..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike

Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs

"...did free up four CMs (Vanessa Fuen­tes, Macken­zie Kel­ly, Natasha Harper-Madison, and Paige Ellis, the latter two of whom..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: The Ghosts of Austin’s Future

Two different City Councils; four different land use results

"...Two incumbents will win reelection easily (Paige Ellis and Natasha Harper-Madison), and José Velásquez is a heavy favorite to..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison. The incumbent has provoked some folks with her..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...Council of Austin for Kirk Watson; D1 Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison for Stephanie Bazan, and a list of 25..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...regulations regarding those fees; amendments proposed by Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison and Chito Vela that would've limited those fee..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...and the local League of Women Voters: District 1's Natasha Harper-Madison and her challengers on Thu., Sept. 8, 6pm..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...Natasha Harper-Madison (i)..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Extends Contract With Kroll to Continue Austin Police Review

Phase C to examine APD complaint and grievance procedures

"...– prompted the December 2019 resolution by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison that called for the work Kroll has been..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...CMs Paige Ellis, Kathie Tovo, and Leslie Pool; CMs Natasha Harper-Madison and Ann Kitchen are almost certain to vote..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...CMs Paige Ellis, Kathie Tovo, and Leslie Pool; CMs Natasha Harper-Madison and Ann Kitchen and Mayor Pro Tem Alison..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...dais, Tovo amended the resolution, carried by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, to require consultation with the HLC, the city's..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...this is great! I'm going to call [Coun­cil ­Member] Natasha Harper-Madison and see if we can get some cots...."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Is a “Stop-and-Frisk” City, Ongoing APD Review Reveals

Kroll report documents ongoing questionable, inequitable policing

"...Several Council members were alarmed by Kroll's findings, particularly Natasha Harper-Madison, who authored the December 2019 resolution (known as..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy

Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics

"...D-Driftwood; as well as City Council Members in Austin (Natasha Harper-Madison and Chito Vela) and San Antonio (Teri Castillo..."

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Local Political Quotes of 2021

Some spoke truth to power and others introduced foot to mouth

"...– Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison in a Feb. 21 tweet addressing Council members'..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...explores a mayoral bid, along with Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison and Council Member Vanessa Fuentes. Casar says he'll..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Female Leaders of Color Honored in Mosaic Art at Austin Public Library

The Legends Mosaics will be a permanent installation

"...leadership, and Austin city council members Vanessa Fuentes and Natasha Harper Madison will present each leader and their portrait...."

Oct. 6, 2021 Arts Post by W. A. Brenner

Council Funds “One-Stop Shop” to Help Former Prisoners

A relatively light agenda approved notable items related to the criminal justice system

"...funds, via a budget amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison in August 2020, toward wraparound services for people..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Help for Former Prisoners, An APD Shooting Settlement

Also, a split decision in SAN 2.0 ballot language suit

"...funds, via a budget amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison in August 2020, toward wraparound services for people..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: A Balanced Budget, Without Much Drama

But many hours of deliberation over two days on the dais

"...Tovo and Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison closely scrutinized their colleagues’ budget amendments for precisely..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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