Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...Libertarian for whom the free market heals all uncapped wells. Texas Supreme Court, Place 9: David Van Os The..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Meet Your New Tax Assessor

With oath of office, Elfant goes from constable to tax assessor

"...longtime constable representing Central Austin and replaces 20-year veteran Nelda Wells Spears, who retired in late 2011. Tina Morton..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Sticker Shock

New registration stickers cause more problems than they fix

"...registration tags are equally unenthusiastic. Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears told the Austin American-Statesman bluntly, "It's a..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Linebarger to County: Have We Got a Deal for You

Travis County officials spark a feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties

"...that he wants to ensure that both Tax Assessor Nelda Wells Spears and County Attorney David Escamilla are "comfortable"..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Election Gaffes

"...former Rep. Glen Maxey charged Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears with all manner of incompetence in his..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

From Ugly Political Ads to the Beauty of Return Day; and Link Up With the Obama White House

"...Republican who ran against the incumbent county Tax Assessor Nelda Wells Spears on a cut-taxes platform – which he..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...to stay out of his race against Democratic incumbent Nelda Wells Spears; they ignored his request and nominated failed..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Are Gay Politicians Targeting African-Americans?

"...Race Gets Dirty” [News, Dec. 15, 2007], highlighting incumbent Nelda Wells Spears and Glen Maxey, who are running for..."

Jan. 24, 2008 Postmarks

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...meaning he'll face the winner of the already brutal Nelda Wells Spears/Glen Maxey Democratic primary. Zimmerman's probably glad to..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

McCain Keelhauls the GOP

Democratic tide swamps a Keel brother in the Precinct 3 constable's race

"...ballot included District Attorney Ronnie Earle and Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears, both of whom easily sent off Libertarian..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...speak for myself. Our beloved Travis County voter registrar, Nelda Spears, sent my voter registration card last month, and..."

March 19, 2004 Column

Low Voter Turnout

"...speak for myself. Our beloved Travis County voter registrar, Nelda Spears, sent my voter registration card last month, and..."

March 11, 2004 Postmarks

Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2

The county's side

"...Last week, we contacted Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar Nelda Wells Spears about Con­well's claim, and she said his..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Early Money Race

"...in the tax assessor's Demo­cratic primary race show incumbent Nelda Wells Spears on top, with $47,925 collected at year's..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

East Austinite’s Plan to Sell Home Nearly Thwarted

CM Houston's historic lack of compassion

"...slap in the face of his grandparents," said Trent Spears, a friend of Spig­ner's and the son of former..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

Tax Assessor Race Getting Bloody

Burnt Orange Report debate is getting fierce

"...you want to get elbows-deep into the fight between Nelda Wells Spears and Glen Maxey, check out this thread..."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...District 46 state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, and Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears. In the abbreviated Travis Co. district attorney..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Supports Jan Patterson

"...you said Glen Maxey waged a “vicious campaign” against Nelda Wells Spears when he ran against her for the..."

Feb. 25, 2010 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...not liable for tax payment," said Tax Assessor Collector Nelda Wells Spears. "Taxpayers are responsible for requesting a tax..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...filing of Libertarian David McDaniel. Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector: Nelda Wells Spears..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...a bloodbath, as Glen Maxey's challenge to 16-year incumbent Nelda Wells Spears has caused a huge rift in the..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...County? Are you sure? On Tuesday, county tax assessor Nelda Wells Spears -- also Travis Co.'s voter registrar --..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Tax Assessor-Collector: Nelda Wells Spears..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Tax Assessor-Collector: Nelda Wells Spears..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...while. We would be fools to let her go.Tax Assessor-CollectorNelda Wells Spears..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Then There's This... : Austin's Never-Ending Story

Deadline reporting on the city of reinvention

"...girl can dream. As most Chronicle readers already know, Wells Dunbar, who rode herd over the "City Hall Hustle"..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

HD 50: How Many Dems Does It Take to Hold a District?

Candidates make final efforts to reach voters

"...Nelda Wells Spears..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Garry Brown's Endorsements

"...former County Commissioner Karen Huber, former County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears, and former Judge Charlie Baird. Yes, I..."

Sept. 16, 2013 Postmarks

Property Tax Deadline Approaching

Monthly payment plans are available

"...Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant (elected in November to replace Nelda Wells Spears and interim collector Tina Morton), "A payment..."

Jan. 24, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

Headlines

"...assessor-collector, replacing Tina Morton, who served as interim after Nelda Wells Spears' retirement in late 2011. See "Meet Your..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

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