Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...advocate for Austin, has championed important initiatives like the 2016 Mobility Bond, and has collaborated well with his colleagues..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

A Sign Ahead of Its Time?

District 6 Council candidate Jimmy Flannigan takes aim at incumbent Don Zimmerman for allegedly posting campaign signs too early

"...With an election still months away, some City Council races are already..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Slinging Mud: Sampson vs. Travillion

In response to challenger Arthur Sampson's attacks, Travis County Commissioner front-runner Jeff Travillion joked, "I'm surprised to learn what a bad person I am."

"...when you thought it was safe to wait for November, another election pops up – this one the Democratic..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: More Connected Than Thou

Multimodal objections to a multimodal project

"...will vote today (Aug. 7) to approve the municipal election scheduled for Nov. 4, and to include on that..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Austin at Large: Old Beliefs, No Longer True

One in five Texas voters have never known a non-embarrassing ruling regime

"...One in five Texans registered to vote in this election was not on the voter rolls in November 2016...."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...operated by the proposed 8.75-cent property tax on the November ballot – are much larger in scope than the..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Stupidity – It’s Not Essential

It’s absurd out there, but you can still make good decisions, now and in November

"...forfeited the right to not be stupid back in 2016, and they're totally looking at the petty decisions of..."

May 15, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Laura Morrison Announces Mayoral Campaign

Council vet to campaign on "transparency, inclusiveness, collaboration"

"...been speculated – she filed the paperwork initiating her November challenge to incumbent Mayor Steve Adler. A court ruling..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sound on Sound Review: Descendents

Milo Aukerman and the punks for president!

"...“Are you like me and you just want this election to be over?” Milo Aukerman polled the audience at..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lege, Statewide, and Beyond

What does Trump's toxicity mean for downballot races?

"...a 6% margin. If that number carries on to November, that would be the narrowest GOP victory in the..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Legalize it! Tax it!

Colorado voters pass pot tax; Maine voters legalize it

"...It may be an off-year election, but voters are still high on pot measures, with..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...Amendments And Props: Early voting for the Nov. 5 election continues through Friday, Nov. 1 (see "Civics 101"). As..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature

TX-31: MJ Hegar vs. John Carter

"Quality of representation"

"..."This election is less about 'R' versus 'D,'" Hegar says, "and..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

"...a separate form and mail it to the county’s election office; but if they make the change in person,..."

April 10, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...or update your voting address in time for the November general election. If you can't find a registration form..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

'Don't Call Me Sir'

Move over Davis and Abbott

"...proudly added that he'll be running for president in 2016. Recognizing that many people are upset and unhappy with..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...is competing with dozens of other cities, in an election year, for a shrinking pot of "New Starts" transit..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

U.S. Rep Will Hurd Walks the Purple Line at Trib Fest

Outbound GOP rep tells opening-night crowd: "Texas is a jump ball."

"...Hurd, R-Helotes – whose decision to not run for re-election kicked off a "Texodus" of GOP incumbents that may..."

Sept. 26, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Commissioners Ponder D.A. / C.A. Merger

Court punts Lege agenda decision to Dec. 11 [UPDATE]

"...responsibilities. Escamilla proposed the possibility to Moore after her 2016 election, anticipating clearing the way with his own retirement..."

Dec. 10, 2018 News Post by Michael King

5th Circuit Upholds Voter ID Law

Requirements will stay in place for now

"...be in violation of the Voting Rights Act in 2016...."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Power Up With These Animated Music Videos

Cover star Eric Power picks five of his best band collaborations

"...“I made it two years ago, during November 2016. The election made a strong impact on the..."

April 20, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Self-Defense in the Trump Era

Targeted groups take safety into their own hands

"...The 2016 presidential election surfaced skeletons in America’s closet that many..."

Jan. 7, 2017 Sports Post by Tucker Whatley

The Road to Improvement

Aug. 8, 2016 Postmarks

Norman Lear to Receive AFF Award

Norman Lear will get AFF Outstanding Television Writer Award

"...announcements. The Austin Film Festival, which takes place October 29-November 5, has just announced Norman Lear, producer of the..."

April 9, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beside the Point: Referendum, Texas

Let's vote on ... something, anything, and all of the time

"...must be honored by the city, meaning voters in November will vote on whether they'd like to take a..."

July 20, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...1) Money Didn't Buy Love A lengthy battle over..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...How does it feel seeing sexual assault become an election issue?..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...like Rio Grande City were infuriated, and by early 2016 troopers in Starr and Hidalgo counties had stopped writing..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Vela to Waffling Dukes: Go Now

Updated: Dukes confirms she will be on the floor today

"...state rep anounced in September that, after winning the November election, she would resign her seat Jan. 10. Why..."

Jan. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...and then in the power vacuum created by his 2016 departure. As vacancies in the city's executive corps stacked..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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