The Return of 'Open Government Online'

Council takes steps towards greater online transparency.

"...campaign and divisive election, the SOS Alliance and ACLU-backed "open government online" city charter amendment was defeated at the..."

Oct. 31, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Vote for Proposition 11 and Open Government

"...who votes against it and make the votes available online. Your explanation that it is not worth recording the..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Postmarks

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...year's general election ballot that could remake Austin city government. Nor an economic development agreement with Apple, a headline-grabbing..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Clean Water, Clean Government Campaign Kicks Off

SOS Alliance wants more open and more proactive government on aquifer issues

"...Most anyone at City Hall would tell you that open government is a bright idea. But city officials may..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Praise for Gregor; Anger at City Government

"...of City Council members and the city manager promising open government and empowering neighborhoods don’t match reality. I hope..."

June 19, 2007 Postmarks

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...to Gov. Greg Abbott an update to the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to reinstate provisions, struck down by..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Open Meetings, Empty Heads

No talking at City Hall unless we're all invited

"...he's been made the poster boy for the Great Open Meetings Scandal of 2011 – because he lists more..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Comptroller Touts Her Open-Book Policy

Susan Combs holds up her agency as a model of state transparency

"...said she hopes she can cut down on accidental government waste and relieve some pressure on the state budget...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"

"...who complain regularly about transparency and accountability in city government can fit into the room, festivities will start at..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...the Red River Cultural District has urged the local government to provide the organization with an immediate aid package,..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...SXSW Online’s programming announcement teased other intriguing conversational partners: Samantha Bee..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Local Students Face an Open-Ended Spring Break

School's out for ...

"...announced it will be moving all spring semester classes online, according to University President Greg Fenves...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Genius of the Crowd ... Source

Austin programmers look to create a public redesign of the city's website

"...website (www.ci.austin.tx.us, or the less typographically challenging www.cityofaustin.org) went online in 1995 "as one of the few municipal government..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...office calendars for conspiratorial "insight" and proposes Big Brother "open" government...."

April 28, 2006 Column

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

How to Read a Charter Amendment

Ballot language too confusing? Let us translate!

"...have aroused more controversy than the two "Clean Water/Clean Government" amendments submitted via petitions by the Save Our Springs..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

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"...Openly Taking StanceDear Editor,..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column

Point Austin: A Living City

When you vote on Saturday, keep in mind the real soul of the city

"...polarized debate over Props. 1 and 2, aka the "open government" and "clean water" amendments. "In these polarized debates,..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: Indecent Proposals

Indecent Proposals: If you oppose these propositions, you must be on the take

"...and serving the "truth," rallying to mold and restrict government because it (representative government) and we (citizens, voters) can't..."

May 5, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

"...Austin website. Partly in response to last year's defeated Open Government Online amendment, in 2008 the city plans on..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...early on, to completely transform the procedures of city government, to promote more citizen engagement, to get folks involved..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Ballot Battle

Judge rules city must rewrite ballot language covering open-government and clean water charter amendment propositions

"...5pm Monday to rewrite the ballot language covering the "open government online" and "clean water" amendments. Unlike George Mason's..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Check Your Scopes

"Clean Austin" says Liveable City report supports Prop. 1; Liveable City says 'um ... no it doesn't.'

"...The controversy over Liveable City's study of the "Open Government Online" Proposition 1 landed at City Council last..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Cyber-Arithmetic

"...land in the fragile Barton Springs Watershed and implement Open Government Online (Prop. 1) [“Point Austin,” News, April 21]...."

April 26, 2006 Postmarks

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"...insider newsletter In Fact Daily, appears hostile to the Open Government Online amendment sponsors. While a fine reporter, Ms...."

Feb. 24, 2006 Column

Meetings Violation, Investigation at City Hall? (Updated)

Website alleges malfeasance; Co. Attorney reviewing complaint

"...meetings with one another and the mayor may violate open meeting laws, word comes that a complaint's been filed..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

SOS Electioneering

"...Watershed, among other measures to protect Barton Springs. The Open Government Online charter amendment would – if approved by..."

Dec. 21, 2005 Postmarks

Beside the Point

Disneyland has its civic virtues

"...receive tips on turning Downtown Austin into a giant open-air T.G.I. Friday's like San Diego's "historic" Gaslamp Quarter (think..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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