Tributes Pour in for Chris Riley, the Kind Colossus of Austin Urbanism

Former Council member passed this week at 60 from cancer

"...to Council in 2007, beating fellow former Planning Commissioner Perla Cavazos in a landslide for Council Place 1. In..."

July 31, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Goodman Out, Garza In

Road to 10-1 gets a little more crowded

"...Meanwhile, in District 3, 2009 Council candidate Perla Cavazos told Newsdesk she has decided not to run..."

April 8, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Perla Cavazos, former Council candidate (2009) and legislative director for..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

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

"...Perla Cavazos, former Council candidate (2009) and legislative director for..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...Perla Cavazos, former Council candidate (2009) and legislative director, is..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...perspective to the failings of the at-large system was Perla Cavazos, who unsuccessfully ran against Chris Riley in 2009..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: A Bridge Too Far

Doggett and Castro face off in a battle imposed by the GOP

"...over the long years) and former City Council candidate Perla Cavazos; each declined to name a favorite, said they..."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Breaking Down the Boxes

A look at the numbers in the Place 3 race

"...it counts – a much better situation than, say, Perla Cavazos in 2009. She dominated southeast Austin against Chris..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Place 1: Significant Minor Victories

"...speaking. Riley last ran in 2009, when he bested Perla Cavazos with a 66% showing. That campaign was to..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/27/10

Local campaign finance report rundown

"...include zoning attorney Nikelle Meade, former City Council candidate Perla Cavazos, the law offices of superpowered local law firm..."

Oct. 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories: Task Force Tango

Comprehensive planning group struggles to find its role

"...to empower a newly formed outreach committee, chaired by Perla Cavazos, for that purpose and more specifically the second..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Fundraising Battle in Precinct 4

City Hall influence showing up in county commissioner's race

"...players such as former council candidate and Planning Commis­sion­er Perla Cavazos and city employee and former Zoning and Platting..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Top 9 City Council Stories

"...with Bill Spelman running unopposed and Chris Riley blowing Perla Cavazos outta the water...."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: All Things Bright and Comprehensive

One man's diversity is another woman's usual suspects

"...Advisory Task Force Members Margaret Cooper (chair)Roger L. Cauvin Perla Cavazos Scooter CheathamG. Kent Collins Rob D’Amico Wilhelmina R...."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Introducing ... Lee's Long List

"...Perla Cavazos, former City Council candidate..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...go door-to-door providing energy-efficiency consultations. (In her council campaign, Perla Cavazos had advocated something similar in Austin.) The two..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Place 1: Surprising Riley Avalanche

Cavazos vows to stay involved in community

"...totals showed Chris Riley with a 2-1 lead over Perla Cavazos, the race was clearly over...."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Power of Boxes

Some precincts can turn an election; others can't

"...PRECINCTBallotsLeffingwellMcCrackenStrayhornRileyCavazos 342 (Barton Hills Elementary, South)1,148680276154683407 256 (Casis Elementary, West)900358270244670178..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...Austin's 51st mayor. In Place 1, Chris Riley blew Perla Cavazos out of the water, while two incumbents and..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature

Strayhorn, Ingalls, and the Comeback That Wasn't

After running an attack-filled campaign, Strayhorn gracious in defeat

"...at the head of its slate that also included Perla Cavazos, Mike Martinez, Bill Spelman, and Sam Osemene. Since..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Cavazos: 'I'm Not Going to Disappear'

Place 1 candidate upbeat despite solid loss

"...Austin City Council Place 1 candidate Perla Cavazos isn't quite ready to throw in the towel,..."

May 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Riley Up 2-1 in Place 1

Former Planning Commissioner appears to have insurmountable lead.

"...voting totals show him with a 2-1 lead over Perla Cavazos in the race for Austin City Council Place..."

May 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Results

Leffingwell takes the lead

"...Perla Cavazos: 33.35%..."

May 9, 2009 News Post by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 Municipal Election

"...Perla Cavazos has also been a breath of fresh air..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

Grading the Campaign Ads: Who Did Their Homework?

Which candidates did their homework?

"...Perla Cavazos: "Is This Austin?"..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

Election Night Campaign Parties

"...Perla Cavazos: Alligator Grill, 3003 S. Lamar..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Campaign Ad Nauseam

The Hust dissects the ads on the airwaves this election

"...ad round-up! Thrill to our deconstructions of ads from Perla Cavazos, Chris Riley, Sheryl Cole, Lee Leffingwell, Brewster McCracken..."

May 7, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Experience and Identity

Place 1 opponents offer different bios, styles, priorities

"...quite different local demographic groups. Either Chris Riley or Perla Cavazos would bring real strengths to the council, and..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Upcoming Candidate Forums

"...BETTER AUSTIN TODAY EVENT with endorsees Lee Leffingwell, Perla Cavazos, Mike Martinez, and Bill Spelman. Wednesday, May 6,..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...Perla Cavazos has also been a breath of fresh air..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

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