Austin Municipal Bonds: The 'CliffsNotes' version

It's real simple:'yes' seven times

"...the hour when folks like you cram the ballot propositions, hoping to God you kinda-sorta understand what the hell..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...2) Threet received vengeance not justice: prosecution prejudged Threet, his..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on his group's plans to translate the success of Prop. 2 into a national ban on gay marriageHeadlines• Rest..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Endorsements

"...takes seriously the responsibility of being mayor.Travis County Bond Propositions Travis County voters traditionally vote overwhelmingly in favor of..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature

Road Show

watson goes to washington to talk transportation; city backs off of terrace pud money, no settlement yet with gary bradley, city may step in to stop expansion of hyde park baptist church, council to consider retail space at csc.

"...Watson seems to be aiming at with his new proposed $75 million in transportation funding for the May bond..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Just Say No

Council Draws on Tomorrow Plan to Redirect Growth

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

May 22, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Wasting Ink On Weak Arguments From The Uninformed

"...Dear Editor, Louis Black’s Prop. 2 columns follow his standard formula [“Page Two,” Oct...."

Nov. 3, 2008 Postmarks

'Chronicle' Betrays Constituency

"...Dear Editor, The Chronicle argument against Prop. 2 shares the same basic misunderstanding of real estate..."

Oct. 20, 2008 Postmarks

Democratic Disagreements and the Election

What will county election results mean for local Dems?

"...Will Travis County voters do to Republicans in 2006 what they did to Proposition 2 last week?..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...Proposition A: $93.44 million for roadway, drainage, bridge, bicycle, and..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Proposition What?

"...Dear Editor, I think the rail line proposed in Prop. 1 is more an amusement park ride..."

Oct. 27, 2014 Postmarks

Early City Vote Mixed

Most props & bonds passing -- but not all

"...for the City of Austin Charter changes and bond propositions -- as well as the Central Health Prop. 1..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Pondering the Props

The ballot language of the proposed charter amendments, with Chronicle translations

"...adopted ballot order and language for seven charter amendment propositions in all, to be considered by voters in the..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Tax and Spend ... and Pave

Travis County voters say yes to more roads.

"...-- 14% of them -- passed all four bond propositions by respectable margins...."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

"...board the reasoning behind each of the three bond proposals on the ballot in the upcoming May 2 city..."

April 3, 1998 Column by Nick Barbaro

AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail

Two propositions pass, but voters reject two more

"...is reeling tonight, as two of its four bond proposals were defeated at the ballot box. Voters backed two..."

May 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Bond on Bond

All seven propositions on the current ballot represent a triumph of thought, vision, and planning

"...that if you calculated it out, without even including proportionate amounts from the budgets for defense and running the..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Beside the Point

Attempts to debate Props. 1 and 2 produce only polarized statements and crowd heckling

"...Editor Louis Black's "Page Two" screed last week against Propositions 1 and 2 – the "open government" and "clean..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

ACC Propositions and Board of Trustees

Austin Community College bonds, tax rate increase, and board of trustees

"...The following endorsements initially addressed only the ACC bond propositions (numbered 1 and 2), plus a proposal to raise..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Proposition Will Shut Down Government, Not Open It UpDear Editor,..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...an Austin golden age, and the fact that after 25 years in the public eye Nofziger is still something..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...I was married to David Van Os for 22 years. David is one of the most honorable people..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Cash and Ballots: The Latest on Campaign Finances, Turnout

With low turnout so far, only one Prop is pulling significant donations

"...to show a lopsided fundraising advantage for the progressive Prop A side of the race. Equity Action, the group..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Eight Percenters

Low turnout, voter disinterest: Yup, that's a constitutional amendment election

"...11 out of 11 Highest participation amongst registered voters: Prop 2, Regulate how homestead ad valorem taxes are calculated,..."

Nov. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

Let's protest the propositions!

"...PROP. 8 = HATE It's safe to say: 1, 2,..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by Kate Getty

Top of the Props

A roundup of the non-gay-bashing amendments

"...In addition to Prop. 2 – where Keeping Austin Weird was only too..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two

Gus Garcia is not simply the best choice for mayor on this slate but the best choice for mayor, regardless; Austin needs roads, but the road propositions that go before the electorate Tuesday are bad politics; the war in Afghanistan is a terrible misstep that played into the terrorists' hands and will have devastating consequences for our community; the Chronicle co-sponsored "Eat Drink Watch Movies" series starts Thursday.

"...to pick the next mayor and vote on bond propositions and on state constitutional amendments. The turnout is expected..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Conventional Thinking

Supporters Say Prop. 1 Is Key to Downtown's Future

"...The proposed expansion of the convention center would extend north, replacing..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

When a Hard Rain Falls

Flood Plain Residents See Ray of Hope in Prop. 3

"...Creek, which is targeted for flood control improvements under Prop.3 photograph by Robert Bryce Whenever it rains for more..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Chronicle Endorsements

"...from the bitter experience of losing to him in 2012 and 2014, and the Cypress-based educator should be applauded..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

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