Otherwise Like-Minded Voters Split on Prop. 2

Proposition 2 created a big divide among voters who typically agree on most things

"...The most notable feature of the Proposition 2 vote was the closeness. Overall, the "nays" only..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Prop. 2 Coup

Not Your Same Old Song and Dance

"...Mayor Kirk Watson climbed atop a TV station platform and beamed down on the crowd. To be sure, the..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Prop 1 Election Results

Uber and Lyft vs. Austin, the numbers through the night

"...The term "unprecedented" is abused and overused in politics, but two corporations – General Motors-backed..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Prop. 1

State prop. gets overshadowed by electoral hot topics

"...rail system, also on the ballot will be State Proposition 1, which could put $1.5 bil­lion a year into road..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Prop 1 Partying

Council members toast passage of transpo prop, look to future

"...as City Council members gathered to celebrate passage of Proposition 1 while several of their colleagues in the Travis..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Adler to Vote "Against" Prop. 1

Mayor announces opposition to TNC proposition on Monday

"...to proclaim his official opposition to the tenets of Proposition 1. “I believe such a vote puts Austin and..."

April 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Let's Go Phone Poll Supports Prop 1

Initial mid-September survey yields 52% support

"...– the umbrella political action committee created to support Proposition 1, the Austin rail and road bond - released..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Despite Loss, Prop. 2 Makes Its Point

The amendment lost – but not without sending a message

"...Although Proposition 2 was voted down 52% to 48%, the strong..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

KKK Takes Spotlight Away From Other Prop. 2 Backers

Fundamentalists are shocked that Klan agrees with them

"...rally planned in Austin on Saturday will provide his anti-Proposition 2 campaign with the kind of press coverage that..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Group Says Prop. 2 Could Make Straight Marriage Illegal

And the Klan supports it, too!

"...Faulty wording in a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage poses a bigger threat..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate

City officials deny claims on background checks

"...Last week, I reported, as Travis Consi­dine of pro-Prop. 1 PAC Ridesharing Works for Austin told me, that..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Campaign Finance Reports Shed Light on Prop 1 PAC Spending

Ridesharing Works coffer dwarfs rival PAC

"...week, the Chronicle reported that both sides of the Proposition 1 debate were accusing the other of being bought..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Prop. 1's Mass Transit Fail

"...Dear Editor, The endorsements for Proposition 1 get curiouser and curiouser. The “'Chronicle' Endorsements” [News,..."

Oct. 25, 2010 Postmarks

Drawing Lines on Prop. 1

The city debates campaign finance reform.

"...The fight over Proposition 1 is finally heating up. If passed, Prop. 1,..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Primer on Prop. 1

Mike Clark-Madison summarizes the Austin Fair Elections Act.

"...a public financing system for campaigns of city council candidates (through city bloc grants and matching funds, which may..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Problem Is the 'Chronicle'; Vote Yes on Prop. 2

"...Editor, Michael King’s misleading attack [“Point Austin,” News, Oct. 17] on the Stop Domain Subsidies charter amendment is consistent..."

Oct. 21, 2008 Postmarks

The Road to Prop 1

"...2014..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

More on Prop. 1

"...like to respond to the editor’s inquiry [“Postmarks,” Oct. 21] as to how I concluded that 96% of the..."

Oct. 24, 2011 Postmarks

Mapping Prop. 1

"...Nov. 8 city voting on the Mobility Bond (aka Prop. 1). Two in particular – the percent of support..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Prop. 2 on the Radio

Chronicle news editor and Stop Domain Subsidies founder to debate on KOOP

"...still haven't decided on which side you fall on Proposition 2, perhaps the following might help. Press release from..."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Central Health Prop. 1: Opponents' Arguments

"...1) St. David's HealthCare..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature

Prop. 1 Endorsement Questionable

"...Dear Editor, With its endorsement of county bond Proposition 1 [“November Props & Bonds,” News, Oct. 14], 96%..."

Oct. 18, 2011 Postmarks

Props 1 and 2 Will Hurt, Not Help

"...Editor, We are all parks, trails, open-space, and clean-water advocates who have worked for decades to protect..."

May 10, 2006 Postmarks

Prop. 1: The CART Before the Train

"...Urban Rail Bond No: 108,396 (57.2%) Yes: 81,107 (42.8%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Prop 1: Austin Chooses to Move

Proposition 1 passes 59.1% to 40.9%

"...the early voting returns. He told reporters, "I'm excited, and now the work begins," noting that the early vote..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Cleanliness, Godliness, and Money

Critics charge that Clean Water Clean Government's finances are a bit murky

"...so-called Clean Water Clean Government PAC, formed to promote Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 on the city election ballot,..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...Prop 1..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...coalition group Equity Action, along with various other Democratic and progressive organizations. Prop B is backed by the Austin..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...ballot by citizen initiative, that has two parts: "to (1) eliminate enforcement of low-­level marijuana offenses and (2) ban..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

May 1 Special Election Results: First Five Win, Last Three Lose

$1 million buys camping ban; strong-mayor couldn't be weaker

"...The folks behind Proposition B, the citizen initiative to re-criminalize public camping in..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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