Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill

State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide

"...spend money on infrastructure? On Tuesday night, they voted 3-1 to spend $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Don’t Drink That Water! Vote for Prop K Instead?

Council member pushes efficiency audit after boil notice

"...Now that our aquapocalypse is over (boil water at..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Road to 10-1

The City Council districting destination is settled. Is anybody driving the bus?

"...before had marked the dramatic victory of a ballot proposition that would ultimately redesign Austin city politics. The passage..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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

Mayor's Ex-Budget Chief Joins Prop K Team

Another strange bedfellow

"...Supporters of Proposition K (the "efficiency audit") have been taking a pounding..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Lays Out Slow, Steady Plan to Enact Prop B

Arrests will be a "last resort" in phased plan to move camp residents over coming months

"...The return to the pre-2019 rules on where and how Austin­ites without homes can..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Prop 8 Upheld

Aw, hell...

"...6-1! Prop 8 is being upheld in California. So sez..."

May 26, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

City Accused of Killing Contracts in Retaliation for Prop B Support

City spokesperson denies political retribution against Austin Independent Business Alliance in ongoing convention center drama

"...contracts with the organization because of its support for Proposition B (which would require a referendum for any major..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...Red River Cultural District, the image urged voting against Proposition B in the Nov. 5 election. The ensuing defeat..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...seems Texas voters will pay for new pipes. With 2,912 (35.54%) of the state's 8,193 precincts reporting, the plan..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

No on Prop F

"...the top office in the city, we strongly oppose Proposition F. If successful at the polls on May 1,..."

March 31, 2021 Postmarks

Thoughts on Prop J

"...residents who plan on voting for both Beto and Proposition J should reflect on their priorities. Hyde Park has..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Postmarks

Don't Be Fooled by Prop. 4

"...McIntyre, Cory Walton, Bill Stout, 30 organizational endorsers of Proposition 3 (including the coveted League of Women Voters and..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Postmarks

Campaign Telegram #1

Election day notes

"...KXAN is reporting polling that shows that Prop. 2 (the SDS charter amendment) is going down badly,..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Prop B Passed. Now What?

We must prioritize long-term solutions for homelessness over easier-to-implement changes such as temporary shelters

"...On May 1, Austin voters overwhelmingly voiced that the city's current approach..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Elizabeth Heitkemper

The AggreGAYtor: August 1

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• Ignoring the irony, a Christian New Jersey bed..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Props 1 and 2 Will Hurt, Not Help

"...to protect and improve Austin’s environment, and we oppose Propositions 1 and 2. We worked all last summer and..."

May 10, 2006 Postmarks

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded as I-35 rush hour..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Unclean Hands

Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 are not "open," not "clean" – and definitely not progressive

"...progressive Austin move from the counterculture into the mainstream – making Austin a better place in so many ways..."

May 5, 2006 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Future in the Balance

Local Prop. 1 proponents claim a fighting chance

"...survey on the Novem­ber transportation bond – local bond Proposition 1, for rail and road projects – garnered 52%..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Leffingwell Shares the Ride

Former mayor now chair of “Ridesharing Works” campaign

"...Austin, the coalition leading the campaign in favor of Proposition 1, announced today that former mayor Lee Leffingwell has..."

April 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Notes on Kamp: The Illusion of Safety

Prop 1 is terrible, but the regulations it seeks to overturn need work

"...money's been spent convincing voters to be "for" Prop 1, so I won't revisit those details. But it's been..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Huey Rey Fischer Enters TNC Fray

Former UDems pres joins Ridesharing Works for Austin

"...The debate over the May 7 vote on Prop 1, concerning the regulations of transportation network companies (TNCs) like..."

March 31, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

Public Notice: Think Globally, Vote Locally

Why your country is depending on you to vote no on Prop 1

"...that Uber and Lyft have dropped into the Prop 1 campaign over the past weeks: surely over $10,000,000 by..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

More Strong-Arming From Uber and Lyft

President of U.S. Chamber tries to undermine U.S. “Smart City” grant

"...On April 21, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Eversole wrote to..."

April 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: How Much Money Is Too Much?

As Uber and Lyft's millions flood, Austin voters may have had enough of Prop 1

"...When I last wrote about the Proposition 1 campaign ("Money Doesn't Talk, It Swears," April 30),..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Michael King

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

Chronicle Endorsements

Vote no on Prop. 1

"...Austin Special Municipal Election. See more info at austinchronicle.com/elections. Proposition 1: AGAINST the ordinance..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature

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