Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...to weigh in on the eight constitutional amendments put before all Texans, the high-dollar and highly emotional Save Austin..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Proposition B: Getting Behind Active Transportation

Voters also have the chance to approve a record investment in pedestrian, bike infrastructure, and traffic safety improvements

"...Project Connect isn't the only way that this year's ballot could help transform transportation. Voters also have the chance..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

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

"..."This November Vote for Music!"..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"

As election day nears both sides of the debate trade barbs

"...The Proposition B campaign – pro and con – has gotten..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

God Don't Like Ugly: Austin Faith Leaders Unite to Smite Prop B

But big money’s rolling in to back camping ban campaign

"...Austin faith leaders have ramped up their opposition to Proposition B on the May 1 ballot, which seeks to..."

April 27, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Yay, Nay Campaigns on Proposition A Get Underway

Ballot initiative centered on APD staffing finds friends and foes

"...The campaigns supporting and opposing Proposition A are officially off to the races, with opponents..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Props A & B Score Easy Victories

The big engine that did

"...While election night proved a pretty big letdown for a lot of Austin progressives, it started..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

"...On Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 29, Austin Independent Busi­ness Alliance Executive Director Rebecca Melançon issued a press release..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

"...where and how Austin­ites without homes can live in public places, prompted by the victory of Proposition B on..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Prop B Passed. Now What?

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

"...in the outcome of the vote and are concerned about the negative fallout that may result from recriminalizing homelessness,..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Elizabeth Heitkemper

Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Prop B (aka the Camping Ban)

We talk with reps from Homes Not Handcuffs and Save Austin Now

"...every election cycle, the Chronicle News team and editorial board take seriously the trust our readers have given us..."

April 8, 2021 News Post by News Staff

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...When Austin voters cast their ballots in the upcoming May 6 election, they will decide..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Proposition 2 Plus 8

In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too

"...In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Local Businesses Support Proposition 2

"...Dear Editor, Opal Divine's, like 99% of Austin’s local businesses, has been subsidy-free since day one. We generally don’t..."

Oct. 28, 2008 Postmarks

Page Two: Proposition Puzzle

A series of shapes that all fit together, although not like jigsaw pieces

"...Even though I should have known better, some of the responses to the Chronicle's "vote no"..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Supports Proposition 2

"...Dear Editor, Why Proposition 2 should be supported: Mr. Bunch of the Save..."

Oct. 27, 2008 Postmarks

Proposition 5: The Middle School at Edwards Aquifer

The controversy over the proposed Southwest middle school has a long history

"...When the Citizen's Bond Advisory Committee submitted its list of recommendations to the..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Firefighters Association Says Nay to Proposition A

Over 50% of AFA members vote to oppose police staffing initiative

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"...watch where you step," says William Conrad, as he climbs out of the white Ford Explorer with the city..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Chamber Takes a Swing Against Proposition 2

Opposition starts to mobilize against Stop Domain Subsidies' charter amendment

"...For more than a year, Stop Domain Subsidies has focused on one campaign issue: that local businesses..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Taxing Proposition

"...Current (FY 2011) Property Tax Rate: $0.4571 (per $100..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature

Putting His Money Where the Proposition Is

Brad Pitt donates to anti-Prop 8 group.

"...To the tune of $100,000, Mr. Brad (perhaps soon-to-be Jolie) Pitt – the guy who in..."

Sept. 18, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

14 R&B Acts to Soothe Your SXSW Soul

"...Black PumasWed. 13, Banger’s, 10pm; Thu. 14, Barracuda Backyard, 10pm;..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

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..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

May 1 Special Election Early Voting Results Are In

Big lead for Prop B, even bigger deficit for Prop F

"...May 1 city of Austin special election, with eight propositions on the ballot, and Proposition B, the "camping ban"..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Political Action Committee Proclaims Support for Convention Center

PHAM says expansion means millions in community benefits

"...homeless services, artists, and musicians declared their opposition to Proposition B, which would block any expansion...."

Aug. 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Meaner Streets?

Proposition B: The high-dollar pushback on Austin's homeless policies

"...advocates, Austin's increasingly left-leaning City Council voted to roll back the city's 20-year-old ordinances that banned camping, sitting or..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Voters Resurrect Camping Ban

May 1: Austin voters approve Proposition B, a citizen initiative from Save Austin Now to restore some criminal penalties for camping in public and panhandling

"...most Austin progressive advocates (including this newspaper) against Prop B's restoration of criminal consequences for the experience of homelessness...."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Clock Ticks, Council Bites the Campsite Bullet

Post-Proposition B work to find places for unhoused Austinites continues

"...a long "preliminary list" of city-owned properties that could be designated as sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness, City..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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