The Long Awaited Toby Futrell Post

Thoughts on the nepotism allegations against the city manager.

"...really say about the news over the weekend regarding Toby Futrell – the allegation her brother-in-law got hired at..."

July 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...Last week, City Manager Toby Futrell presented her "Fiscal 2007 budget plan" to the..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell Put This Porn on My Computer!

Texas Monthly's Mike Levy tells council what for in EMS porn scandal.

"...council is more of a stretch than most, demanding Toby Futrell repent for the EMS PornoGate scandal, but make..."

March 13, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell Writes the 'Chronicle'

"...Over in Postmarks, City Manager Toby Futrell writes the Chronicle. An excerpt: "Michael King circuitously..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell: Best City Manager in Country or World?

City Council sure loves them some Futrell

"...According to City Council, that's the only question following Futrell's performance evaluation as city manager last night. While the..."

April 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Futrell Refutes Maxey

City manager backs Spears campaign's version of foreclosure stats

"...Maxey pointed to a quote from Austin City Manager Toby Futrell, saying that the foreclosure stats caused her "shame."..."

Jan. 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

RG4N Wants to Roll Back Futrell's Office

The Northcross neighbors have set their sights on Futrell's possible raise – and her very office.

"...Growth for Northcross, of all people. They're pissed about Toby Futrell's handling of the proposed Wal-Mart at Northcross Mall..."

April 3, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...– including APD Chief Stan Knee and City Manager Toby Futrell – may have compromised an ongoing criminal investigation..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Toby Moments

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

"...Is her journey ours? The evolution of Toby Futrell mirrors and personalizes Austin's transformation from stoned, sleepy..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Futrell's Farewell

City manager's retirement a curious affair

"...manager by spring. The news was confirmed Monday by Toby Futrell herself, as she released a memorandum addressed to..."

July 20, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Futrell's Twilight

As the city manager looks homeward, odd old business erupts

"...So I was told by City Manager Toby Futrell early last week, in response to persistent buzz..."

July 13, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Futrell: Seton Wouldn't Wait

The city tried and failed to stop Seton's plan to build a separate children's hospital.

"...with a new, privately owned pediatrics facility, City Manager Toby Futrell offered Seton a counterproposal that would have preserved..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...Sheffield took issue with earlier comments by City Manager Toby Futrell blaming the union for blocking public release of..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Futrell Spares Knee: 'Moving Forward' at APD

Police chief scolded, not punished

"...According to City Manager Toby Futrell, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee did not harbor..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Futrell to Council: Deficit Shrinks ... a Bit

The city budget report looks a wee bit rosier, but with plenty of thorns

"...but not as bleak as originally forecast, City Manager Toby Futrell and budget officer Rudy Garza told the council...."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

City vs. Statesman: Futrell Comes Out Swinging at the Springs

City and state experts contest the Statesman's hair-raising allegations of toxic pollution at Barton Springs.

"...to a somber press conference Sunday, where City Manager Toby Futrell had summoned a squad of city and state..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Knee, Wynn, Futrell Austin's 'A' Team

"...whites. But other city officials – including City Manager Toby Futrell and Mayor Will Wynn – seemed to direct..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Total Futrell Awareness

Blind eye sees all …

"...the press conference announcing him, he gave props to Toby Futrell as a city manager "who's all-knowing, all-seeing." Eeek!..."

June 14, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Civics 101 for Futrell

"...Perhaps Toby Futrell could use a civics refresher? I happen to..."

Oct. 28, 2003 Postmarks

Happy Birthday Toby

She's good on retirement credits, FYI.

"...It's Toby Futrell's 53rd today. What did you get her?..."

Oct. 1, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby, You've Got Some 'Splaining to Do!

Toby Futrell's Wal-Mart conflict of interest

"...the Northcross site plan was filed with the city, Toby Futrell filed a conflict of interest disclosure statement with..."

Dec. 5, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Mayor's Statement on Futrell Retirement

Wynn calls for national search, asks Toby to stay until the end.

"...call for a national search and the expectation that Futrell stay in-house, not appointing an interim manager, before her..."

July 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Futrell Administrator of the Year: 'Get the Hell Out' Accolades up Next

Admin of the Year: how about that?

"...like a golden handshake, doesn't it? State association honors Futrell as Administrator of the Year The Texas City Management..."

June 29, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Manager Futrell Responds: Explaining High-Level Ethical Principles

"...suspicious timing Mr. King refers to. Mr. King says "Futrell abruptly recused herself of any further Wal-Mart dealings." This..."

Dec. 19, 2006 Postmarks

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"...She's ready for the hardest job in town, but Toby Futrell is not ready for her close-up. "Do I..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Her First House

"...Toby Futrell: Her first home was a real killer By..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...many think, the institutional support of current City Manag­er Toby Futrell...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Battle Lines on Town Lake

"...the Town Lake Corridor — hand-delivered to City Manager Toby Futrell a letter prepared by attorney Nikelle Meade. The..."

Jan. 30, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Austin @ Large: Into the Gap

The city manager's new budget squeezes city services that are already tight

"...more than once, it's easy to feel sorry for Toby Futrell right now, but the city manager is not..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point

If this was a good year, what's a bad one look like?

"...the laudatory welter of adulation that was City Manager Toby Futrell's performance evaluation last week, Betty Dunkerley thanked her..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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