Boards! ... and Commissions

An insider's overview of and commentary on the city's boards and commissions

"...Boards: What are they good for? At this point, the..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Boards and Commissions' Failures

"...I almost did not read the article about Austin boards and commissions [“A Cacophony of Passions,” News, Jan. 30]..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Postmarks

Public Notice: Boards and Commissions in Revolt

Moving meetings out of City Hall is not a popular idea

"...More news on the standoff between city staff and Austin's main land use commissions..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Boards & Commissions Mix-and-Match

The city tries to consolidate its committees

"...Austin currently lays claim to more than 60 different boards and commissions, ranging from the Arts Commission to the..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Zombie' Projects and Lake Austin

Council will consider remedy for expired site plans and lake protections

"...a required six votes from the dais last week, and a proposed effort that would allow certain expired "zombie"..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Governing Boards

A commission to study commissions -- it's not a political parody, it's for real.

"...2002 ballot, along with incumbents Daryl Slusher, Jackie Goodman, and Beverly Griffith, should they each convince 20,000 of their..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Drag King and Queen Take On Local LGBTQ Policy Work

Nobody had to drag them into it

"...Often, the people working on local government boards and commissions are there because they were recruited by..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

District 7: Political Insiders and Average Joes

Density-loving newcomer challenges longtime neighborhood activist

"...District 7 boundaries. That hasn't stopped either of the candidates running from talking about it. The incumbent, Leslie Pool,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Live and Unscripted

A ringside seat at the AMN/AMP/ACTV death-cage match

"...access to programming of a broad range of opinions and ideas." So say six Austin Community Television producers who..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Blood, Sweat, Tears, and the LDC

"...Austin City Council voted last week to base the Land Development Code rewrite on city staff and consultants’ Draft..."

May 7, 2019 Postmarks

District 10: Taxes and Turnout

"...Mandy Dealey vs. Sheri Gallo..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and Their Friends and Foes

Big-box battles from South Austin to Lakeway

"...the temporary freeze would allow time for the city's boards and commissions to weigh in on a proposed ordinance..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Public Notice: Transit, Then and Now

A lingering desire for streetcars

"...Austin was first platted and incorporated in 1839, with a population of a few..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Place 4: It's Morrison, and Then Some ...

"...Berkeley girl who put up her Birken­stocks to come and serve you"? An astute politician who rose to prominence..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...But the once-and-current mayor’s shortened term (thanks to voter-approved amendments to the..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Short-Term Regs Getting Longer ... and Longer

Council split on regulating Type 2 STRs

"...rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods as soon as possible, and Mayor Steve Adler is attempting to find a way..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...studied chemistry at Samuel Huston College in the 1950s and spent his evenings hopping from one club to another...."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Boards & Commissions

"...Here’s a list of 122 board and commission appointments made by City Council at the end..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...the need for transparency as council modifies the city's boards and commissions system – explains in a nutshell why..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Single-Member Districts On Tap Tonight

City looking for community support of the Charter Revision Task Force.

"...encourages public input The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback at the next Charter Revision Committee meeting..."

Sept. 13, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Are You a Felon?

Delta-8 products are now considered Schedule 1 narcotics; plus: boards and commissions evicted from City Hall

"...update on their Consumable Hemp Program page redefining popular and heretofore legal Delta-8 THC products ("all other forms of..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Cemetery Master Plan Inches Closer to Life

Boards & commissions pass graveyard draft

"...the city's massive graveyard master plan passed out of boards and commissions last week, and now heads to Council...."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field,..."

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

The Daily Hustle: 7/14/10

Getting ready for their close up

"...Board and commission work, including council's Public Health and Human Services..."

July 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City of Austin Scales Back on Some Public Services During COVID-19 Outbreak

Essential services including public safety, utilities continue

"...all public library branches, golf courses, athletic programs, recreation and cultural centers, and the Austin Animal Center will be..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 10/6/10

Return of the rebate

"...There's a new initiative afoot at the city, and green doesn't just cover its ecological bonafides. No, Austin..."

Oct. 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 2/22/11

Job changes afoot at city

"...The city fills one position, and solicits input on another. Today, the Hustle catches up..."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council Reconsiders Committee Structure

"We can make the process more efficient and effective”

"...is heating up (see "Can't Hardly Wait," Jan. 20), and should simmer through public meetings and boards and commissions..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: NAAO Forum, or …

How do you fit three dozen candidates into two hours?

"...congratulated for trying. The NAAO hosted 28 City Council candidates Saturday morning at the Asian American Resource Center, allowing..."

July 26, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Developing Stories

Two city boards and commissions take opposing stands on corridor preservation

"...Two city boards and commissions have taken opposing stands on Capitol View..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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