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Council Countdown

"...The filing deadline for the May 6 City Council election was 5pm on Wednesday, March 22. Of..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...Texans approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that lets..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir sounded optimistic Monday when..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: The Hustle Gets Mohawked

Chronicle mayoral forum draws beers, voters, and rhymes

"...her name/If you make her the leader of the council seven/she'll spend every meetin' shoutin', 'Yoo-hoo, Kevin!'" McCracken: "Hunker..."

April 24, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...With apologies to Matt Groening, here are this election campaign's forbidden words: "Tough Times." "Renewable." "The Crow's Nest."..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Safety Unions to Issue Council Endorsements

Coming down today – little early, eh?

"..."undue influence" these evil unions have over our local elections, and some shit about "holding the line." What line?..."

Jan. 22, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines

"...gladly pay you Tuesday ... " joke. See Beyond City Limits and A Lege Too Far for more on..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines

"...the lights, the filing's over for the May 3 City Council election, which will feature eight candidates for mayor,..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin tries to clarify -- and enforce -- its rules against "bandit signs."

"...Today (Thursday), the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the latest..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Beyond City Limits

"...Travis Co. commissioners agreed this week to hold an election to create a community library district serving Lake Travis...."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...-- Democratic primary voters opted to keep the three re-election seekers in place, at least for this general election...."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

March 2024 Primary Election Info

Early Voting: February 20 - March 1; Election Day: March 5

"...City Council elections are not until November, but the party..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature

Here's Where You Draw The Line: City, State Redistricting Hearings

Both ICRC and Texas House face the public Sept. 18

"...As new maps for Austin's 10 City Council districts become public this week, the Texas House..."

Sept. 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: Circling the Wagons

Local pols start sorting candidates

"...the Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus, the outgoing Place 1 council member has collected all the group endorsements save one...."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Election Notes

Incorrect polling place notice; early voting surges; Williamson Co. elections chief steps down

"...an incorrect postcard notice of polling locations for Saturday's election. DeBeauvoir said the mistake was due to a a..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...what will no doubt be another stressful and chaotic election year. (For now, let's not talk about the orange..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...The battle between city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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West Austin neighbors oppose MoPac's expansion, Thomas Henderson may be spending his lottery winnings to help elect Danny Thomas, ALGPC makes its endorsements for city council

"...get Danny Thomas elected to Place 6 on the City Council, the seat currently held by Willie Lewis, who..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Election Results

"...when he saw the dismal returns from the central city precincts. "We lost some of those precincts that usually..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

An Activist City Hall Faces the Verdict of Austin Voters

Council is put to the test

"...Five City Council seats are up for election on Nov. 3;..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Television ads and the City Council's endorsement weren't enough to persuade voters to let..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Capital Metro agrees on a blueprint for light rail

"...a 6-0 sweep. Indeed, one of the purported holdouts, Council Member Beverly Griffith, ended up making the motion to..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Beyond City Limits

"...sacrificed to protect Perry "from political embarrassment in an election year." The Perry campaign blamed the lawsuit on the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

'Campaign Ad Hominem' Election Special

As candidates' ads blanket the airwaves and mob your mailbox, City Hall Hustle cuts through the BS in a City Council election advertising spectacular. Haters, watch out!

"...candidates' ads blanket the airwaves and mob your mailbox, City Hall Hustle cuts through the BS in a City..."

May 9, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines

"...It's almost over! The City Council election is Saturday. Early voting ended Tuesday with..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

District 1 Council Candidacy Pool Doubles Up

Two new candidates join Eastside race

"...Ora Houston’s competition for the District 1 seat on City Council is growing. Last week, two new candidates joined..."

Jan. 16, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Quick Election Round-Up: Local

Travis County results

"...Here’s tonight’s local election highlights in the party primaries. We’ll start with Democratic..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Election Update, 12/23/09

Guess which Travis Co. Dem drew a surprise GOP opponent?

"...little surprise that the already minimal number of primary election filings in Travis County has slowed to a trickle,..."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SOS Dooms City, Part II

Ordinance Swallows City, Millions Perish

"...forces said the ordinance would stop growth, ruin the city, and might even cause bad breath...."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

"...Rebecca Melançon issued a press release claiming that the city had canceled $60,000 worth of contracts with the organization..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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