RG4N Questions City's Legal Wisdom

Anti-Wal-Mart group wants to know why city hired outside legal staff in Northcross case.

"...Responsible Growth for Northcross is in high dudgeon over City Council's appropriation of $224,000 to an outside law firm..."

Feb. 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...City of Austin employees took center stage July 15 at..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...the kind of gig two longtime associates of Interim City Manager Jesús Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson landed this..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom

Fired whistleblower says city has ignored serious problems for years

"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned about problems in..."

Aug. 4, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Fault Lines

KeyPoint blunders point to weakness in council-manager government

"...is a rare thing. In the person of retiring City Attorney David Smith, we have someone responsible for the..."

May 28, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Call Us Ambiguous

Feeling confused? You must be talking to city legal

"...Once, the Hustle asked City Attorney David Smith the color of the sky. Six..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...The city has for months refused to implement a key aspect..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...In a Thursday morning City Hall press conference, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder excoriated..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...The current city budget predicament has a fairly simple frame: For the..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Staffing Overhaul at City Hall

Big changes out of City Manager's office, reshuffle in Mayor's staff

"...does that compare to the rabbit hole that is city politics? After the jump, news on some major staff..."

Nov. 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

Austin City Council v. Climate Change

City Hall backs resilience, electric vehicles

"...In 2015, City Council set down the ambitious path of achieving carbon..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Budget, Bonds, and Big Plans

Hard times and planned projects to collide at city forums

"...opportunities this week on major financial decisions facing the city: the city budget and the proposed November bond election...."

June 18, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017

Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.

"...Thirteen of the city's 55 departments are currently overseen by interim, acting, or..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input

A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter

"...people living without shelter on any given night, the City of Austin announced, May 12, that they would convert..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Chaotic Scene as APD Clears Encampment Outside City Hall

Hastily planned action takes campers, officials by surprise

"...A chaotic scene unfolded outside of Austin City Hall Monday morning, as the people sleeping there in..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...by Southwest, the latest hit came in a recent city memo. The update announced applications for venue aid won't..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Homeless Officer Steps Back While Abbott Doubles Down

Putting Council under more pressure to act on homeless ordinances

"...Lori Pampilo Harris announced her transition from a full-time city employee to a consultant role, leaving the city with..."

Oct. 10, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Breathing Room for the City Budget

Proposed FY 2019 city budget features sunnier projections

"...That's one takeaway from the FY 2019 proposed city budget formally presented by City Manager Spencer Cronk Monday..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Gets Into the News Biz

'CityView' debuts on Channel 6

"...Channel 6, your one-stop cable destination for City Council meetings, boards and commissions ephemera, and the best..."

Jan. 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

RG4N to Sue City Today

Responsible Growth for Northcross files a lawsuit today against the city of Austin and Lincoln Property Co., asserting that the city's Tuesday approval of a second site plan for the redevelopment of Northcross Mall was illegal.

"...for Northcross is filing its lawsuit today against the city of Austin and Lincoln Property Co., asserting that the..."

June 28, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

"...Harper-Madison will propose a resolution at the Feb. 15 City Council meeting to suggest city co-sponsorship of the concert..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Four months after Austin voters approved the Austin Police..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Last Chance to Sway the City Budget

Council prepares to debate, adopt $5.5 billion budget

"...City Council is scheduled to meet for the next three..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: No Ports in This Storm

Ruthless economic climate has city bracing for budget season

"...the report's release – on the eve of the city's annual foray into budget season – is highly appropriate...."

April 8, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin Energy's Newest General Manager

Marc Ott announces GM Larry Weis

"...Today, City Manager Marc Ott announced Austin Energy's new general manager..."

July 22, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...of art from the Census Bureau) around the core city, along with those areas expected to become "urbanized" in..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature

City Council Approves $5.5 Billion Budget

Where’s the money going?

"...first budget meeting during his second stint as mayor, City Council adopted a $5.5 billion spending plan for fiscal..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council: How Big Is Just Right?

Council moves forward on Mobility Bond, “Smart Corridors”

"...Last Thursday’s City Council meeting featured the usual brace of postponements, but..."

Aug. 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

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