Spring Council Elections

Highs and lows by decade

"...the way to 1840, with fairly consistent data on council elections beginning with the 1920s (check it out at..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Council Watch

Important Council actions in 1999 and what's on the agenda for 2000.

"...memory lane as you recall the year in City Council with this list of some of the high- (and..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Midnight: Two Plans Running

City Council approves two districting plans for ballot

"...Shortly after midnight Friday morning, the City Council voted to place both a 10-1 districting plan and..."

June 29, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Good Camp, Bad Camp: Council Mulls Sanctioned Sites for the Unsheltered

Helping end homelessness, or just managing public space?

"...that controversial decision left its mark on last year's Council elections, and now City Hall is looking at public..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Notes: When To Park That Election

Downtown parking pulls in at City Council, and more

"...this year but slated for a second look after Council Members Laura Morrison (the original nay) and Kathie Tovo..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor

Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

"...Kathie Tovo, the former City Council Member who served for more than a decade on..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Editor's note: Go to the Chronicle's Election Central to..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...The Council candidates who won their run-off elections Tuesday, Dec. 13,..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

So Many Elections, So Little Time

Senate bill could have unintended consequences for local elections

"...awaiting the governor's signature, may drastically affect Austin's local elections, even extending the terms of the mayor and three..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election

Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13

"...Election day: Tuesday, December 13 In-person early voting: Thursday,..."

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Council: Summer Doldrums, Autumn Buzz

City Council has entered its annual summer hiatus, but the election money race has begun

"...City Council has entered its annual summer hiatus, when City Hall..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council Keeps Spring Elections

Get ready, 'cuz the fun hasn't even started

"...third and final vote this afternoon, a split City Council took the final step to preserve a May mayoral..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council Notes: Stack and Shuffle

Mayor worries that bond wish list doesn't anticipate SH 130

"...he raised the possibility of delaying the city's bond elections, currently slated for a vote in May, on the..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...City Council's 10-1 format is now into its fourth year, meaning..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Night Council Candidate Watch Parties

Who's trying to celebrate with the next class of local leaders?

"...results. Below, find details for watch parties with City Council candidates competing in this election. There’s also a massive..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Will McCarthy

Council: The Budget Warms Up ... and Ott's Under Fire

With substantive postponements, this week's Council meeting may bring fireworks

"...There's no regular City Council meeting this week (next one is May 1), but..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council Candidates Get Neighborly Grilling

Candidates field questions from Austin Neighborhoods Council

"...The Austin Neighborhoods Council again asserted its importance in City Council elections with..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council: All the Agenda That Fits

Mobility, budget, lobbyists, density … and more

"...At 94 items, Thursday’s City Council meeting agenda is about as lengthy as they come...."

Aug. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

No November Elections

"...In the debate on changing the date of City Council elections from May to November, a major problem was..."

Oct. 19, 2011 Postmarks

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...the Capitol (not that it ever really leaves); City Council gets ready for its first meeting and at least..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, the new City Council lays out a plan to (hopefully) streamline meetings, a..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council Recap: A Balanced Budget, Without Much Drama

But many hours of deliberation over two days on the dais

"...many hours of deliberation over two days, Austin City Council voted unanimously late Thursday night (Aug. 12) to adopt..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Filing for November's City Council elections is underway, and campaigns filed their first finance..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...double distraction of transportation network companies and short-term rentals, Council met on March 3 to ponder the future –..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: From Energy Management to Domain Rezoning

After this meeting, we'll all need a drink

"...The highest profile issue on today's (Thurs­day) City Council agenda is Item 55: "Conduct a public hearing and..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council Recap: Too Late to Turn Back Time

New taxes for lakeside homes, operators for Butler Pitch and Putt

"...In addition to taking major strides to combat homelessness, Council's three-day City Hall marathon saw the repeal of a..."

June 21, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Controversy in District 10 City Council Race

Race for Council continues with high heat

"...no shortage of controversy in the race for City Council District 10. This week, incumbent Sheri Gallo is being..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Do New Districts Mean All Council Members Should Be Up for Election?

A recent lawsuit filing argues yes

"...Bill Aleshire could lead to all 10 Austin City Council districts, rather than five, being on this November's ballot...."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Takes on a Safer Sixth Street, Project Connect, and More

Council tackles a 63-item agenda

"...is focused this week on the March 1 primary elections; still, Council meets today, March 3, to take up..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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