Then There's This: Housing Bond Election – Second Attempt

Trying to get to yes on a $65 million question

"...bureaucrat who has to try to explain the affordable housing bond proposition at community meetings without appearing to take..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Housing Bond Back on Ballot?

After voters' rejection in 2012, November may bring another try

"...Last year's tactical errors leading to a failed housing bond election have become this year's lesson plan for..."

May 3, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...It's a busy election season, to be sure, what with all the candidates..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

First of Final Four Bond Election Task Force Listening Sessions Tonight

Members working with $640 million framework

"...The Bond Election Advisory Task Force is holding an additional four..."

Jan. 9, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond

Austin voters will likely be asked to approve the money in November

"...voters will likely be asked to approve a new housing bond in November, following the launch of a campaign..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Time for Another Vote on Housing?

Council has until Aug. 26 to decide

"...Will a housing bond election in November 2013 have better success than..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Leffingwell Proposes Rail/Comp Bond Vote in 2012

Change to city attorney's office, single-member districts also

"...question posed this week by the announcement of transportation bond projects – what does this mean for future bond..."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A Victory for Housing

Voters overwhelmingly approve city bond proposition

"...This time, affordable housing advocates had something to celebrate Tuesday when they gathered..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Housing Chill

Defeat of Proposition 15 poses new challenges for city's affordability goals

"..."I hope you don't scold the electorate," housing advocate Frances Ferguson said, trying to strike a positive..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Vote 'No' on Affordable Housing

"...the city’s “informational panels” regarding the $65 million Affordable Housing Bond [“Then There's This: Housing Bond Election – Second..."

Oct. 21, 2013 Postmarks

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...measures during its April 7 meeting related to affordable housing, ground transportation chauffeurs, excessive water bills, and zoning to..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Split on How – and When – to Fund Housing

City scrambles to finance what voters rejected

"...The November failure of a $78 million bond question that would have funded six years' worth of..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

A Victory for Housing

City bond prop wins 61% voter approval

"...This time, affordable housing advocates had something to celebrate Tuesday when they gathered..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...Council would need to move forward with building more housing, while “respecting the process” that led to the development..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

To Bond, or Not to Bond?

Bonds dominate the immediate City Council horizon

"...Despite the newly unanswered questions hanging over the Great Bond Election of 2006 – like, when's the damn thing..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Affordable Housing & the Promised Land

Proposition A and Austin's affordability predicament

"...line often when I hear Austinites talking about "affordable housing." We're all willing to admit – to proclaim –..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...Chronicle a few hours earlier at the Democratic Party election celebration at the Stephen F. Austin hotel. Reached again..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...can drop a cashbomb to, say, support the city housing bond ($15,000 so far), and money is fungible.  –..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Page Two: Bond on Bond

All seven propositions on the current ballot represent a triumph of thought, vision, and planning

"...Early voting in the Nov. 7 general election has begun. A recap of the Chronicle's election endorsements..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Ready to Bond

AISD Tries to Ease Overcrowding

"...live within the Austin Independent School District (AISD), a bond election is in your future. It may come as..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Nov. 7 General Election (Early Voting Oct. 23-Nov. 3)Travis Co. voters may vote..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...company Hart InterCivic, voters (primarily straight-ticket ones) find their selections changed when they prepare to cast their ballots. These..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Coverage: Propositions: Nine Up, Two Down

Props J and K fall

"...11 ballot propositions. Propo­si­tion A, the $250 million affordable housing bond (the largest in city history), passed easily with..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin FC's New Charitable Arm Backs Affordable Housing Project

Meanwhile, Senate Bill 1771 seeks to jeopardize the Major League Soccer team

"...Communities held a symbolic "groundbreaking" on a forthcoming affordable housing development in Northwest Austin on Wednesday morning, with financial..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Billion-Dollar AISD Bond Goes to Vote in November

Billion-dollar bond will go to vote in November

"...Monday to ask voters to approve a $1.05 billion bond package in the November general election...."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...the voting booth, but beware: In the Nov. 7 election, pressing the straight-ticket button could damage your favorite party...."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...as part of its effort to combat the deepening housing shortage, the city of Austin adopted its Strategic Housing..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...divides over how, or even whether, to create more housing were further framed by partisan divides up and down..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...turn blue. But no matter the results of the election, they would've said the same thing. When Biden lost..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...Steve Adler delivered a brief pitch on the mobility bond ballot proposition to a Downtown Demo­crat­ic group. It was..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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