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Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff
Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)
"...and Marc Ott. (Making the motion naming the semifinalists, Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley neglected to read the last..."
Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Spreading the Gospel
The Mayor Shares His Favorite Book
"...usually accept gifts from subjects I write about, but Mayor Kirk Watson really wanted me to have this particular..."
Nov. 21, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy
How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far
Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time
"...of whom have announced their intent to run for mayor...."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin at Large: Steve Adler, Scandal Machine
The ex-mayor not only can afford, but has earned, the right to swat away pesky flies
"...latest and likely last alleged miscreance of our outbound Mayor Steve Adler, whom a lot of politically active people..."
Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
What's on the May 1 Ballot?
Voters will decide "strong-mayor" leadership, public camping ban, and other local propositions
"...Prop D: Charter amendment moving Austin's mayoral election to presidential election years...."
March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot
Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban
"...by Austinites for Progressive Reform, including a transition to strong-mayor government...."
Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Council: Heating Up the HOT Tax
Mayor moves to defend his solutions to the “Downtown Puzzle”
"...this resolution, sponsored by Council Member Greg Casar (with Mayor Steve Adler and CMs Delia Garza and Ann Kitchen)..."
Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King
Come One, Come All!
Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council
"...compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list of..."
Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King
Strama Leaving House
Updated: Mayoral rumors swirl as successors line up
"...inevitable firestorm of speculation that he will run for mayor of Austin...."
Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Austin @ Large: Music Minus Wynn
In front of screaming fans, the mayor smashes a guitar over his own head
"...of them, and grave ones, too? Then why has Mayor Will Wynn allowed himself to spend more than a..."
March 5, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Austin @ Large: Austin At Large
An Austin political response to the New York bombing
"...Like Austin, New York will be choosing a new mayor on Nov. 6. As in Austin, that new mayor..."
Sept. 21, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Naked City
Mayor what's-his-name is gone -- who's next?
"...1,500 votes of the top spot in 1994, and Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman both made clear long ago..."
Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
City Hall
"...is instead a thoughtful meditation on the workings of mayoral politics -- and business as usual -- in the..."
Feb. 16, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Playback: Sunday Morning Coming Down
Last Sunday marked the death of two Austin music connectors; plus, in regards to local public policy, Mayor Steve Adler calls
"...he was. He just gave and gave and gave." Mayor Addresses Contentious Music Legislation..."
May 26, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Point Austin: Race Matters
The Mayor’s Task Force on racism provides a lengthy to-do list
"...week at City Hall, via the report of the Mayor's Task Force on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities –..."
April 7, 2017 News Column by Michael King
Council: A Busy Week at the Lege
City Council and the mayor confront the controlling state
"...It fell primarily to Mayor Steve Adler to do what he could to stem..."
March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King
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..."
Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Riley and Tovo Join the Mix
Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape
"...from running again. CM Mike Martinez has announced for mayor. And the two eligible to run – Chris Riley..."
April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King
UPDATE: Laura Says No; Mike Says Yes
Laura Morrison will not run for mayor, Mike Martinez will
"...Tuesday that she has decided against a run for mayor. Wednesday morning, Martinez released a statement saying he will..."
March 19, 2014 News Post by Michael King
Council: Dream a Little Dreamliner
Leffingwell Crosses the Pond
"...and the dais also a little lighter than usual. Mayor Lee Leffingwell took the first flight back to London,..."
March 4, 2014 News Post by Michael King
Leffingwell Announces ‘Rail – or Fail’
In final ‘State of the City’ address, mayor strongly pushes urban rail
"...With a trace of lighthearted nostalgia, Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his final State of the City..."
Feb. 25, 2014 News Post by Michael King
The Pols Just Keep on Coming
Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe
"...compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list of..."
Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King
City Council Sworn In
Mayor and three re-elected council members take office
"...evening special called meeting of the Austin City Council, Mayor Lee Leffingwell and two council members – Mayor Pro..."
June 25, 2012 News Post by Michael King
Beside the Point
Brewster's brewing a whole new role for himself
"...does Brewster McCracken have to remake the office of mayor pro tem?..."
July 18, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Les Miserables
"...casting that's highlighted by a bulky Neeson as the convict-turned-mayor-turned-redemptive archetype Jean Valjean and Rush as the grimly determined,..."
May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign
"...The once-again mayor is looking to earn another term. Kirk Watson formally..."
April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
Pepe’s the Least of It
IndyAustin accuses mayor, wife of conflicts profiting off office
"...of an anti-Semitic meme (Pepe the Frog) to attack Mayor Adler's alleged "shell game" on the McKalla Place soccer..."
Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Steve Adler Mounts Second Bid to Run City
Mayor shares his vision for Austin's next four years
"...On Sunday afternoon, Mayor Steve Adler formally initiated his 2018 re-election campaign before..."
Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Dawn of the Code
CodeNEXT maps released by city staff, presented to Council
"...“CodeNEXT is CodeNOW.” With that intro, Mayor Steve Adler announced the release of the draft maps..."
