"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...replace Austin's current council-manager system of government with a mayor-council system, in which the "strong mayor," rather than an..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...biggest being a switch from council-manager government to the strong-mayor model used in many big U.S. cities, including Houston,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...visible homelessness), or the sputtery push to recall the mayor – is from the good-government campaign calling itself Austinites..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Prop F (aka Strong Mayor)

Both sides of the "Strong Mayor" debate

"...Proposition F – which would create a "strong mayor" system in which the elected mayor would replace..."

April 8, 2021 News Post by News Staff

Austin at Large: To Shame the Strong

Let the congregation sing: “For God’s sake, give more power to the people”

"...what is weak in the world to shame the strong."..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Email From the Mayor

Adler solicits public support for expanding official staff

"...In an unusual move, Mayor Steve Adler emailed an open letter Wednesday, asking supporters..."

Feb. 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: Only the Strong Survive

Mayor Adler begins to build his administration

"...move away from Austin's council-manager governing structure to a strong-mayor system – in which, instead of being one vote..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...featured the third “State of the City” address by Mayor Steve Adler, and the predictably upbeat speech declared Austin..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor

Abbott seals the deal with new ruler

"...Musk, henceforth to also hold the title of "Iron Mayor."..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...Garcia, himself returning to Council after retirement, had been mayor for only a few weeks, having won a special..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Shea to Run for Mayor

Former council member says city needs vision and leadership

"...water-quality regulations, will officially kick off her bid for mayor at 6pm Wednesday at Threadgill's World Headquarters. Shea is..."

Jan. 31, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Mayor: Rail Should Wait

Mayor Lee Leffingwell says urban rail needs more time

"...In a blog entry just posted on his mayoral web site, the mayor announced that he believes the..."

June 1, 2012 News Post by Michael King

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"..."The Mayor Who Does Stuff" vs. "The Clear Choice"?..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...So it is with Austin's current mayoral campaign. Each of the eight declared candidates is trying..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor, Mayor

Kirk Watson's Aspirations Are Showing

"...and launch his first election campaign, to replace outgoing Mayor Bruce Todd. If that sounds eerily deja vu-ish, it's..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...A few weeks ago, Mayor Steve Adler delivered a brief pitch on the mobility..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing voters again..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor: A Numbers Game

"...Dec. 12), the respective messages of the two remaining mayoral candidates are well established. Attorney Steve Adler is running..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...drawn-out debate to decide who will be Austin's next mayor pro tem will finally end next week, as City..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...Israel officially launched her campaign to be Austin's next mayor. If elected, Israel would be only the second woman..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: A Very Mayor-y Christmas

Enjoy your present from Gus Garcia. (You can't return it. Some assembly required.)

"...to stepping down because they can't win, and when Mayor Gus Garcia announced he wouldn't seek another term, he..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...City Council member put it, create one of the strongest systems of civilian police oversight in the nation. So,..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor's Statement on Futrell Retirement

Wynn calls for national search, asks Toby to stay until the end.

"...long enough to issue the following statement. Notice the strong call for a national search and the expectation that..."

July 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Men Who Would be Mayor

Scrambling for Money, Consensus, & Power

"...another candidate into the leather and oak decor of mayoralty at City Hall...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...by Doug Potter This Saturday, Austin will elect the mayor that will take us into the year 2000. The..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

More Strong-Arming From Uber and Lyft

President of U.S. Chamber tries to undermine U.S. “Smart City” grant

"...Just returned from Oslo, Norway, Mayor Steve Adler responded: “We shouldn’t let ourselves be bullied..."

April 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

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

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...seen in a May election since 1994. The last mayoral election held in May, in 2012, saw a 10.7%..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature 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

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