Vanessa Fuentes Mounts a Surprising Landslide in District 2

Meanwhile Pool and Casar hold their seats at Council

"...In the race for Council's lone open seat, Vanessa Fuentes sailed to victory in Southeast Austin's District 2,..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

In Council District 2, Fuentes Talks Buying Houses and Preventing Flooding

And her challenger is conservative

"...Council incumbents on the ballot for reelection in November, Vanessa Fuentes probably breathed the biggest sigh of relief at..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Considers Fuentes’ Call to Slow Down AUS Fuel Project

New tanks to be located directly opposite Southeast neighborhood

"...today, April 7, on a resolution from Council Member Vanessa Fuentes intended to slow the construction of four 1.5..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Vanessa at the Table

"...understands our unique viewpoint. That is why we support Vanessa Fuentes for Austin City Council, District 2. Vanessa comes..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Postmarks

Council Recap: Making Life Easier for Child Care Centers

Council acts on resolution by CM Vanessa Fuentes

"...of the day was a resolution from Council Member Vanessa Fuentes to make it easier to open child care..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District 2 Race Gathers Steam as Delia Garza Decides Not to Seek Reelection

David Chincanchan has already kicked off his campaign, Vanessa Fuentes considering

"...Another potential candidate, Vanessa Fuentes, told us this week she is still in..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...Council Members Chito Vela and Vanessa Fuentes have requested a special called meeting of the..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Light Meeting as the New Council Gets Itself Sorted

First work session focused on committee memberships

"...only two items from Council (one, from Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, would direct staff to lower parking requirements for..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 2: Young Progressives Square Off for Open Seat

Candidates pledge to protect Austin’s working class families in Southeast Austin

"...Council bid. Leading the pack are David Chincanchan and Vanessa Fuentes, both young, progressive Demo­crats with the longest political..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration

Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

"...worse from a second Trump administration,” District 2 CM Vanessa Fuentes told us – an outcome even more likely..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Trouble With Tank Farms

East Austinites who saw the health impacts of a tank farm in the 1990s push back against new proposal

"...said, because people weren't aware of it. City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes, who represents Southeast Austin, said that skipping early,..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...Vanessa Fuentes and Chito Vela, two popular Latinos representing Eastside..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...doesn’t displace the people currently living there. District 2: Vanessa Fuentes..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...in South­east Austin's District 2 – David Chincan­chan and Vanessa Fuentes – share many of Garza's priorities. (Also on..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...things might have gotten awkward for David Chincanchan and Vanessa Fuentes, who are vying for Garza's Council seat. Chincanchan,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Fund Allots $100,000 for Nonprofit Helping Teens Access Abortion

City faces two lawsuits for supporting out-of-state travel

"...to get proper medical care,” said City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, referring to recent ProPublica reports about the deaths..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns

City Council could renew program next month

"...CMs Chito Vela, Mike Siegel, and Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes seemed to be most concerned about contract language..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council to Begin the Year With Adoption of 10-Year Homelessness Plan

The plan calls for $350 million for housing and services

"...Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes chairs Council’s Public Health Committee, which formally recommended..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Not a Problem For Vanessa Fuentes: Vanessa Fuentes will have a conservative opponent in..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature

New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas

It opens Nov. 1

"...Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, who chairs the Public Health Committee that will..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The People Who Collect Austin's Trash Struggle in Extreme Heat

A/C issues continue at Austin Resource Recovery

"...summers – is a top priority for Council Member Vanessa Fuentes. Fuentes, who championed the $20 per hour minimum..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...scheduled surgery) also approved an ordinance initiated by CM Vanessa Fuentes to protect people who've received "reproductive health action"..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, whose majority-Latinx District 2 includes Del Valle and..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Happy New Year?

Surely, 2021 will be an improvement

"...factions: I also wrote last week that Council Member-elect Vanessa Fuentes had "cited Pio Renteria and Ann Kitchen as..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing

But outcome in D7 contest remains undecided

"...Vanessa Fuentes and Chito Vela will return to the dais..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City of Austin to Recognize Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day

Music celebration MeadowFest takes place Aug. 24

"...Someone, and School of Rock. District 2 Council Member Vanessa Fuentes will dedicate the date in Meadow's honor at..."

Aug. 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Council Poised to Pass Three Housing Supply-Friendly Items

The most controversial would allow larger apartment complexes near single-family homes

"...– each sponsored by a mix of Council Members Vanessa Fuentes, Ryan Alter, Zo Qadri, Chito Vela, José Velásquez,..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Says: Okay, Maybe We’ll Bury the Power Lines After All

The first step will be studying feasibility

"...pair of resolutions from Council Mem­bers Ryan Alter and Vanessa Fuentes would direct staff at AE and other departments..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...by Cronk has broad support on Council, but CM Vanessa Fuentes has the honor of carrying an amendment to..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Uprooted Community at Congress Mobile Home Park Grieves for Neighbor, Neighborhood

Disposable residents in far South Austin

"...City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, who attended the vigil, noted that Austin passed..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

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