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Council seeks information on creating a public bank

City Council on Thursday approved a resolution by Council Member Zo Qadri directing the city manager to research the question of the city of Austin starting a “public bank.” Unlike commercial banks, public banks are required to operate in the…

City Council • By Jo Clifton • Jul 19, 2024

With fate of Blocks 16 and 18 decided, focus could turn to 11th and 12th Street corridors

City Council has given the OK for the Urban Renewal Agency to move forward in negotiations with the developer selected last month to lead the redevelopment of the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street. Known in city planning…

Planning • By Chad Swiatecki • Jul 19, 2024

Stressing community trust, county commissioners consider candidates for Housing Authority board

At its meeting July 16, the Travis County Commissioners Court considered six applicants to fill two vacancies on the board of the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC). Commissioners will make a final decision this coming Tuesday. Candidates focused on…

Housing • By Lina Fisher • Jul 19, 2024

Mobility councils support extensive lane conversions despite concerns

A proposal to convert a lane on every city-owned main road into a bus or bike lane within five years has received support from mobility advocates, who passed a recommendation calling on City Council to consider the plan. Backed by…

Roads • By Dylan Ebs • Jul 18, 2024

Who’s raising money? Campaign finance reports show some surprises

Earlier this week, the Austin Monitor reported on campaign finance tallies for Mayor Kirk Watson, his opponents and candidates for District 7 and District 4. Now it’s time to look at the other races and the surprising fundraising by City…

Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jul 18, 2024

Arts group blasts memo blocking city from purchasing historic church space

The nonprofit Austin Creative Alliance has pushed back against a memo from city staff that appears to have derailed an effort by City Council members to preserve a pair of East Austin properties that serve as the group’s headquarters and…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Jul 18, 2024

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Off-leash dogs are everywhere in Austin. What are the rules?

There are few things that bring dog owners more joy than watching their furry friend run toward them with tongue out and ears flapping. But, for nonlovers of dogs or other pet owners, this might not be as joyful. For…

Austin • By Greta Díaz González Vázquez, KUT News • Jul 18, 2024

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 7.18.24

Though City Council members briefly reappeared to help unveil this year’s budget last week, they will have their first regular meeting this week after summer break. As one might expect, the agenda is somewhat overstuffed in an effort to make…

TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 18, 2024

The two finalists in Austin's police chief search are from Cincinnati and Milwaukee

Lisa Davis, an assistant police chief for the Cincinnati Police Department, and Jeffrey B. Norman, police chief at the Milwaukee Police Department, are the two finalists in Austin’s search for its next police chief. Tuesday’s announcement comes after weeks of…

Police • By Luz Moreno-Lozano, KUT • Jul 17, 2024

Arts Commission gives early OK for city aid to expand Umlauf museum

The Arts Commission wants City Council to give an initial endorsement to an ambitious plan to improve and expand the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, which is managed in partnership with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. At Monday’s meeting,…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Jul 17, 2024

With an ambitious food plan ready for adoption, all that's missing is the financing

City Council members heard a briefing Tuesday on a far-reaching food plan designed to eliminate historical barriers to food access in Austin and Travis County. If all goes as planned, the draft proposal will return to City Council on Aug.…

City Council • By Amy Smith • Jul 17, 2024

Facing increased need for power generation, Austin Energy continues to work on climate plan

Austin Energy is working with a variety of community representatives to inform new power generation goals targeting 2035. The city adopted its 2030 plan about five years ago but a number of factors have changed, including increases in peak demand.…

Energy • By Jo Clifton • Jul 17, 2024

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