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Eckhardt weighs in on sheriff's new ICE policy
Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt has issued a blistering response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to turn off the state funding spigot for Travis County programs over Sheriff Sally Hernandez’s decision to stop cooperating with federal immigration officials at the…
Travis County • By Caleb Pritchard • Jan 25, 2017
Changes coming to Historic Landmark Commission
Mayor Steve Adler went on record at Tuesday’s City Council work session as opposing a loosening of the regulations for the Historic Landmark Commission to begin the process of designating Austin homes as historic. At the same time, Council Member…
Preservation • By Jo Clifton • Jan 25, 2017
How do demolitions affect Austin's affordable housing stock?
As Austin grapples with its affordability crisis, much of the focus has been on how city leaders can incentivize developers to build new housing that includes units reserved for residents at certain income levels. Some city leaders, however, suggest that…
Housing • By Jack Craver • Jan 25, 2017
What will the Lege do to Austin this year?
The debate over local control that will likely play out in the coming months at the Texas Capitol was on display at a panel Tuesday morning hosted by Leadership Austin. In a discussion that often veered into debate, three experts…
Texas State Legislature • By Jack Craver • Jan 25, 2017
Water conference raises open meetings questions
An attorney for the nonprofit League of Independent Voters of Texas warned the Texas Water Development Board on Sunday that the agency was in jeopardy of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act. However, by the end of the day Monday,…
Local Politics • By Jo Clifton • Jan 24, 2017
Austin to consider extending parking meter hours downtown
If you’ve ever tried to park in downtown Austin, you’ve probably found yourself circling the streets a few times before finding a spot. The city is exploring changes to make more parking available during peak traffic time – but that…
Transportation • By Syeda Hasan • Jan 24, 2017
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Human Rights Commission condemns Trump
Austin’s Human Rights Commission is pushing City Council to take the bold move of condemning the president of the United States and banning official use of his company’s products and services. At its meeting on Monday, the commission voted 8-2…
City Council • By Cate Malek • Jan 24, 2017
City boosts traffic enforcement in areas with high crash rates
Austin officials are boosting roadway safety enforcement as part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate by 2025 car crashes that kill and severely injure people. The Austin Police Department and the Austin Transportation Department kicked…
Transportation • By Kara Nuzback • Jan 24, 2017
Downtown commissioners hear about live music reforms
A proposed reform that would set new parameters for live music venues and their neighbors is still on pace for a City Council vote this March following scrutiny by the Downtown Commission last week. Alex Lopez, deputy director of Austin’s…
The Code • By Caleb Pritchard • Jan 23, 2017
Arguments continue over neighborhood plan contact teams
What’s the difference between a neighborhood association and a neighborhood plan contact team? According to the city of Austin, there’s a big difference. Neighborhood associations, which can be started by anyone, have no formal relationship with city government, whereas neighborhood…
Planning • By Jack Craver • Jan 23, 2017
Reporter's Notebook: Campaign promises
Leaders join the crowd… Saturday’s Women’s March on Austin saw massive crowds, including several City Council members, pack the streets of downtown. Spotted on the sidewalk of Congress Avenue was Council Member Pio Renteria, who gamely posed for at least…
City Council • By Austin Monitor • Jan 23, 2017
Austin Monitor Radio: Harvey Kronberg of the 'Quorum Report'
The Quorum Report‘s Harvey Kronberg joins Austin Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to chat about the upcoming Texas legislative session. Post is embedded below:
