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Musical infill: ZAP passes 'spot zoning' case
The Zoning and Platting Commission heard a rezoning case during its Nov. 15 meeting that drew criticism from neighborhood representatives who saw it as an example of “spot zoning.” The property is located in Northwest Austin at 7901 Ranch Road…
Zoning • By Joseph Caterine • Nov 21, 2016
Reporter's Notebook: Fuel for the fire
Austin Energy prepared for Trump’s coal revival… During a presentation on Austin Energy’s financial health at the Electric Utility Commission meeting on Monday, Commissioner Stefan Wray asked AE Deputy General Manager Mark Dombroski a question about the elephant in the…
Reporters' Notebook • By Austin Monitor • Nov 21, 2016
Austin Monitor Radio: Safeplace and troubles with APD's DNA lab
Safeplace Director of Community Advocacy Emily LeBlanc joins Austin Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to chat about her work and issues surrounding Austin’s criminal DNA processing. Show is embedded below: This post has been updated to include Emily LeBlanc’s name.
Public Safety • By Michael Kanin • Nov 21, 2016
Uber wants to come back to Austin
Uber does not have hard feelings about Prop 1. In a forum hosted by the Austin Monitor, Glasshouse Policy and KUT on the patio of the Ginger Man bar downtown, a representative of the ride-hailing giant expressed regret about the…
Transit • By Jack Craver • Nov 18, 2016
Chief Acevedo moves on to Houston
Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is Bayou City-bound. On Thursday afternoon, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that Acevedo will take over that city’s police department, confirming a report from Austin American-Statesman reporter Tony Plohetski earlier in the morning. “To say…
Police • By Caleb Pritchard • Nov 18, 2016
Zimmerman appeals campaign contribution limits
City Council Member Don Zimmerman has asked the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to strike down two provisions of Austin’s campaign finance laws: the $350 limit on contributions made by individuals to Council candidates and the…
Courts • By Jo Clifton • Nov 18, 2016
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ZAP approves Robert's Rules training
A resolution to provide city staff and assistant city attorneys with training on Robert’s Rules of Order – and to make that training available to all members of boards and commissions – met with animosity from Commissioner Susan Harris at…
City Hall • By Joseph Caterine • Nov 18, 2016
Armed with cash, group looks to encourage arts spaces among developers
The Austin Creative Alliance will step up its efforts to encourage developers to carve out arts spaces in Austin thanks to a gift that is expected to fuel a five-year push at City Hall and throughout the city. The group…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Nov 17, 2016
Mayor announces task force to dismantle institutional racism
Flanked by city colleagues and leaders in both academia and the nonprofit world Wednesday, Mayor Steve Adler introduced the city of Austin to its newest task force: a group that will combat “institutional racism.” The group will be made up…
City Hall • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Nov 17, 2016
Connections 2025 experiencing a month delay due to rider concerns
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving a little less rapidly toward the adoption of Connections 2025, thanks in part to public outcry about some of its proposed service changes. The agency is banking that the long-range service plan and…
Transit • By Caleb Pritchard • Nov 17, 2016
LCRA seeks to protect land in river basin from development
The Lower Colorado River Authority is looking for landowners who will agree not to sell their property to developers. In an effort to protect water quality and quantity and to preserve Texas’ cultural heritage, the LCRA has been working with…
Environment • By Jack Craver • Nov 17, 2016
Is Austin a sanctuary city? Good question.
Attempts to eliminate so-called sanctuary cities has begun anew with another Texas legislative session and new national leadership that has singled out these municipalities. And while Austin is often labeled a sanctuary city, it’s not clear that the city indeed…
