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Big changes at Green Pastures get HLC blessing
Plans to develop beloved institutions in Austin rarely go smoothly. But at the most recent Historic Landmark Commission meeting, South Austin’s Green Pastures proved the exception to the rule, when proposed development was embraced. The new owners of Green Pastures…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 3, 2016
Kitchen petition watch continues
At last word yesterday, the Austin Monitor was still waiting to hear that a petition to recall City Council Member Ann Kitchen had been submitted to the Office of the City Clerk for verification. But, as was the case on Monday,…
City Council • By Austin Monitor • Feb 3, 2016
Kitchen rallies support as recall effort remains in holding pattern
A group shrouded in mystery failed to deliver on its promise of a political blockbuster on Monday, in the process digging up new questions to pile upon a tall stack of older unanswered ones. After teasing a big announcement late…
City Council • By Caleb Pritchard • Feb 2, 2016
Council member fears lawsuits over new ordinance
It’s no secret that on Tuesday, Austin’s city clerk is expected to tell City Council that she has validated at least 20,000 signatures on a petition to change an ordinance governing transportation network companies. And, it’s clear that her announcement will…
City Council • By Eva Ruth Moravec • Feb 2, 2016
ZAP OKs medical offices in South Austin
Competing concerns over facilitating the construction of a medical office and maintaining the character of a quiet area led to a compromise among members of the Zoning and Platting Commission on Jan. 19. The panel voted to recommend rezoning a…
Zoning • By Jack Craver • Feb 2, 2016
AISD teacher appraisals impetus for possible new salary structure
In a unanimous vote Monday, the Austin Independent School District board of trustees gave the green light to its new teacher appraisal system, which ties teacher appraisals to student performance on standardized tests. Kimiko Krekel, AISD’s executive director of educator quality,…
AISD • By Courtney Griffin • Feb 2, 2016
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Unresolved PUD changes spark Council fight
As has been widely reported by now, civility lost its way at last Thursday’s City Council meeting, culminating with a tweet from Council Member Leslie Pool. That tweet, since deleted, read, “So maybe this is the nail in Gallo’s coffin.”…
City Council • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 1, 2016
Displacement fears block recommendation of Montopolis project
Concerns about family displacement and housing affordability prevented the Planning Commission from recommending approval of a proposed apartment complex in the Montopolis neighborhood Tuesday. In two different votes, the commission failed to garner the seven votes necessary to endorse the…
Development • By Jack Craver • Feb 1, 2016
County's new PID policy touted as victory for both labor and developers
It may have a name only a wonk could love, but Travis County’s brand-new PID policy could have sweeping implications for a large swath of residents whose every thought isn’t consumed with local governance. On Tuesday, the Commissioners Court approved…
Travis County • By Caleb Pritchard • Feb 1, 2016
Reporter's Notebook: Late nights and postponements
Late meeting, again… Early in its tenure, the new City Council took pains to promise the public that the era of late Council meetings was over. A year later, that promise has not come to fruition, and Thursday some Council…
Reporters' Notebook • By Austin Monitor • Feb 1, 2016
Austin Monitor Radio: The Palm School
Austin Monitor freelancer Caleb Pritchard joins Travis County Pct. 3 Commissioner Gerald Daugherty to talk about options for the Palm School and the property it sits on. Austin Monitor Radio is made possible by Austin Water.
Local Government • By Caleb Pritchard • Feb 1, 2016
Kanin on Council: January 29, 2016
Austin Monitor publisher Mike Kanin talks with KUT’s Jimmy Maas about Austin City Council action from Thursday, January 28, 2016. Post is embedded below:
