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Reporter's Notebook: Departures and Debriefings
That’s that, then … On Friday, the Austin Monitor learned that Richard Viktorin has resigned from his part-time position in City Council Member Ora Houston’s office following her vote on tax incentives for the Circuit of the Americas. Word of…
Reporters' Notebook • By Austin Monitor • Dec 14, 2015
Austin Monitor Radio: Reporters' Roundtable
The Austin Monitor‘s Liz Pagano, the Austin Chronicle‘s Michael King, and the Austin American-Statesman‘s Lilly Rockwell and Andra Lim join Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to look back on a year in Austin City Council coverage.
Austin • By Michael Kanin • Dec 14, 2015
Kanin on Council: Formula 1 Incentives & Next Week's 'Epic' Meeting
KUT’s Jimmy Maas sits down with the Austin Monitor‘s Michael Kanin to discuss Formula 1-directed jabs from council, a delay on short-term rental discussions, Rep. Elliot Naishtat’s retirement and the council’s “epic” agenda for 12.17.2015. Courtesy of our City Hall…
Austin • By Michael Kanin • Dec 11, 2015
Council narrowly supports COTA tax incentive bid
Following a contentious debate about the nature of tax incentives, a fractured City Council voted Thursday to endorse applications for funds from the Texas Major Events Reimbursement Program for upcoming events at the Circuit of the Americas. Both items –…
City Council • By Tyler Whitson • Dec 11, 2015
County considers, delays action on mixed-use development
Seeking a united front, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt delayed action at Commissioners Court on Tuesday on an innovative mixed-use development project in North Central Austin. The agenda called for the court to vote on whether to send out a…
Development • By Caleb Pritchard • Dec 11, 2015
Council rejects Austin Energy waste contract
Responding to environmental concerns, City Council on Thursday unanimously rejected staff’s recommendation that the city extend a contract with Republic Services to dispose of nonhazardous industrial waste generated by Austin Energy. Mayor Steve Adler was out of the city at…
City Council • By Jo Clifton • Dec 11, 2015
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Race is on to fill Democrat Naishtat's seat
Longtime state Rep. Elliott Naishtat, 70, has informed the Travis County Democratic Party that he will withdraw his name from the ballot for the March 1 primary. Naishtat (D-Austin) has served in the District 49 office since 1991 and has…
Elections • By Jo Clifton • Dec 11, 2015
City releases police body camera solicitation
The Austin Police Department moved closer to kicking off its highly anticipated body camera pilot program on Monday, when the city quietly released a solicitation for contract bids online. The contracts would be for the “purchase, implementation, and support” of…
Police • By Tyler Whitson • Dec 10, 2015
Commissioners envision co-working space for musicians
The Music Commission would like City Council to consider creating a centrally located hub for the Austin music industry comparable to what Austin Studios is for the film industry. The resolution discussed at the Music Commission’s Monday evening meeting is…
Austin • By Vicky Garza • Dec 10, 2015
Adler to propose fee waivers for SXSW
Mayor Steve Adler will sponsor an item on next week’s City Council agenda authorizing fee waivers and payments by the city in connection with the 2016 South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival for up to $309,310, according to…
Music & Entertainment • By Jo Clifton • Dec 10, 2015
Fire department touts improved flood performance
Larry Jantzen, chief of special operations with the Austin Fire Department, told members of the Public Safety Commission on Monday that the department was able to respond more quickly and effectively to the Oct. 30 floods because of improvements it…
Fire • By Jack Craver • Dec 10, 2015
Planning Commission weighs in on STR regs
With a cry of “stop it now,” there was a moment during the Planning Commission’s Tuesday night meeting when it looked like commissioners would push to immediately eliminate Type 2 short-term rentals in residential areas. Eventually, that suggestion gave way…
