Board of Adjustment gets its feet wet with first Lake Austin ruling

The Board of Adjustment embraced its new role and made its first Lake Austin ruling last week, though some of the members continue to struggle with the practicalities.   The board voted in favor of a variance at 2921 Westlake…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 21, 2014

Cascades MUD set for 10th appearance at Planning Commission

A proposed municipal utility district in the Onion Creek area continues to mosey its way to City Council. But first, it will pay a 10th visit to the Planning Commission’s agenda.   After discussion, the Planning Commission opted to mull…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 21, 2014

Council to consider upping fine for blocking new priority bus lanes

Austin City Council members will consider whether to implement significantly increased fines for vehicles parked illegally in designated transit priority lanes Thursday. The measure would allow traffic officials to impose up to a $500 fine on vehicles left in lanes…

Local Politics • By Michael Kanin • Jan 21, 2014

Travis County approves economic development incentives rules

Finalizing an effort that has been months in the making, the Travis County Commissioners unanimously approved revised economic development incentives for the county Tuesday.   “It’s been a struggle working on this and I think we’ve done a pretty good…

Development • By Jimmy Maas • Jan 17, 2014

Still a horse race for Brown, Eckhardt in quest for County Judge spot

The two Democrats battling to replace long-time Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe have raised a combined $464,000 in campaign cash through Dec. 31. Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt are waging the first real battle for the top job in Travis…

Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jan 17, 2014

ZAP reluctantly approves new subdivision for Steiner Ranch

A small rebellion at the Zoning and Platting Commission was thwarted last week, with commissioners acquiescing to code and, in the end, approving a Steiner Ranch subdivision.   Previously, the commission had rejected the subdivision, citing health and safety concerns.…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 17, 2014

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Health care collaborative to receive $29 million in federal funds

The Central Health Board of Managers gave a rare standing ovation Wednesday night after hearing that Travis County’s new healthcare delivery system for low-income residents is the recipient of $29 million in federal funding.   With an additional $20.3 million…

Local Government • By Gene Davis • Jan 16, 2014

Shea raises more than twice as much as nearest opponent for Pct. 2

When it comes to raising campaign funds, Brigid Shea leads the candidates in the Precinct 2 Travis County Commissioner race, with almost double the amount of contributions given to her two opponents combined. They are running for the seat vacated…

Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jan 16, 2014

Austin Energy willing to consider changes in solar incentive program

Austin Energy officials Tuesday told members of the Austin City Council’s Emerging Technology and Telecommunications Committee that they are willing to explore changes in the city’s solar incentive program that could allow utility solar customers to roll over credits for surplus…

Resources • By Michael Kanin • Jan 16, 2014

Possible candidate Martin spends $50K exploring run for mayor

Presumptive mayoral candidate Patsy Woods Martin has spent more than $50,000 in exploring a run for mayor of Austin next November, according to a campaign finance report filed Wednesday. While candidates are prohibited from raising money prior to six months…

Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jan 16, 2014

Travis Commissioners approve fee increases for county parks

Travis County Commissioners voted Tuesday to raise fees for visitors to Travis County parks, but it is not clear exactly when that hike will happen. Commissioners approved the increase to close a potential budget gap.   This is the first…

Local Government • By Jimmy Maas • Jan 15, 2014

RECA forum discusses the effects of districts on Austin city politics

Politically attuned Austinites continue to wrestle with the uncertain future that the 10-1 City Council district system will bring, and that was the topic of discussion at a forum hosted by the Real Estate Council of Austin on Tuesday.  …

Elections • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 15, 2014

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