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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 by Michael Kanin
Perry Lorenz
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Reports reveal party loyalties
Even though City Council elections are generally nonpartisan, Austin’s incumbent Council members, Alison Alter and Jimmy Flannigan, both Democrats, have made it clear that they, not their Republican opponents, represent the voice of the people. Their runoff opponents, Jennifer Virden…
Thursday, July 16, 2020 by Elizabeth Pagano
Elections
City Council candidates file campaign finance reports
Though the results of Tuesday’s election are still being tallied, Wednesday marked the day that campaign finance reports for City Council elections were due. In addition to casting their votes for president of the United States this year, Austin residents…
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Democrat Howard touts cash for Precinct 3 run
Although he hasn’t made an official announcement, a number of Democrats have made it clear that they plan to run for Travis County Precinct 3 Commissioner Gerald Daugherty’s seat. Daugherty said Tuesday he would announce his plans by mid-August, possibly…
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Mayor’s race outraises all others
Mayor Steve Adler and his chief opponent, former Council Member Laura Morrison, by far outraised the candidates in all the other races, as shown by the campaign finance reports filed on Monday. Of course, the mayor’s race is traditionally the…
Monday, August 21, 2017 by Austin Monitor
Reporters' Notebook
Reporter’s Notebook: Lessons learned
A parking pittance… Members of City Council listening to a lengthy presentation on the Development Services Department budget Wednesday didn’t suggest any major changes to the way the department is running or spending its money. But a number of Council…
Monday, August 21, 2017 by Elizabeth Pagano
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TickTock: Austin City Council meeting 8.17.2017
TickTock is the sortable transcript of @austinmonitor Tweets from the most recent Austin City Council meeting. ITEMS 4 9 14 15 24 28 48 51 52 53 54 55 61 TickTock for Thursday, August 17, 2017 Participants: austinmonitor 110 DanKeshet…
Monday, February 13, 2017 by Michael Kanin
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City Council
TickTock: Austin City Council meeting 2.9.2016
TickTock is the sortable transcript of @austinmonitor live Tweets from the most recent Austin City Council meeting. ITEMS 3 8 17 24 26 29 33 34 46 TickTock for Friday, February 10, 2017 Participants: austinmonitor 141 TopherJNeely 3 cubbie9000 2…
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Poll shows Zimmerman, Gallo vulnerable
Poll numbers for City Council Member Don Zimmerman and challenger Jimmy Flannigan show the two neck and neck in a race to represent District 6, according to two surveys conducted in September and October for the Austin Monitor by Public…
Monday, October 10, 2016 by Elizabeth Pagano
Elections
Poll: Austin divided on mobility bond
According to an Austin Monitor poll, the fate of the mobility bond is anyone’s guess. The poll was sponsored by Perry Lorenz and conducted by Public Policy Polling. On Oct. 5 and 6, Public Policy Polling surveyed 585 Austin voters…
Friday, July 15, 2016 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Updated: Contribution reports show who’s giving to City Council candidates
Today marks the deadline for filing contribution and expenditure reports for City Council members and candidates, and most have chosen not to file early. However, District 6 Council Member Don Zimmerman was among those who filed a report on Thursday,…
Monday, June 20, 2016 by Jo Clifton
Politics
Poll may reflect Council vulnerability
According to a poll conducted for the Austin Monitor, a majority of those polled in City Council Member Don Zimmerman’s district — 52 percent — approve of how Council handled the Uber/Lyft election issue. At the same time, 51 percent…
Monday, June 13, 2016 by Elizabeth Pagano
Austin
In poll, residents reveal Adler is best of Austin, transportation worst
A poll commissioned by the Austin Monitor with the help of sponsors shows that more people approve of Mayor Steve Adler’s job performance than that of City Council as a whole — with 51 percent of respondents endorsing Adler’s leadership,…
Thursday, July 16, 2015 by Jo Clifton
Austin
Casar finance report shows new supporters
District 4 City Council Member Greg Casar, who is locked in a legal battle with his former opponent, Laura Pressley, raised $35,785 to help pay legal expenses between Jan. 1 and June 30. Casar’s report, filed Wednesday, shows a wide…
Monday, December 8, 2014 by Austin Monitor
Austin
Mayoral, Council candidates still spending money
(This report was written by Monitor reporters Jo Clifton and Elizabeth Pagano.) There seems little doubt that the 2014 campaign for mayor will end up being the most expensive in the city’s history. Both Steve Adler and Mike Martinez, as…
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 by Jo Clifton
Politics
Proponents, opponents raise big bucks on Prop. 1
While the Let’s Go Austin PAC was touting its fundraising efforts, opponents were quietly raising money, too. As the Monitor reported Tuesday, the pro-Proposition 1 group said it raised $485,876 during the most recent reporting period. That brings the overall…
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Council candidates file campaign financial reports
(Monday was the deadline for all 78 candidates for Austin City Council to file their 30-day-out Contribution and Expenditure Reports with the City Clerk’s office. Here is a summary from the mayor’s race and all 10 Council districts. To save…
Friday, July 18, 2014 by Mark Richardson
Elections
Casar dominates fundraising in Council District 4 race
District 4 has a wealth of candidates, but only a handful of them brought in significant campaign contributions for the upcoming Council election. Greg Casar, the community organizer with the Workers Defense Project, pulled in just over $40,000, with a…
Friday, May 9, 2014 by Josh Peichoto
Who Funds Us?
Charter Members of the Capital of Texas Media Foundation It is our aim to be as transparent as possible in disclosing the individuals and organizations that support our efforts. Below is a list of donors who sponsored the…
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 by Elizabeth Pagano
Development
Capital Metro hears proposals to redevelop Plaza Saltillo area
It’s a familiar headline at this point, but more change is coming to East Austin. After years of planning and discussion, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority is on the verge of selecting a development plan for the Plaza Saltillo area.…
