Politics
Friday, June 15, 2018 by Jack Craver
Bonds & Propositions
Five Council members signal support for major housing bond
Mayor Steve Adler and four other members of City Council announced their support Thursday for putting a major housing bond on the ballot in November.Standing in front of scores of activists on the front steps of City Hall Thursday morning,…
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 by Syeda Hasan
Bonds & Propositions
Council to hash out staff recommendations for proposed 2018 bond package
City Council is set to vote tomorrow on adopting the city manager’s recommendation for a 2018 bond package. Voters would decide on whether to approve the $816 million referendum this November.The proposal includes funding for transportation infrastructure, stormwater and open…
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 by Jo Clifton
Elections
Updated: Sheryl Cole wins House District 46 runoff
UPDATE: 10:30 p.m. In the race to represent House District 46 at the Texas Legislature, former Austin City Council Member Sheryl Cole emerged as winner – but with a very thin margin – over José “Chito” Vela. Unofficial results showed…
Friday, April 27, 2018 by Jessi Devenyns
Bonds & Propositions
Parks board pushes for $62M for pools
Austin pools are in serious need of repairs. Everyone knows that, but the question is how much money the citizens are actually willing to pay to fix them.Currently, $33 million of the proposed 2018 bond package totaling $851 million is specifically…
