Bonds & Propositions
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 by Chad Swiatecki
Bonds & Propositions
Prop H gets support from community leaders pushing ‘democracy dollars’
Leaders from a variety of community and political advocacy groups voiced their support Tuesday for Proposition H, the ballot proposal popularly known as “democracy dollars” that is intended to bring public financing into local elections. Members of Austinites for Progressive…
Friday, April 2, 2021 by Chad Swiatecki
Bonds & Propositions
Ranked-choice voting proposal faces legal, legislative questions after May election
There are two questions at play for Proposition E, which would seek to create ranked-choice voting in city elections. One of those questions will be decided by voters in May, while a larger one will likely play out between city…
Thursday, April 1, 2021 by Jo Clifton
Bonds & Propositions
Mayors, environmental groups oppose strong-mayor plan
Three former Austin mayors and six local environmental organizations have announced their opposition to Proposition F, the charter amendment that would change Austin’s Council-manager form of government to a system that would eliminate the city manager and give the mayor the…
Thursday, April 1, 2021 by Jo Clifton
Bonds & Propositions
Should mayoral election be moved to presidential years?
When voters cast their votes on the May 1 ballot, they will have a chance to weigh in on the question of whether Austin’s mayor should be elected in November of presidential election years, instead of on a cycle that…
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by Chad Swiatecki
Bonds & Propositions
Prop H critics want more inclusivity in ‘democracy dollars’ program
Advocates for local immigrant workers have come out against the “democracy dollars” ballot proposal set to go before voters in May, and are pushing City Council to pass an ordinance expanding its eligibility if the initiative succeeds. Proposition H would create…
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 by Chad Swiatecki
Bonds & Propositions
Prop G’s extra Council seat could mean gridlock if strong-mayor proposal fails
As voters ponder the eight ballot proposals they will see at the ballot box in May, City Council’s move to split the question of installing a strong mayor from the addition of a Council seat appears to have opened up…
