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Tag Archives: Susana Almanza
Neighborhood concerns too late to block Montopolis development at Planning Commission
Despite vociferous objections from a neighborhood association leader, the city of Austin’s Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a preliminary plan to construct a 12-home subdivision at 737 Montopolis Road. City staff had recommended approval of the plan…
Development • By Jack Craver • Jul 17, 2015
Ethics Review Commission reprimands Almanza
The Ethics Review Commission has issued a reprimand to District 3 City Council candidate Susana Almanza for violations of the city campaign finance law. The panel, acting on a complaint filed by Austin activist Stephan Wray, found at a special…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Sep 9, 2014
Split Council rejects high-dollar condos in low-income neighborhood
In a 4-3 vote, the Austin City Council narrowly denied a zoning change to allow for condos on a plot of land at 600 Kemp St., a small road that runs perpendicular to Montopolis Drive. Council Members Laura Morrison,…