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City Council announces that it will buy land for a proposed homeless shelter outright, after the Salvation Army placed stipulations on the sale of the downtown land which the city said it was unable to meet. Also, other council news.
"...homeless shelter ended on a none-too-cheerful note, as the City Council voted to buy two lots next door to..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Top Tens of 1997 Council Watch
Top Ten Quotes Heard Around City Hall
"...explaining her decision to file a slander lawsuit against Councilmember Garcia for saying that she was perceived as being..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment
They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements
"...22, Save Our Springs Alliance filed a lawsuit against City Council over its approval of the Statesman Planned Unit..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules
City expresses optimism that eliminating parking minimums will lower the cost of building housing
"...driver – is the cost of land in the city. Austin officials can't do anything to lower that, so..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased
Council cuts compatibility with little opposition
"...the politics around land-use has dramatically shifted in Austin, City Council directed staff yesterday, June 8, to draft amendments..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council and Advocates Balk at New Municipal Court Security Force
Would a proposed a stand-alone City Marshal Office be unmarshaled?
"...City Council members and criminal justice advocates were caught off..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief
Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider
"...closed doors and another two hours of public questioning, City Council on Sept. 30 confirmed Joseph Chacon’s appointment as..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: A Big Step Forward in St. John, but Much Work Remains
Greystar, HACA selected to redevelop Home Depot site
"...In a unanimous vote, City Council on Thursday, July 29 agreed to enter negotiations..."

July 30, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Unhoused Moved to "Bridge Shelter" As City HEALs Its First Encampment
20 people living outside Terrazas Library relocated
"...Housing-Focused Homeless Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative approved by City Council in February...."

June 17, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Back At the Old Homestead (Exemption)
Adler moves to finally fulfill a 2014 campaign promise
"...City Council on Thursday, June 3, took the first of..."

June 4, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: A Not-Just-Symbolic Promise to Lift Up Black Austin
Apologies and remedies for a long legacy of oppression
"...The Austin City Council has officially apologized for the role the city..."

March 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Kelly Holds Out on Hotel Purchase As City Gets Ready to HEAL
High-profile homelessness initiatives dominate meeting
"...City Council voted 10-1 on Thursday, Feb. 4, to approve..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Taking It (For) the Streets
New impact fee plan makes its first trip to the dais
"...City Council took care of its business in relatively short..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Audit and DACC Move Top Council Agenda
Back to business at City Hall
"...City Council meets today, Nov. 12, for its first post-election..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Tackles Property Tax Rate, 4700 Riverside, Gun Violence
Wheels in motion for upcoming adoption of FY 2020 budget
"...The City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, Aug. 22 to increase..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure
Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance
"...and now at the municipal level in Texas – City Council members, including Delia Garza and Greg Casar, plan..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax
The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center
"...of the HOT levied currently by the state and city, to help finance a massive redevelopment of the Travis..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Arts Funding: The Resolution
Council approves 2019 funding, ponders next move
"...The three-act drama about city arts funding that opened Sept. 13 came to a..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Robert Faires

Lewis Conway Jr. Faces Long Odds for Council Candidacy
City memo suggests convicted felons aren’t eligible for office
"...file as a candidate in next November's election for City Council District 1, but this week the city began..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Downtown Puzzle or Rubik’s Cube?
Dais division brewing over hotel tax spending, tourism industry
"...With a divided Council and uncertain prospects, Mayor Steve Adler has dropped his..."

Aug. 28, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Mucho Housing Needed
Council braces for the next big number crunch
"...There's no regular City Council meeting today, March 30; the next regular meeting..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns
November elections are coming soon
"...City Council's taken a couple of weeks off from full,..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change
City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin
"...Last Thursday, April 21, City Council cleared its 40-Item agenda before 5pm: Council members..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: A Dissent Into Satanism
Things get devilish with Zimmerman’s satanic amendment
"...The next time a constituent complains about Council wasting time, last week’s unnecessary debate will surely be..."

April 19, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: Social Services Win
Council approves multimillion plan to fund social services contracts
"...In a win for social service and health advocates, City Council passed two separate items during its Thursday, March..."

April 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Rosewood Moves Forward
Nondiscrimination ordinance stalls
"...After a hiatus last week, City Council returned to its regular Thursday (Feb. 25) session..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Uber and Lyft Go to City Hall
Will Austin finally have permanent rules governing TNCs?
"...they are. Last night, after five hours of discussion, Council started down the path toward a (please, please let..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council: It’s Floodin’ Down in Texas
Special Sunday meeting addresses latest Onion Creek disaster
"...In an unusual “special-called” Sunday afternoon session, City Council confirmed the state of emergency, waived fees and..."

Nov. 9, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: Not Speed-Readers
Council awaits a nearly 90-item agenda on Thursday
"...City Council's agenda last week was full of Items that..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council Proposes ABA Coverage
Advocates persuade Council on autism treatment benefits
"...she'd cleared a big hurdle. Last Thursday, May 14, City Coun­cil approved a resolution, sponsored by CM Delia Garza,..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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