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Council Notes: Stack and Shuffle
Mayor worries that bond wish list doesn't anticipate SH 130
"...in May, on the same ballot as council elections. Wynn says he's not concerned with tying his re-election campaign..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Court-watchers await the same announcement from ailing Chief Justice William Rehnquist. See "Sayonara Sandra."..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
A proposed LCRA water line – and 1,300 new homes – alarm the neighbors
"...vote by the LCRA board. A final public hearing will be held tonight (Thursday) at Dripping Springs High School,..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Different Shade of Green for Temple-Inland
The firm -- and the mayor -- suggest economic growth merits waiving SOS.
"...promises job growth in exchange for the City Council's willingness to waive compliance with the Save Our Springs Ordinance...."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wal-Mart, Always
The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.
"...While Mayor Will Wynn considers the possibility of offering financial carrots to..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: The Not-So-Great Divide
Are Brewster McCracken and Margot Clarke as far apart as Austin voters want them to be?
"...progressive -- even more so than Kirk Watson or Will Wynn, certainly as much so as Bill Spelman, perhaps..."

May 30, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two
With few big surprises, the recent local election left us to ponder single-member districts, minority representation, and campaign spending. Also: the consequences of wristband counterfeiting, and The Chronicle Hour is no more.
"...being sold. The vast governmental job-cutting sure to follow will have far-ranging impact: Every job lost has concentric economic..."

May 9, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Down to the Wire
Election Wrap-up
"...this week as the other three mayoral leaders -- Will Wynn, Marc Katz, and Brad Meltzer -- mixed it..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Mayor's Race Livens Up
"...a message to the private sector. The next mayor will have to revitalize the local economy" -- and that..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Garcia Says 'No Mas'
"...of speculation, Austin Mayor Gus Garcia announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election in May. "I have enjoyed..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Makes Federal Case Over New Courthouse
Austin leaders try to influence the feds' new U.S. courthouse project.
"...the Downtown Austin Alliance -- are hopeful the worst will be avoided...."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Devil in the Details
After 10 years, the Great Streets master plan runs into controversy over two-way streets.
"...(D.A.M.P.) to work on the same problem, their solutions will be in conflict. And such is the case here..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
The city tightens its belt; the road widening that never was
"...are predicting that the next month of budget deliberations will be the most boring in recent memory. Not because..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City
Local news this week in Austin.
"...IRV proponents have won the ear of Council Member Will Wynn, who says he supports the proposal in concept..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Page Two
Louis Black sounds off on the Chronicle endorsement process.
"...say to us. Most shape their message so it will be what we want to hear. On the surface,..."

April 28, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Spawn
"...White, D.b. Sweeney, Theresa Randle, Miko Hughes and Nicol Williamson. Is there anything Todd McFarlane can't do? Since introducing..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could
Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect
"...plant located outside Nacogdoches in East Texas. The plant will run on debris from the area logging industry, as..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Streetcar Proposal: A Play in Two Acts?
Plans unveiled for rail transit
"...CAMPO Transit Working Group: Will Wynn (chair), Brewster McCracken, Mike Martinez;..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point
Making a bonfire out of a campfire
"...pours, eh?) at 3:45pm – the same time Mayor Will Wynn had earlier affirmed that council would make the..."

June 27, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City
"...tools to address infrastructure needs as never before. Time will show that we were right to take bold steps..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories
Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town
"...in Austin "zero energy capable" by 2015. The city will tighten the building code in phases, starting now by..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City
"...on having an election in one year." – Mayor Will Wynn, announcing his goal of getting a local rail..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Run for Shelter
City takes first significant step toward relocating Town Lake Animal Center
"...Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley and seconded by Mayor Will Wynn, council's plan would have designated the Levander Loop..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mayor's Statement on Futrell Retirement
Wynn calls for national search, asks Toby to stay until the end.
"...Will Wynn stepped away from a photo shoot long enough..."

July 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

We Were the Urban Pioneers
Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown
"...concrete weeds. Among their distinguished ranks is Austin Mayor Will Wynn, who ditched his Tarrytown spread for the modernist..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...in 2004, when she ran unopposed. She said she will seek re-election in 2008. Political consultant David Butts said..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Austin Interfaith Grills Candidates
Office seekers – most of them – learn to just say 'yes'
"...Inevitably, elected officials will disappoint a portion of their constituency. Only in a..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Frank Rivera

Point Austin: Hot Topics
The hot air season is upon us – and everybody's an energy source
"...It's just East Austin, for Pete's sake. Those people will get over it, and we'll throw $5 million at..."

April 28, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Beside the Point
This week's council agenda
"...week's agenda. Furthermore, shaking off winter's stop-start hibernation, council will meet uninterrupted for the next four Thursdays – so..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...have conceded defeat in their attempts to recall Mayor Will Wynn, failing to get enough petition signatures by the..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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