Pro-Palestine, Israel supporters want Austin City Council stance on war | #citycouncil
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Amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Texas, dozens of people packed the seats of the Austin City Council Chambers on Thursday to call on the council to pass a resolution taking a stance on the Israel-Hamas war. During the public comment portion of the meeting, which gives people time to speak on topics […]
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson seeking another term in November vote
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is seeking reelection. Watson served as Austin’s mayor from 1997-2001 and later as a Democratic state senator for over a decade before being elected mayor again in 2022. He narrowly defeated Celia Israel in a runoff election despite outraising her 3-1. Austin voters in 2021 opted to move the city’s mayoral […]
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Austin City Council votes to reinstate elements of zoning ordinance | #citycouncil
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- February 29, 2024
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The city of Austin reinstated elements of a city ordinance aimed at creating more affordable housing options that was voided under a lawsuit. Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum’s ruled in December in favor of a group of homeowners claiming the city of Austin violated the rights of it’s property owners by failing to provide […]
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Free library cards, cultural district funding | #citycouncil
Editor’s note: City Hall Insider is a roundup of items the Austin City Council is set to vote on other local government news and an inside look at my reporting process. This story will be updated following action from the Austin City Council. While there are always things happening at the municipal level in every department […]
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Two candidates enter District 10 Austin City Council election in 2024 | #citycouncil
Though the election is still months away, several candidates have announced their intent to run for Austin City Council seats and are ramping up their campaigns. The 11-person City Council — made up of 10 council members and Austin’s mayor — drafts, influences and votes on policy that impacts the everyday lives of Austinites, including […]
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