Stories by Michael Kanin
Eckhardt leading Brown 53-46 in Early Vote
After an extremely hard fought race, former Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt took a giant step closer to being county judge tonight with an early vote lead of 53.37 percent to Andy Brown’s 46.63 percent. The Early Vote is…
Elections • By Michael Kanin • Mar 4, 2014
City officials ponder if Austin Olympics bid is a good idea
Mayor Lee Leffingwell had not yet received a letter yesterday that is supposedly on its way asking if Austin wants to apply to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, but he was not ready to jump on the bandwagon. On Wednesday,…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 22, 2013
In Fact Daily is taking the day off
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 12, 2012
Most charter amendments pass
Voters passed all but two of the remaining City of Austin charter amendments, one of which would have given City Council members more power and the other of which would have made it easier to fund campaigns. Prop. 6…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 7, 2012
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Med school money, 10-1 single-member districts up in early vote
Travis County voters appear to be headed toward a 5-cent property tax increase to fund some aspects of a University of Texas medical school. Central Health’s Proposition 1 is winning with 54 percent of the Early Vote. Supporters spent considerable…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Nov 6, 2012
Leffingwell urges Austinites to cast ballots as early voting begins
With today the first day of early voting for the Nov. 6 election, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell wants to make sure City of Austin voters are aware of the long list of key items on the tail-end of this year’s…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 22, 2012
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Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Sep 3, 2012
City manager slashes cost estimate for proposed civil service plan
City Manager Marc Ott, citing significant changes to a new ordinance passed by Council, drastically revised downward his estimate for how much it would cost the City of Austin to adopt a civil service employment system for its rank-and-file employees.…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Aug 20, 2012
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Elaine Hart appointed CFO for Austin
City Manager Marc Ott has appointed Elaine Hart to be the city’s Chief Financial Officer. She has served as acting CFO since Leslie Browder retired in February. Prior to taking the City Hall post, Hart served as Senior Vice President…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Apr 23, 2012
MAY IT IS
Council votes 4-3 for 3rd time for spring election. Political heavy hitters came out to support both November and May before final vote. Full story coming Monday.
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 7, 2011
Formula 1 investors to pay city’s share for 10 years
Formula 1 investors told Council members today they would pick up the $4 million in estimated city costs for each of the 10 years the Grand Prix race is projected to be in Austin. The promoters had already agreed to fund the…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jun 16, 2011
City’s taxable sales numbers up for second straight month
Staying strong in the face of a stubborn national recession, Austin saw its taxable sales revenue increase for the second straight month when compared to the same period last year. In a memo sent yesterday to City Council members and…
