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Travis County developing first electronic/paper ballot voting system
The Travis County Elections Office is developing a new dual electronic and paper ballot voting system with an estimated price tag of $8.1 million. Despite County Commissioners’ cost concerns, County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir, who is heading the effort, said Tuesday…
Elections • By Beth Cortez-Neavel • Jul 17, 2014
Ora Houston leads money race in City Council District 1
Two candidates are pulling away from the pack in fundraising to represent Austin’s African-American opportunity district, District 1. Ora Houston has raised the most money so far, solidifying her status as the presumed frontrunner. Houston has raised $29,173 through June…
Elections • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 17, 2014
Former State Rep. Kitchen leads fundraising in District 5
Former State Rep. Ann Kitchen has greatly outpaced the other candidates in the race to represent South Austin’s District 5. Her contribution and expenditure report show she has raised more than $42,000 and lent her campaign $20,700. After spending nearly…
Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jul 17, 2014
Adler takes big money lead over Martinez, Cole in Mayor’s race
Months before the mayoral field was set, those who opine on such things predicted candidates for Mayor would spend big money on the race. With four months to go, that only seems true for one candidate, attorney Steve Adler. Adler,…
Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jul 16, 2014
Almanza, McGhee lead in fundraising in crowded District 3 race
District 3, listed as the poorest among the city’s 10 parts, has produced a large pool of candidates vying to represent them. One of those candidates, however, has decided not to continue his race. Miguel Ancira, a senior coordinator for…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jul 16, 2014
Seven seek City Council seat for District 7
District 7 is a tale of two neighborhoods: one is an established North Central area sandwiched between two high-volume traffic arteries, and the other a more recently developed suburban region, still looking for the city to provide pools, parks and…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jul 16, 2014
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Residents say noise from CrossFit gyms disrupting neighborhoods
Brentwood residents whose lives are being disrupted by a new, noisy exercise trend are fed up, and they are looking to the city for help. Nikela Bryson addressed the City Council last month, explaining the problems created by two nearby…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 14, 2014
Republican voters likely to dominate District 6 elections
As Austin neighborhoods go, those drawn into District 6 are farthest from City Hall, certainly in distance, and perhaps in philosophy. In fact, District 6 is the only one of the 10 new political subdivisions that voted solidly Republican in…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jul 14, 2014
Austin Oaks PUD draws concerns from residents, Council members
Though still in its early stages, a new Planned Unit Development in northwest Austin is already furrowing brows. The Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development would be built on 31.37 acres at the southwest corner of Spicewood Springs Road and MoPac…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 11, 2014
Old Austin meets new system in District 5
The area running south from Lady Bird Lake between Barton Creek and the Union Pacific Railroad line is truly “old Austin.” Not to be confused with “old money Austin,” but with comfy neighborhoods like Zilker, Barton Hills and Westgate with…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jul 11, 2014
West Lake Council orders investigation, goes silent on ethics case
est Lake Hills City Council took no action on ethics charges against former City Planner Davin Fillpot at its Thursday meeting. Instead, Mayor Dave Claunch said, the Council would have no more public discussion about the case. Attorney and West…
Development • By Kara Nuzback • Jul 11, 2014
Crowded field looks to represent small, diverse District 4
District 4 under the new City Council system is – figuratively and literally – at a crossroads. Interstate 35 and US 183, two of the city’s busiest highways, bisect the area. In addition, the district reflects the divide between Austin’s…