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Patsy Woods Martin announces for Mayor; others are waiting
The founder of I Live Here, I Give Here, Patsy Woods Martin, announced late Thursday that she has officially thrown her hat in the ring to be the next Mayor of Austin. Trained as a chemist, Martin, 59, lists herself…
Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jan 24, 2014
Council plans to move on Rob Roy zoning, covenant change
Though a lawsuit is already pending, the City Council will move ahead with a Rob Roy zoning and a change in a restrictive covenant change next week. Before Council looked at the matter Thursday, Rob Roy homeowners Russ and…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 24, 2014
Tinkering with city’s over 65 property tax exemption proves tricky
Increasing the City of Austin’s tax exemption for residents 65 and older and the disabled could cost the city a substantial amount in lost revenue. According to Deputy Chief Financial Officer Ed Van Eenoo, who wrote in a memo in…
Development • By Michael Kanin • Jan 22, 2014
Sheriff’s office defends no in-person jail visitation policy
Officials with the Travis County Sheriff’s Department defended their policy Tuesday of limiting family visits with Travis County Jail inmates to a for-profit video visitation system, saying that the change in policy was for security reasons and that video visitation…
Local Government • By Mark Richardson • Jan 22, 2014
Council to consider upping fine for blocking new priority bus lanes
Austin City Council members will consider whether to implement significantly increased fines for vehicles parked illegally in designated transit priority lanes Thursday. The measure would allow traffic officials to impose up to a $500 fine on vehicles left in lanes…
Local Politics • By Michael Kanin • Jan 21, 2014
Still a horse race for Brown, Eckhardt in quest for County Judge spot
The two Democrats battling to replace long-time Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe have raised a combined $464,000 in campaign cash through Dec. 31. Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt are waging the first real battle for the top job in Travis…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jan 17, 2014
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Travis County approves economic development incentives rules
Finalizing an effort that has been months in the making, the Travis County Commissioners unanimously approved revised economic development incentives for the county Tuesday. “It’s been a struggle working on this and I think we’ve done a pretty good…
Development • By Jimmy Maas • Jan 17, 2014
Possible candidate Martin spends $50K exploring run for mayor
Presumptive mayoral candidate Patsy Woods Martin has spent more than $50,000 in exploring a run for mayor of Austin next November, according to a campaign finance report filed Wednesday. While candidates are prohibited from raising money prior to six months…
Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jan 16, 2014
Shea raises more than twice as much as nearest opponent for Pct. 2
When it comes to raising campaign funds, Brigid Shea leads the candidates in the Precinct 2 Travis County Commissioner race, with almost double the amount of contributions given to her two opponents combined. They are running for the seat vacated…
Elections • By Mark Richardson • Jan 16, 2014
Commissioners to investigate loss of in-person jail visitation
Several members of the Travis County Commissioners Court say they were caught off guard Tuesday when they were told that in-person family visits at the Travis County Jail have been replaced by a video system. And a majority of commissioners…
Local Government • By Mark Richardson • Jan 15, 2014
RECA forum discusses the effects of districts on Austin city politics
Politically attuned Austinites continue to wrestle with the uncertain future that the 10-1 City Council district system will bring, and that was the topic of discussion at a forum hosted by the Real Estate Council of Austin on Tuesday. …
Elections • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 15, 2014
Travis Commissioners approve fee increases for county parks
Travis County Commissioners voted Tuesday to raise fees for visitors to Travis County parks, but it is not clear exactly when that hike will happen. Commissioners approved the increase to close a potential budget gap. This is the first…
