by Daryl Slusher | Feb 8, 2022 | True Stories
In a story published last week on an Eddie Rodriguez for Congress mailer, and the response from Greg Casar supporters, I worked really hard to play it down the middle and just analyze the controversy. There was one line in the letter from “Democratic officials and...
by Daryl Slusher | Feb 1, 2022 | Austin Elections
Things are all a flutter in the Greg Casar for Congress camp. That’s because one of his opponents, Austin State Representative Eddie Rodriguez, sent a mailer criticizing Casar’s record on homeless issues. The mailer; specifically highlights Casar’s leading role as a... by Daryl Slusher | Jan 11, 2022 | Obituaries
Over the holidays, on Christmas Day in fact, former Mayor Bruce Todd passed away. He suffered from Lewy body dementia. Those who have been around Austin for a few decades might remember that Bruce and I had quite a history and more than a few policy and political...
by Daryl Slusher | Jan 11, 2022 | Austin Elections
If you like irony then following Austin politics might be just the thing for you. Consider the current special election to replace District 4 City Council Member Greg Casar. Early voting started January 10 and Election Day is January 25. Casar is running for Congress...
by Daryl Slusher | Dec 9, 2021 | City Council 2021
As noted last week, in the spirit of the season, we are focusing on some of the accomplishments of the Austin City Council that don’t get as much attention as some of their high profile misadventures. As a source we are using accomplishments that Mayor Steve Adler...
