by Daryl Slusher | Dec 17, 2020 | Austin Elections
As previously reported incumbent Alison Alter won reelection in a contest against challenger Jennifer Virden while challenger Mackenzie Kelly ousted incumbent Jimmy Flannigan. Both races were close with Alter winning 51% of the vote in West Austin District 10 and...
by Daryl Slusher | Dec 17, 2020 | Environment, Land Development Code/Zoning, Strong Mayor Initiative
The Stonegate Neighborhood Association in East Austin agreed to a compromise with developers on the Heflin Lane zoning case reported on earlier in the Independent. Under the compromise more units will be built on the property than the neighborhood would prefer (the...
by Daryl Slusher | Dec 16, 2020 | Environment
The multiple lawsuits related to the Provence Development off Hamilton Pool Road, in the Barton Springs Zone, are posted for potential settlement this Thursday, December 17 — on the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) agenda. Those include state and...
by Daryl Slusher | Dec 15, 2020 | Austin Elections
Alison Alter maintained her lead throughout the night as did Mackenzie Kelly. The Austin Council will now feature two new members, Kelly in District 6 and Vanessa Fuentes in District 2. We’ll have more analysis in coming days.
by Daryl Slusher | Dec 15, 2020 | Austin Elections
In the Austin City Council races, District 10 incumbent Alison Alter has a narrow lead in the early vote: 51% to 49% for challenger Jennifer Virden. Jennifer Virden Meanwhile in District 6 in northwest Austin, incumbent Jimmy Flannigan trails challenger...
