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Identity Politics Collision in Mayor Pro Tem Contest – Kelly Plays Privilege Card on Casar
Let’s take a quick beginning of the year look at the Austin City Council where the Council seems to have started the term by hoisting themselves on their own identity politics petard. The two new members, Vanessa Fuentes and Mackenzie Kelly, get sworn in Wednesday...
Republican Snowflakes Melt Over Sarah Eckhardt’s Hat Choice While Other Texas Republicans Lead Attacks On American Democracy
Come on Texas Republicans. What a bunch of snowflakes. OK, that could cover a lot of ground. I’m referring specifically to the “Public Admonition” of State Senator Sarah Eckhardt by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct. It is for actions Eckhardt took while...
Development Disputes May Have Been Decisive in Council Runoffs
Development issues likely played a decisive role in voters rejecting Council Member Jimmy Flannigan and reelecting Council Member Alison Alter
Updates: Stonegate and Developers Reach Compromise; Strong Mayor Initiative Draws Opposition; Film on Barton Creek Premieres
Stonegate; Strong Mayor; and new film on Barton Creek.
WTCPUA Posted Again to Consider Lawsuit Settlement With Potentially Serious Impacts on Barton Springs – No Draft Provided to Public
The WTCPUA Board is posted again to consider settlement of a lawsuit with implications for Barton Creek and Barton Springs. No material, however, has been provided for public review and staff is mum on whether a vote will be taken anyway.
Alter Fends Off Challenger, Mackenzie Kelly Defeats Flannigan
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.
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