by Daryl Slusher | Aug 23, 2023 | Media
This story began as an examination of whether some of the most influential activists at City Hall might be just a little extreme compared to the majority of the population; or maybe not, since voters keep supporting candidates and policies backed by such activists....
by Daryl Slusher | Aug 8, 2023 | City Council 2023, Land Development Code/Zoning, Leslie Pool HOME proposal
Council Member Leslie Pool’s proposal to change zoning definitions and criteria on single family housing could affect up to an estimated 171,944 “parcels” or properties. That estimate was provided by City staff in response to an inquiry from the Austin Independent....
by Daryl Slusher | Jul 13, 2023 | Land Development Code/Zoning, Leslie Pool HOME proposal
In a move that would have dramatic effects on neighborhoods in every part of Austin, Council Member Leslie Pool is proposing to redefine single family zoning categories to allow at least three units per lot in all areas zoned Single Family — SF 1, SF 2, SF3 and...
by Daryl Slusher | Apr 27, 2023 | Austin Elections, ETODs, Land Development Code/Zoning, True Stories
It’s election time again in Austin with Prop A and B, both about police oversight, on a May 6 ballot. Early voting is already underway. Prop A was put on the ballot by police accountability activists while Prop B looks like a sneak attack from the Austin Police...
by Daryl Slusher | Apr 17, 2023 | City Council 2023, Police and Public Safety
Some very preliminary results are in from the deployment of DPS (Texas Department of Public Safety) troopers in Austin to help the understaffed Austin Police Department (APD). Data on the first week of the partnership runs contrary to the longtime assertions of police...
