As Chris at the Austin Contrarian has already pointed out , Chris Riley is the urban candidate .
I'm not going to address that end of the equation, since the other Chris pretty much nailed my feelings on the matter.
I'm going to talk about transportation.
Today, I think it's fair to say that every city council member is a driver.
While a few of them indicated they may ride bikes for fun, none of them...
Hike & Bike Trail "Boardwalk" Extension to Proceed
The Austin City Council took an important step to extend the much-loved Hike and Bike Trail surrounding Lady Bird Lake. By authorizing $14.4 million for the trail improvements in the...
Why oppose the Red Line now?
A quick cut/paste job, maximizing the bang for the minimal buck. Enjoy. In response to my jibe about the urban rail advocates cheering the Red Line, a well-meaning comment was placed asking...
Seaholm Redevelopment Goes to Council Vote
It was announced in May that Constructive Ventures plans to build 425 new condos in two 400-500 foot towers on an Austin Energy site just West of the 360 condo project downtown. This week,...
More on historic landmark tax breaks
Some City Council members evidently recognize that "historic landmark" tax breaks for wealthy West Austinites are an awful deal for the city. The solution, naturally, is not to eliminate...
More on historic landmark tax breaks
Some City Council members evidently recognize that "historic landmark" tax breaks for wealthy West Austinites are an awful deal for the city. The solution, naturally, is not to...
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