Campaign Finance
Virden lawsuit overturns city campaign restriction
U.S, District Judge Robert Pitman of the Western District of Texas yesterday declared unconstitutional the restriction found in the Austin City Code that restricts...
Austin’s got a $2 million mayor
This story was updated at 4:14pm January 26th to correct the statement made about Jennifer Virden’s total spending. The $220,000 she repaid to herself...
Court denies Fair Campaign restraining order
After losing court decision, runoff candidates Alter and Velasquez dropped their claim for a share of the Fair Campaign Finance Fund
Only runoff candidates Daniela...
Good Idea or Trojan Horse?
More than $137,000 in ‘dark money’ spent to put Austin efficiency audit on the ballot
Investigative Report by Ken Martin
In Greek mythology, during the Trojan War...
Charter Revisions Flushed Down the Drain
Two least substantial items on council agenda, if put on the ballot and passed would block other charter changes for two years
It looks like...
Petition Seeks Austin Efficiency Audit
People are already hustling signatures to get this measure on the November 6 ballot
Michael Searle is a tall man who’s undertaken a tall order....
Council Campaigns Funded by Tax Dollars?
Austin's Charter Review Commission studies Seattle's Democracy Voucher program.
Tax Dollars for Council Campaigns?
The Charter Review Commission is considering public financing to boost voter participation and reduce advantages of personal wealth.
