Propositions
What’s next for policing in Austin?
The status of APD staffing and funding after the resounding defeat of Prop A
The defeat of Proposition A in the election November 2nd repudiates...
The money and the muscle behind No Way on Prop A
Coalition attacks police staffing initiative as a misallocation of resources
Simple mantras like “Back the Blue” or “Defund the Police” might work well on a...
Unconventional Austin rallies for Proposition B
But PHAM PAC opposition may be formidable
John Riedie, CEO of Austin Creative Alliance urged a crowd of some 60 people to “Vote Yes on...
PACs to Battle Over Propositions
CodeNEXT Prop J and efficiency study Prop K poorly funded but have drawn opposing PACs
People who bother to vote in the November 6 election...
Ballot Language Draws Second Lawsuit
Story update: As reported August 17, 2018, a request for a writ of manadamus was filed with the Texas Supreme Court August 17, 2018, to...
Council’s Ballot Language Triggers Lawsuit(s)
Story update 1: As reported August 11, 2018, attorney Bill Aleshire followed through and on Monday, August 13, 2018, at 1:03pm did file an Original...
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...
Efficiency Audit Headed to Ballot
Citizens for Accountable Austin PAC claims more than 21,000 signatures were validated
More than 33,000 signatures were filed with the City Clerk this morning by...
