CITY & COUNTY
Austin City Council met June 9 for its second-to-last voting session before its summer meeting break. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Rainey District cultural funding, a Confederate Street name change and East 6th redevelopment planning
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Austin City Council approves purchasing 13 new HALO cameras, other 6th Street safety measures
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Council OK's proposals aimed at spurring denser development along Austin corridors
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Austin City Council passes CROWN Act
Representatives with local labor organizations briefed City Council on a proposal to raise Austin's living wage to $22 per hour June 7. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin council members and labor reps call for city to pay $22 hourly wage after years without increases
The Downtown Austin Alliance published its annual State of Downtown report June 1. (Courtesy Falcon Sky Photography)
Report: Austin's pandemic rebound continues downtown with growth in population, development, business
The city water utility has rolled out dozens of changes in response to both situations. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin Water making headway on recommended improvements from winter storm, boil-water incidents
Austin City Council met for a regular meeting May 19. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Council backs reproductive health agenda, Capitol development update
A former Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin will reopen as Pecan Gardens, a supportive housing complex for dozens of elderly people experiencing homelessness. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
After break-in controversy, City Council moves toward renovations for Northwest Austin supportive housing project
Austin City Council's May 17 work session centered on several concepts aimed at boosting housing supply along major roadways. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Council weighs plans to spur denser, more affordable development along major Austin roadways
The lawsuit alleged that Austin's redistricting disenfranchised thousands of voters and asked that all City Council seats be added to this November's ballot. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Judge denies request to expand City Council election, rules Austin's redistricting did not disenfranchise voters
Several Austin City Council members could be thrust into re-election races this fall. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Half of Austin's City Council seats could be in jeopardy this fall, pending outcome of lawsuit alleging new districts disenfranchised voters
Austin City Council gathered for a regular voting meeting May 5. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Firefighter arbitration secured; opera house project nears final vote; another protest payout
Austin City Council members approved a contract for administration of the guaranteed income program in an 8-1 vote. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Council approves guaranteed income trial that will send monthly checks to Austin families
Austin's Homeless Strategy Division updated the community on its progress since the city's camping ban ordinance went into effect about one year ago. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin reports on efforts to address homelessness
Austin-Travis County EMS negotiations with the city of Austin continued May 3. (Screenshot via city of Austin YouTube)
Public Safety Commission backs Austin EMS request for higher pay offer as city labor negotiations continue
The relocated cultural center is expected to open by late 2024. (Courtesy city of Austin)
Designs proposed for $28M project to relocate 75 year-old Dougherty Arts Center
The $1.4 million budget amendment will fund additional staff positions and software upgrades. (Community Impact staff)
Council gives Austin Water $1.4M budget boost for staff, tech in response to February treatment breakdown
Austin City Council gathered for a regular meeting April 21. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin City Hall notebook: Council delays guaranteed income pilot, OKs tenant protection and COVID-19 testing for cats