The presiding election judge will decide if the priority is granted. Of the four urbanists in the first round, Qadri seemed to us to be the least knowledgeable and engaged with actual land use politics, let alone the broader spectrum of City Hall business. Here is his Q&A with Jacob Bartelson. Elections | AustinTexas.gov May 2021 City of Austin propositions voter guide There will be eight propositions on the May 1 City of Austin ballot. Marisa Charpentier is KUT's assistant digital editor. ACC Prop A: FOR. It's Election Day. A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austins independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the communitys political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. 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Chu has quite simply reinvented what JP 5 the precinct that covers the central city and, by extension, the Capitol does and can do as a front-line defender of justice in Travis County. Austin has a great record when it comes to voter registration; more . Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison. Greg Casar, DSA, and Palestine: Will It Matter? Greg Abbott vs. Democrat Beto O'Rourke. The Chronicle Editorial Board makes these recommendations. This guide details all propositions to provide general summaries for additional context as well as Chamber Board positions on the items. The League of Women Voters has put together a detailed guide to voting by mail for Central Texas voters here. Support the free press, so we can support Austin. HD46: Sheryl Cole She is justly proud of being a local pioneer in climate action while many of her enviro colleagues were still focused on naturalist conservation efforts. Find the Chronicles endorsements (with detailed explanations) here. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Information is power. For his trouble, he attracted a risible vanity challenge from Bush-era talking head Matthew Dowd, then a less risible but still issue-free challenge from Texas Democratic Party Vice Chair Carla Brailey and state Rep. Michelle Beckley either of whom would be credible alternatives if they'd begun running eight years ago rather than eight weeks. Janet Dudding is the actual accountant among the three candidates in the Dem primary. Name: AJ Marino School: St. Charles East, senior Sport: Wrestling Why he was selected: St. Charles East senior AJ Marino, who won the final match at the Class 3A team state dual tournament Feb. 25 to vault the Saints to the first team title in program history, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week. But Silva probably has more credibility with more of the southside portion of D3, which is largely East Riverside and Oltorf west to St. Eds lots of young people, lots of diversity, lots of renters. Velsquez and Daniela Silva clearly not only agree with each other but like each other, so does it matter which one wins? The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. The $350 million bond would go to acquiring land and building new homes, as well as repairing existing homes that would likely be demolished but for the bond's assistance. (Austin Westphal/News Staff) For this new civil court, we will go through the usual exercise of electing a Democrat to replace the appointed Republican Cleve Doty and we wish Eiserloh, who is now a familiar face and name all over town from her 2020 campaign for county attorney (where we endorsed her and then co-endorsed in the run-off), the best of success on this bench. 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Texas agencies requesting millions of dollars for new vehicles Posted on 03/29/2021 by Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. You didn't need us to tell you that. Heres what you need to know to vote in Travis County. Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election After running four times in 10 years to finally land this seat on the board that tries to edit everybody's textbooks, Bell-Metereau has been rewarded in redistricting with an easily defendable Democratic district including all of Austin. Support the Chronicle, What you need to stay home and vote in Texas, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. The Chronicle welcomes opinion pieces on any topic from the community. 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Celia Israel on being herself on the mayoral trail, Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans, Filling Kathie Tovo's shoes (with houses? Here on the criminal side of the docket, Livingston's counterpart and fellow courthouse titan Brenda Kennedy is also retiring, and we think Mueller the innovative Court at Law No. 1: KT Musselman This seven-candidate field (we talked to six) to succeed retiring Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, now running for Congress, is amazingly qualified, and we thought this would be for sure a double or even triple endorsement. Email address is elections@austintexas.gov. HD50: James Talarico The ballot must be returned by the same representative before 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. SD14: Sarah Eckhardt Voters Guide - League of Women Voters Austin Area - lwvaustin.org The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. Not only were we wrong, but she's gone the distance again and again, leading confidently from a progressive place despite representing one of the purple Council districts west of MoPac, and scoring wins like the $460 million active transportation bond that went with Project Connect in 2020. Celia Israel: This election is about who can afford to live here, and who gets to decide, A hospital-based pediatrician explains steps we can take to prevent the next tragedy, Nonprofit Texas Gun Sense responds to Uvalde, From Congress to land commissioner, here are our picks, Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot, Early Voting April 25-May 3 Election Day May 7, Yup. So that's good, and she's right that DWI is an area that hasn't yet been impacted that much by justice reform. If you don't find your districts listed below, that means they're not up for election in 2022. Daily News - The Austin Chronicle. Headlines / Quote of the Week - News - The Austin Chronicle Florida College Students Protest DeSantis Legislation on Gender Some problems look unchanged from our past but are now quite different old ways of "taking on traffic" and "keeping Austin safe" have been exhausted, discarded, discredited. Born and raised in East Austin, Velsquez's pride in his community has shone throughout his campaign. will be away from your county on Election Day and during early voting; are confined in jail, but eligible to vote; or. Austin voters' overwhelming approval in 2012 of both November elections and the 10-1 district system changed the dynamics of Council run-offs, which formerly saw steady or increased turnout as. Governor raceNRA, anti-Abbott groups spend big in the Texas governor race, Attorney general race:Abortion emerges as key issue in Texas attorney general race for Ken Paxton, Rochelle Garza. By. 2023 ELECTION Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, and Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, will be facing each other in a runoff election scheduled for April 4. We do wish our professional colleague, former KUT and Texas Standard reporter Joy Diaz, further success in her political career maybe at City Hall? At-Large Place 9: Arati Singh Our analysis of the just-begun 88th Texas Legislature. Right now this is primarily seen as the DWI court, and Espiritu may be the best-regarded DWI defense lawyer in the county. In the mayors race, that reconsideration was internal and brief; nothing about how the Nov. 8 election turned out, nor about the campaign thats unfolded since, made us rethink our support for Israel and for the reasons we laid out before. Travis Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2: Randall Slagle, Williamson County Judge: Blane Conklin Friday, Feb. 18 will be the last day to apply for mail-in ballots. 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November 2021 General and Special Elections - The Austin Chronicle We knew Silva was good from the first round and shouted her out in our earlier endorsement, but we feel like we slept on Stephanie Bazan. 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Hays, former chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party and co-founder and legal director for Jane's Due Process (which provides legal support for minors seeking to bypass parental consent for abortion care), pivoted to cannabis law when she moved back to Austin a couple years ago, and boy, could Texas use a highly competent, dedicated, and ethical lawyer in this post, rather than rodeo clown Sid Miller, whose friends and allies wasted no time trying to sell access to his office and the hemp licenses it now issues. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Do you know who your Austin City Council member is? Sure, its 2019 and the Constitution is still relevant, but I do think we need . Voters in Northeast Austin have two great choices in this race, as Roxanne Evans and Candace Hunter each have a robust understanding of the challenges the district faces. You can vote by mail if you: will be away from your county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting is conducted; are sick or have a disability; are 65 years of age or older on. We can help. But we expect the more assertive Gonzales a former AISD teacher and the son of another to take a stronger stance against inequities and unfair conditions for both teachers and students in a way that aligns with his passion for social justice. District 6: Andrew Gonzalez Remember when this was a job where one needed to love Texas' lands, and not just political power and prospective Alamo profits and guns? Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista? Candidates for the midterm 2022 elections: Top (left to right): Beto O'Rourke (D), Alexandra del Moral Mealer (R) and Mike Collier (D). Information is power. Yet Alter also has years of experience as Kirk Watsons aide in the Lege, so he knows how to negotiate and play hardball, which we generally like to hear. Three of the four candidates participated in a live forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor. Travis County will let you vote until 9 p.m. on certain days during early voting. One of those people is Celia Israel, who got noticed as she worked in the movements that would eventually make Watson's mayoralty possible. 6 judge whose Project Engage has kept hundreds of youthful offenders out of jail is the best prepared candidate to move up to the felony bench and continue that work. Instead, he's moving down the street (and across the Travis County line) to represent the somewhat less suburban (and less Anglo) North Austin neighborhoods in the seat held by retiring Rep. Celia Israel, now running for mayor. Daily News - The Austin Chronicle 2021 New Mexico. Daily News. Can't keep up with happenings around town? - Staff Reporter, Atlanta Business Chronicle. HD47: Vikki Goodwin Early voting starts Monday and continues through Nov. 4. The incumbent has provoked some folks with her ideas and exasperated some others with her approach to governing, but she has also risen to the occasion and shouldered the several burdens that City Hall and Austin at large felt a need to place upon the one Black Council member, and the most prominent Black woman in local politics, over a term made chaotic by pandemics and police racism and violence. We wish we were exaggerating. No, we do not. 2020 Voter Guide for S.F. Bay Area and California Wilco County Clerk: Erica Smith When filling out a mail-in ballot, use black or blue ink and follow the instructions to deliver it on time. See the complete list of winners in the Austin Music Awards. Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election A total of 5,009 people went to the polls Monday, a . Trustee District 1: Candace Hunter. of his ex took the money his contribution, meant for the wedding and gave it to some else, which he . A ballot measure passed in May 2021 moved Austin's mayoral race to align with presidential elections in an effort to increase voter turnout. We all will have to show Israel what to do during a brief two-year term, barely enough time to reorient City Hall, let alone go somewhere new. Watson was mayor of the city from 1997 to 2001 and is focused on tackling the rising cost of living, homelessness, public safety and transportation. Not all of the bills are bad! We think Velsquez has more of the kind of experience that will serve a council member in good stead, and more credibility with the local powers on the ground in the heart of Tejano East Austin who have genuine power in a district where so many people dont vote unless theyre specifically asked to. Vote in the Austin Chronicle 2020 Music Poll Email her at mcharpentier@kut.org. Council District 5: Ryan Alter Election day: Tuesday, December 13 The 2022 Texas primary election is Tuesday, March 1. Six candidates are vying for this seat representing South Austin on the City Council. Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 2 election begins Monday, Oct. 18 and runs through through Friday, Oct. 29. We were also impressed with Daniela Silva, who demonstrated a deep knowledge of Austin's housing issues and compassion for our unhoused neighbors. We hope that facing a legit primary challenge from Bob Libal former head of Grassroots Leadership, running to Shea's left on criminal justice, economic development, and the built environment will help Shea take her service to the next level. But you can find out what exactly will be on your ballot and decide who or what youre voting for ahead of time. 2: Michelle Gutierrez Cohen HD136: John Bucy, 455th District Judge: Laurie Eiserloh She devoted herself to helping D3 residents during Winter Storm Uri and no doubt has bright prospects as a leader in Austin elected or otherwise. Our land use policy and practice is still weak, obsolete, and broken, not just creating suboptimal outcomes as in the Nineties but imposing immediate and grievous costs on people who literally cannot find a place to live. Information is power. Is he still the favorite? Information will continually be updated as we approach the 2021 Election. Alter, a longtime Lege staffer (including for Kirk Watson), has the most fully developed housing plan (called Housing Now) of any candidate in any Council race; he'll be able to walk into City Hall with a mandate to immediately seek support for big changes. Since she and Ryan Alter also largely agree on goals, we asked them about change and influence how do you intend to get more housing and child care and climate action or whichever priorities you want to champion? Here's what you need to cast your ballot in Central Texas. If elected, we hope Leffler will be able to listen to the diverse array of voices in D9 and not just hear them. Submit yours now at austinchronicle.com/opinion. Candidates addressed priority issues such as transportation, housing and policing during a forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor. are expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day. The field is set in Austin's mayor's race and in five additional City Council races with seven candidates now officially competing to succeed Mayor Steve Adler. 4: Susan Cook A one-stop voter guide for everything you need to know about the upcoming elections and voting in Texas - from KVUE in Austin, Texas Got something to say? January 2022 Election | AustinTexas.gov Make sure your county's elections office receives your ballot on or before Election Day. Voters may also apply for an emergency ballot due to a death in their immediate family that occurred on or after the fifth day before Election Day and causes them to be absent from their home county that day. Community Impact Newspaper has compiled a guide to the November 2022 elections in Texas with information such as candidate Q&As, sample ballots and election results. Travis County Clerk: Dyana Limon-Mercado All information on this webpage is specific to the 2021 City of Austin Special Election and the Campaign Finance Filing Requirements. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 28. Got something to say? I married a man who has four kids with his ex, they never married ( the initial plan was to get married, but the elder bro. The very first thing Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson spotted when she peered into the tiny cab of her place of job's most effective state automobile was once the guide window crank. Dont wear clothing or accessories that support any candidate running in the election, a political party or a measure appearing on the ballot. Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison STAND ALONE NARRATIVE. 1-minute voter guide to the top statewide races Five questions with Austin mayoral candidate Jennifer Virden Five questions with Austin mayoral candidate Kirk Watson Five questions with Austin mayoral candidate Celia Israel Austin bonds on November ballots total more than $3B Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Austin. Sunday, January 30, 2022 Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary Election. * Editors note, Friday, Oct. 28, 6:25pm: An updated list of recommended candidates to elect in Round Rock ISD has now been added. 8 statewide propositions on Texans' November 2021 ballot . The last day a candidate may file is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. The Austin Chronicle's Austin Music Awards honor the local music community by recognizing Austin artists and industry leaders. The latest proposed legislation on higher education in Florida is causing outrage among local students. As a self-described urbanist, he represents a real change in direction after eight years of Kathie Tovo, and Linda Guerrero entered this race to provide a more status-quo alternative. It was held on June 7, 2022, concurrent with the 2022 statewide primary elections. What you can and cant bring to the polls. Strategic Planning and Decision-Making for Public and. Proposition A The $199.28 million package focuses on renovations and capital maintenance, including building a new elementary school, the expansion of Sycamore Springs Middle school, and land purchases for future school facilities. The top four vote-getters citywide win the seats. Statesman: Vote AGAINST Prop H. This initiative would provide publicly-funded $25 vouchers for Austin voters to support the mayoral or City Council campaigns of their choice. Texas election voter guide: 2022 midterm races, candidates, dates 2: Michelle Gutierrez Cohen. During the 60-minute event, the candidates stuck to the talking points that have so far dominated this election season. Her opponent Tanisa Jeffers is also right that we could restore CCL5 to its former status as a mental-health-focused court (which doesn't exclude DWIs for those with substance use disorders), but we think Espiritu is better prepared to do that than Jeffers is to reform DWI adjudication. Combined with the 2,471 mail-in ballots received, that makes . Just scroll down and enter your name and birthday. Support the Chronicle, Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into citys fiscal reality on Election Day, Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil, With early voting underway, campaigns for, against Proposition A heat up, November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election, A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides, City seeks voters OK of Lakeshore Blvd. Go check yourselves and let Malhotra use her actual expertise on this bench. The city also held a special general election for the District 4 seat on the city council on January 25, 2022. Below is your Republican guide: This is an especially important election for RRISD. Longtimer Doggett and Three Political Outsiders Vie to Represent the Newly Formed 37th Congressional District, Inside the Central Texas Congressional Map, The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race, Austin at Large: Seek, Matt, and Ye Shall Find, Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns, Texas Primaries Loom as Redistricting Lawsuits Drop, County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers, Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up, Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands. District 6: Andrew Gonzales. 2022 Texas Voter Guide - The Houston Chronicle Can't keep up with happenings around town? Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. News Sports Hookem.com Austin360 Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals Subscribe Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news, All questions answered (satisfaction not guaranteed). . Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61. Texas constitutional amendment election on Nov. 2: What you need to He got shit done when his ways were prepared by like-minded Austin voters, volunteers, activists, advocates, entrepreneurs, city employees, state and UT employees, elected officials just a whole bunch of people who had defined this baby big city as a place where nature, culture, and technology were all in balance and made everyone money. Texas primary election guide 2022 | kvue.com

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