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WEBSep 29, 2024 · Investigative Reports. For more than a decade the Bulldog has published hard-hitting, in-depth investigative reports that have shaped civic discourse and public policy, resulted in criminal prosecutions, and enlightened voters about candidates' records. Here are a few samples of our work:
Mayoral candidates mix it up at city hall forum
WEB7 hours ago · The Austin City Hall hosted a live audience of about 25 people for an October 3 rd Mayoral Candidate Forum sponsored by the Austin League of Women Voters, which included all five candidates. The event was moderated by Candidate Forum Chair Carol Eckelkamp of the League of Women Voters Austin …
18 candidates raised $2.3 million - The Austin Bulldog
WEB2 days ago · Mayor Kirk Watson raised more $927,000—40 percent of all funds raised by the 20 candidates who filed campaign finance reports due October 7th. Home City of Austin City Council 18 candidates raised $2.3 million. City of Austin City Council Elections. Mayor Kirk Watson scarfed up more than three times the combined total of what his challengers ...
They’re off and running for council - The Austin Bulldog
WEBJan 19, 2024 · As in horse racing, the bugler has sounded, “Call to the Post” for the Austin City Council campaigns that are now officially underway. A well known variation on the Golden Rule is that, “Whoever has the gold makes the rules.” That was definitely the case in the 2022 election of Mayor Kirk Watson and five council members.. Our detailed analysis of campaign finances for the 2022 election ...
Welcome to The Austin Bulldog
WEBMar 30, 2010 · The Austin Bulldog is one of eight such startups that won a New Voices grant in 2009 for hyperlocal journalism focusing on our respective communities. Thanks to that grant, we have been able to use the past year to read about and research how vastly media has changed since we launched In Fact Daily …
They want to get elected but not be accountable?
WEBSep 22, 2024 · Debts— Six candidates reported having no debts. Ten others reported debts ranging from $20,000 to $600,000, with District 7 candidate Mike Siegel being the most indebted, owing $300,000 on mortgage, $200,000 on a bank loan, and $100,000 for student loans. Seven candidates failed to file required reports.
Flurry of last minute candidates file for mayor and council races
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Jim Rabuck. The ballot application of James Donald “Jim” Rabuck was file-stamped by the Austin City Clerk’s office at 4:42pm Monday. He was the last person to file and beat the deadline with 18 minutes to spare. Rabuck was one of seven candidates who waited until the very last day to apply for a place on the November 5 th ballot.
Siegel running for City Council District 7 - The Austin Bulldog
WEBOct 31, 2023 · By Editor Ken Martin. After losing in two hard runs for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, attorney Michael John Weills Siegel (D-Austin) has lowered his political sights in hopes of winnning a seat on the Austin City Council. Leslie Pool. He is running for the District 7 seat now occupied by Leslie Pool.
Court halts $354 million development subsidy - The Austin Bulldog
WEBApr 15, 2024 · City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-002238.) The plan approved by the City Council was to divert $354 million in property taxes for infrastructure improvements on that land so that it would develop in the manner the council desires. To that end, the council established Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. …
Fuentes draws an opponent…finally - The Austin Bulldog
WEBJul 30, 2024 · As the Bulldog reported July 16 th, Fuentes had raised more than $102,000 through June 30 th. Asked why he decided to run for city council, Reynolds said he wants to make Austin more affordable, make neighborhoods safer and nicer, and promote responsible growth. “I’m no career politician,” he said, “just an average working guy.”.