Election Run-Off Results: Alter to City Council

Alter, Nitsch, and Hassan emerge victorious in Tuesday's run-off

"...Gallo losing her re-election bid on Tuesday to rival Alison Alter, a political newcomer who's promised to put "community..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...the south, in Tuesday's other Coun­cil run-off, D10 CM Alison Alter barely held onto her seat against Jennifer Virden,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...Four of the six challengers to incumbent Council Member Alison Alter are on her right. Although Alter was one..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District 10: Gallo and Alter to Run-Off

Incumbent Sheri Gallo and challenger Alison Alter will meet in a run-off election set for Dec. 13

"...finds herself in a run-off again, this time against Alison Alter. Gallo closed Tuesday night two points shy of..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Council Member Alter, Advocates Optimistic on APD Review

The city gears up for the third-party evaluation of the department's handling of sexual assault cases

"...improvements won't be made along the way. Council Member Alison Alter, who carried January's resolution calling for the evaluation,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Results: Alter, Hassan, Nitsch Victorious

Run-offs yield few fireworks, three quick victories

"...On City Council, challenger Alison Alter held a commanding lead over incumbent Sheri Gallo..."

Dec. 14, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Parks Board Member Challenges Sheri Gallo

Alison Alter says she will advocate for neighbors – not developers

"...the City Council race for her District 10 seat: Alison Alter, the district's representative on the Parks and Recreation..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Council: A Special Event

Alison Alter, agreeing to disagree

"...be barred against the spirit of the City Charter. Alison Alter countered that those candidates would be allowed under..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety

Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence

"...On June 8, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter and County Judge Andy Brown spearheaded a gun..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Members Shine New Light on Fire Department

CMs Alter and Flannigan stoke the flames of AFD negotiations

"...passing the Item on a 7-4 vote, with CMs Alison Alter, Jimmy Flannigan, Ora Hous­ton, and Ellen Troxclair voting..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

2020 Council Races Already Taking Shape

Alter draws a challenger for D10 seat

"...underway. Pooja Sethi formally launched her campaign to unseat Alison Alter in City Council's District 10, which includes a..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidate Forced out of Parks Board

Alison Alter was appointed by opponent Sheri Gallo nearly two years ago

"...10 Council Member Sheri Gallo has ousted her appointee, Alison Alter, as a member of the Parks and Recreation..."

Aug. 4, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...police chief on a 9-2 vote, with Council Members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly in opposition...."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Sheri Gallo holds a 5,000-vote lead over primary challenger Alison Alter, but with two other candidates in the race,..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...In a contentious email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...To the south of D6, CM Alison Alter – whose District 10 stretches from Central Austin..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...mistake: We're not choosing Flannigan because he's the only alternative. Since his defeat in 2014, Flannigan has proven himself..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...been more low-key, though every bit as contentious. Incumbent Alison Alter and opponent Jennifer Virden have taken turns sniping..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...City Council incumbents Jimmy Flan­ni­gan and Alison Alter will once again face off against conservative challengers..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...Interestingly, the two rookie CMs – Jimmy Flannigan and Alison Alter – both say they want to take closer..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...for lost property value. In 2019, City Council Member Alison Alter requested an audit of Austin's wildfire preparedness, which..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Recap: Hey, Remember That Thing We Asked You to Do?

City Council revisits resilience hubs and Rainey Street density

"...In regards to the resilience hubs, Council Member Alison Alter came with the receipts. As first proposed, the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...The following week, CM Alison Alter announced her own interest in serving as MPT;..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Compatibility, Staff Tells Adler, Thanks, but No Thanks

Previously drafted Land Development Code changes were better, they say

"...In June, Mayor Steve Adler and Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter co-authored a resolution, adopted unanimously by their colleagues,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hired / Fire

Overtime, wages, hiring procedures at heart of negotiations between city, firefighters

"...witnessing a pointed exchange between Kerr and Council Member Alison Alter, AFA representatives continued on to the city's Rutherford..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

District 10: Gallo vs. the World

Oft-criticized incumbent has three candidates vying for her seat

"...Philanthropic adviser Alison Alter was Gallo's first challenger. The Rosedale resident told..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

APD "Reimagined" Training Academy Still a Work in Progress

Adoption of new curriculum for pilot cadet class scheduled for May 31

"...members also acknowledged some trepidation about moving forward. CM Alison Alter described her vote as a "leap of faith,"..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...Incumbent Alison Alter is heading for another run-off herself in Central..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...when her appointee to the Parks and Recreation Board, Alison Alter, decided to challenge Gallo for her seat in..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...– Mayor Kirk Watson and CMs José Velásquez, Ryan Alter, and Zohaib Qadri – all indicated in their remarks..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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