Council Recap: Kelly Holds Out on Hotel Purchase As City Gets Ready to HEAL

High-profile homelessness initiatives dominate meeting

"...Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, whose District 6 includes the property, was the..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Candidate Tapped Infowars Contributor to Make Campaign Video

Mackenzie Kelly campaign's finance report tells the tale

"...Infowars contributor produced a video for City Council candidate Mackenzie Kelly’s campaign, records show. In Kelly’s Oct. 26 campaign..."

Dec. 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

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

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Protecting Austinites' Reproductive Rights

Package of measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...City Council unanimously (in the absence of lone Republican Mackenzie Kelly) approved four items on Thursday, July 21, that..."

July 22, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Council Member Jimmy Flannigan has framed his contest with Mackenzie Kelly in no uncertain terms. "In 2014, just 191..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Locally it appears Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly are headed to a runoff in City Council..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...voice will return to Austin City Council in 2021. Mackenzie Kel­ly unseated Council Mem­ber Jimmy Flannigan in Northwest Austin's..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Race(s) to the West

"...opponents are running to his right on police funding. Mackenzie Kelly is making her second run at D6, after..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Harassed by Opponent’s Biker Friends

Confrontation between D6 CM and Wind Therapy Freedom Riders CEO caught on tape

"...literature that claims his opponent in the D6 run-off, Mackenzie Kelly, "stands with Trump and white nationalists," citing a..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...for it. Only the vote of Coun­cil's lone Republican, Mackenzie Kelly, remains in flux. Reached by phone Friday, Kelly..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

More Fun with City Commissioners!

CM Zimmerman nominates Buehler to Public Safety Commission

"...Other notable Zimmerman nominees include Mackenzie Kelly – one of his opponents in last fall’s..."

May 1, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

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

"...two Council districts with the most Republican voters. But Mackenzie Kelly finishing very close behind Flannigan in D6 and..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's Election Night! Time to Count the Last Few Ballots Cast in 2020

FINAL: Kelly unseats Flannigan; Alter, Boswell, Lugo prevail

"...CM Alison Alter - are seeking re-election against challengers Mackenzie Kelly and Jennifer Virden, both of whom have Republican..."

Dec. 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council District 6: Flannigan Faulted for Progressive Politics

Challengers run to incumbent’s right on homelessness, police spending

"...Mackenzie Kelly, a former volunteer firefighter who ran unsuccessfully for..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...6 City Council race, incumbent Jimmy Flannigan will face Mackenzie Kelly in the run-off election, scheduled for Dec. 15...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AustinCoin? Council Considering Crypto

Some City Council members want to look into cryptocurrency as a way to pay taxes, city bills

"...Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Mackenzie Kelly are bringing two resolutions to the Council meeting..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Safety and Security Will Be Council’s Words of the Day

Be careful out there

"...stationed at Municipal Court back on patrol. Council Member Mackenzie Kelly has a resolution directing leadership at APD, Fire,..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: And the Nominees Are ...

Council considers MoPac extension, and Zimmerman's nominees

"...to the Commission for Women (his former D6 opponent, Mackenzie Kelly) and the Commission on Immigrant Affairs (Jaime Mendoza)...."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...fix the "loophole"... And Stillwell himself filed a protest against Mackenzie Kelly claiming Kelly may have violated Texas election laws..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature

Council Recap: Nothing Goes Farther Than Cash

City to launch guaranteed-income pilot program

"...respond to those needs.” Council Members Leslie Pool and Mackenzie Kelly, both of whom have similar reservations about guaranteed..."

May 6, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Plan Would Aim Help at Encampments of Unsheltered People

A time to HEAL?

"...in the districts of Kitchen and her co-sponsors, CMs Mackenzie Kelly, Leslie Pool, and Pio Renteria; CM Alison Alter..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...defeated D6 CM Jimmy Flannigan – are now gone; Mackenzie Kelly's defeat of Flannigan and Virden's strong showing against..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...for Travis County sheriff; and Louis Herrin III and Mackenzie Kelly, both taking on City Council incumbents. Props to..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...under debate in Austin. A resolution by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly specifies a retention period of 30 days, which..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

An Unwilling Council OKs Urban Alchemy to Run ARCH

Bad news travels

"...– led her to sit out the vote. CM Mackenzie Kelly voted no, saying that allowing UA to operate..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...club communities on Austin's western edge. Alter's Council colleague Mackenzie Kelly owes her 2020 victory over Jimmy Flannigan to..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Blamed After Break-Ins at Future Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

Former Candlewood Suites hotel broken into and vandalized

"...to the property, but images shared by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (whose District 6 includes Pecan Gardens and who..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...The letter, which was signed by all CMs except Mackenzie Kelly as the Chronicle went to press Wednesday, Sept...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Yay, Nay Campaigns on Proposition A Get Underway

Ballot initiative centered on APD staffing finds friends and foes

"...the Austin City Council (except District 6 Council Member Mackenzie Kelly), and every member of the Travis County Commissioners..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chaos as City Hall Encampment Cleared by Police

Sweeping the plaza

"...fear and pressured Cronk to take action; Council Member Mackenzie Kelly told Fox 7 Austin on May 30 "It's..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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