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$131 Million Hunt-PSB Land Sale Back On
by David Crowder
Council members suggested that Hunt was backing out because it had bid too much for the land, especially in light of the looming national recession driven by the crisis in home financing. But after the hot words, negotiations quietly resumed between the city and Hunt.
Posted on May 6, 2008
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The Inner Loop: Marquez, Moody/Margo, Morris, Montes
Posted on May 16, 2008
Four pieces of silver for a Friday morning.
The Inner Loop: Two Tons of Trouble
Posted on May 14, 2008
Two e-mails by concept-man Morris Pittle describe a process by which the city is developing a contract for an ad campaign.
- The Inner Loop: Dee-B-Q, as Moody and Margo Roll On
- A fund-raiser coming. Plenty of water under the bridge already. What will the next months hold?
- On the Agenda: May 12-16
- City Council agenda is packed for tomorrow. Look at some of the highlights here, including a move to rescind the stormwater district, some board appointments, and the return of the Austin Terrace neighborhood building dispute.
- Document Review: The Quintana Motions
- Quintana's lawyer argues that she is being prosecuted because of her opposition to the City Council. The District Attorney, while stating that Quintana is being held to a higher standard, denies that it has anything to do with her political stances.
- The Inner Loop: Democratic Mass Marketing
- Democrats in El Paso are pretty active. Report on Republicans coming, just as soon as it comes.
- City Council Approves New Development Rules
- The vote to approve new subdivision rules came after the defeat of a motion to postpone action on the ordinance for 30 days as requested by developers.
- The Inner Loop: Pledging a Negative Campaign
- Why would a Democratic stalwart in El Paso sound like a Republican from Mississippi? Must be a Clinton-Obama thing. Yes, it's still primary season! And, does it matter if someone left town?
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The Inner Loop: Dee-B-Q, as Moody and Margo Roll On
Posted on May 14, 2008
A fund-raiser coming. Plenty of water under the bridge already. What will the next months hold?
On the Agenda: May 12-16
Posted on May 12, 2008
City Council agenda is packed for tomorrow. Look at some of the highlights here, including a move to rescind the stormwater district, some board appointments, and the return of the Austin Terrace neighborhood building dispute.
Document Review: The Quintana Motions
Posted on May 9, 2008
Quintana's lawyer argues that she is being prosecuted because of her opposition to the City Council. The District Attorney, while stating that Quintana is being held to a higher standard, denies that it has anything to do with her political stances.
The Inner Loop: Democratic Mass Marketing
Posted on May 8, 2008
Democrats in El Paso are pretty active. Report on Republicans coming, just as soon as it comes.
City Council Approves New Development Rules
Posted on May 6, 2008
The vote to approve new subdivision rules came after the defeat of a motion to postpone action on the ordinance for 30 days as requested by developers.
The Inner Loop: Pledging a Negative Campaign
Posted on May 6, 2008
Why would a Democratic stalwart in El Paso sound like a Republican from Mississippi? Must be a Clinton-Obama thing. Yes, it's still primary season! And, does it matter if someone left town?
Postpone Subdivision Ordinance? It's a Close Call
Posted on May 5, 2008
Developers request an extension for more review, but the City Council member who has taken the lead in working on the proposals says the changes are ready to go.
Commissioners Resolution: U.S. Immigration Policy Fails
Posted on May 5, 2008
"Instead of rejection and hatred, we should all be working toward making our border communities and our U.S. society more hospitable and humane." -- From a resolution passed by El Paso County Commissioners Court Monday.
On the Agenda: May 5-9
Posted on May 4, 2008
The Hunt-PSB land deal officially is back on the city agenda. At the county, they're talking phones for inmates. At the PSB, they're considering changing rates for the stormwater district. A look ahead at some key government meetings.
Development Rules Approved
Posted on April 30, 2008
The vote in favor of portions of the new subdivision ordinance -- the rules for how new neighborhoods will look -- sets up next week's final vote on the package of changes.
Shaping the City: Subdivision Ordinance in Stretch Run
Posted on April 28, 2008
Few seem satisfied about the rules under consideration Tuesday at City Council. The rules would widen sidewalks, narrow streets and increase park space.
The Inner Loop: Margo, Moody, Money
Posted on April 29, 2008
This race is so much fun. Thank you, Dee Margo and Joseph Moody!
City Revenues Up, But Spending is up More
Posted on April 22, 2008
What should be great news for City Hall -- increased revenues -- isn’t good enough because the city’s spending is $2.5 million over the $304 million general fund budget.
District 3 Candidates on the Issues
Posted on April 22, 2008
The election is important because 4-3 votes are frequent on important matters before City Council and the next representative could strengthen the current majority’s hold on policy matters or even the sides and force Mayor John Cook to break tie votes, defining his position with an election coming up.
On the Agenda: April 21-25
Posted on April 21, 2008
Important meetings on the stormwater fee and subdivision code, as well as the city and county regular sessions.
Their Own Words: Obama, Clinton Debate in Philadelphia (Part 1)
Posted on April 17, 2008
"Essential Documents are vital primary sources underpinning the foreign policy debate," states the note on the Council on Foreign Relations transcript of the Democratic candidate debate Wednesday night in Philadelphia. So here it is.
Their Own Words: Obama, Clinton Debate in Philadelphia (Part 2)
Posted on April 17, 2008
"Essential Documents are vital primary sources underpinning the foreign policy debate," states the note on the Council on Foreign Relations transcript of the Democratic candidate debate Wednesday night in Philadelphia. So here it is. Part 2.
Another One Gone at HACEP, Another Lawsuit Possible
Posted on April 15, 2008
Arturo Huerta no longer is with the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso. His departure continues a string of upheavals at the agency, which is under investigation by HUD.
WSJ Uses Reyes as Exhibit "A" in Story About Contributions and Contracts
Posted on April 15, 2008
A spokeswoman stated that any insinuations in the article are "flat wrong." The WSJ article looks at contributions to influential lawmakers from a Huntsville defense contractor, and the contracts the company received.
Pool Rule Do-Over
Posted on April 15, 2008
The City Council will consider new rules, after a mea culpa regarding confusion over regulations regarding swimming pools, which generated much discussion two weeks ago.
Stormwater Fee Revolt Might be Brewing
Posted on April 14, 2008
The bill for putting the city's drainage system together is coming due, leading to blowback from some commercial customers and a series of public meetings to address the issue.
Democratic Delegate Challenge Seeks 3-1 Ratio, or Disqualification, at State Convention
Posted on April 12, 2008
The request to the state Democratic Party marks the formal issuance of the expected challenge by supporters of presidential candidate Barack Obama.
The Inner Loop 1: Election Results=The 7 Percent Solution
Posted on April 9, 2008
A few thoughts on the poorly attended election.
The Inner Loop 2: Moody Memo Mocks Margo Memo
Posted on April 9, 2008
Back and forth with Moody and Margo. Only what, six months to go? In this missive, Moody rebuts the Margo camp claims about an electoral advantage in District 78.
