NEWS ARCHIVE
Moving Forward
To paraphrase W.C. Fields, all in all, I’d rather be in St. Louis.
While I am honored to have received sufficient votes to make it to a runoff, Saturday’s results clearly weren’t what I had hoped for.
I believe my campaign could have made a runoff election a robust competition, but I have concluded that going forward would not be in the best interests of Austin. (Read More »)
Letter to the Editor: Backin’ McCracken
I have not publicly supported a candidate in a past elections but now I find the difference between the candidates huge. This past year I have seen Brewster McCracken at work pulling together a great consortium in the Pecan Street Project. Having seen this behind the scenes, it was a fantastic accomplishment. (Read More »)
EDITORIAL McCracken has vision that Austin needs
(orig. published on 4.19.09)
McCracken has a broad view of what Austin needs and how City Hall should manage in a budget crunch. He can build alliances and should be a visible, active mayor…We urge voters to elect McCracken on May 9. (Read Endorsement)
Study emphasizes importance of creative sector to Texas economy
A new study shows that Texas’ creative sector is growing faster and paying higher wages than jobs in other arenas. But the study warns that more funding is needed to continue that momentum. (Read Story) (Read More »)
The Power to Change
As the ongoing hullabaloo over the Austin sound ordinance in regards to live outdoor music at restaurants has only reiterated, music is politics here in the Live Music Capital. (Read Story)
Brewster McCracken Announces Endorsements From Over 100 Clean Energy Advocates, Lays out Four-Point Plan to Create Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs and Make Austin a National Clean Energy Leader
Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken today announced support from more than 100 clean energy leaders for his campaign for Austin mayor. Joined by clean energy advocates and leaders from emerging clean energy companies, McCracken laid out a specific four-point plan to create thousands of clean energy jobs and made clear for Austin voters what is at stake in this election. (Read More »)
Early voting starts in critical election
In the Austin mayor’s election, the American-Statesman has endorsed Brewster McCracken, 43. McCracken is ending two terms on the City Council and during this campaign has demonstrated his leadership and vision for the city.
McCracken is the best candidate to help Austin weather the current economic crisis. He is focused on finding new industries and new jobs to keep the city strong and moving forward. (Read Story)
Austin Artists Release New Album to Support McCracken
Some of Austin’s greatest artists have teamed up with Eye Rock to support Mayor Candidate Brewster Mccracken. The musicians involved will donate proceeds from the album “Backin’ McCracken” to Brewster’s campaign.
Support Brewster McCracken by Supporting Austin Artists!
Mayoral candidates to roll out television ads
There are fewer than 20 days until Austin voters head to the polls to choose a mayor and four city council members. That means you can expect to see the airwaves heating up with campaign ads. (Read More »)
Recent changes shake up music scene
The “Live Music Capital of the World” has fallen under recent criticism. Local musicians claim the city of Austin has not been living up to its title. (Read More »)
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