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Nolan Hicks covers city government for the Austin American-Statesman.

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Sheri Gallo
stated on November 29, 2016 in a mailer spotted by an Austin voter:

Alison Alter "has exploited a campaign finance loophole to obtain over $64,000 in public dollars to fund her campaign."

By Nolan Hicks • December 8, 2016
Sheri Gallo
stated on November 29, 2016 in a mailer to voters:

Alison Alter "got an F in attendance in 2016" as an Austin parks board member "and was removed by a unanimous vote of the Austin City Council."

By Nolan Hicks • December 3, 2016
Jimmy Flannigan
stated on September 12, 2016 in an Austin Monitor interview that day plus forums later:

Says that he’s responsible for Austin including Anderson Mill Road in the city's proposed transportation bond package.

By Nolan Hicks • November 1, 2016