Gov & Politics
City Council Confirms Webhead CEO Janie Gonzalez to CPS Energy Board
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City Council voted unanimously to confirm Tech company CEO Janie Gonzalez to the board of the municipally owned power utility.
Gov & Politics
City Council Adopts New Principles for Public Participation
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San Antonio City Council unanimously approved on Thursday 10 new guiding principles for public participation.
Gov & Politics
Civil Service Commission Relaxes Standards for Police Academy Applicants
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Some Public Safety Committee members questioned whether giving the police chief more hiring discretion would be seen as lowering admission standards.
Gov & Politics
Cite-and-Release Policy Change Heads to Full Council Discussion
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Deputy City Manager Erik Walsh suggested bringing the item in front of the full City Council sometime in January.
Gov & Politics
Treviño Seeks a Mobile Shower Truck for San Antonio’s Homeless Population
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Councilman Roberto Treviño (D1) is asking each of his City Council colleagues for $7,000 to fund a mobile shower unit to serve homeless people.
Gov & Politics
Councilman Saldaña Suggests Using New Hotel Fee to Combat Homelessness
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Councilman Rey Saldaña (D4) said this week he will not vote in favor of a proposed hotel fee unless some of the money is set aside to fight homelessness.
Gov & Politics
SAPD Proposes Expanding Cite-and-Release Policy to Include Other Misdemeanors
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The San Antonio Police Department is proposing an expansion of its cite-and-release program to cover more nonviolent offenses.
Gov & Politics
City Council Approves Historic Alamo Plaza Redevelopment Plan
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The plan includes creating a single entry point to a portion of the public plaza and relocate the Alamo Cenotaph, two of the most contentious elements.
Commentary
Councilmen Treviño and Perry Share Passionate, Differing Views on Fate of Alamo Plaza
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The debate over what is best for the future of San Antonio’s most hallowed ground has been contentious and bitter, but also worthwhile and productive.
Commentary
Proposed Changes to Alamo Plaza Are Neither Warranted Nor Necessary
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While most San Antonians agree the Alamo should be enhanced for all to enjoy for years to come, many remain unconvinced the proposed changes are necessary.
