Sculley pact largely went unread by the council
None of the nine who supported it had seen the contract when the council members voted, although most said Mayor Phil Hardberger gave them a full briefing and a one-page sheet outlining the contract’s key provisions in one-on-one meetings they had.
I think this is just too funny. And [...]

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District 8 City Councilwoman Diane Cibrian said she’s “strongly considering” seeking the mayor’s office after only one term. On Friday, she said she’ll make a formal decision early next year.
So Cibrian wants to do for the entire city what she has done for District 8? Which is what exactly?
Property tax relief? [...]

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So the consensus seems to be that the two term limit is fine. But I still have to question the ability of some of my neighbors to make appropriate analogies.
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I spent 22 years in the U.S. Army, including three years for schooling. I had eight assignments (jobs), three of which were [...]

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The thing is Cibrian has plenty of earnest energy, but no chickens. When asked on the campaign trail how a tax cut could be accomplished, she had no clue.
But then here comes Wolff, the second-termer from neighboring District 9, throwing Cibrian a timely life preserver.
Last week, Wolff prepared a draft memo outlining [...]

Posted in City Council, Diane Cibrian, District 8, District 9, Kevin Wolff, San Antonio, tax cuts 1 Comment »

MySA.com:Distrit 3 incumbent facing no challenge
As City Councilman Roland Gutierrez looks back on his first two years in office, he does so with a sense of accomplishment and amazement.
“It’s been very challenging managing the day-to-day events with my work and council schedules, but I also have a good staff,” he said. “But the accomplishments [...]

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Of the 14 candidates who have filed for council seats thus far, only four are women, Radle said. Two men are challenging McNeil for her seat, while Herrera is uncontested; Radle is term-limited and there is one woman running for her seat.
Could it be because there aren’t as many women out there [...]

Posted in City Council, Delicia Herrera, Ericka Barrera, Patti Radle, San Antonio, Sheila McNeil, Women, Women candidates, public positions No Comments »

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It was a groundbreaking vote, perhaps an era-defining moment.
Ten City Council members on Thursday agreed to take unequal slices of a proposed half-billion dollar pie.
Imagine that! A city where some are willing to give up their “fair share” for the greater good. And the best part is Rodney Stinson’s district 10 is [...]

Posted in Bond Issue, City Council, District 10, District 8, Ken Rodriguez, Phil Hardberger, Rodney Stinson, San Antonio, San Antonio Homeowners Taxpayers Association, Sheryl Scully No Comments »

Let the high school San Antonio city council races begin!
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Filing starts today in May council racesWeb Posted: 02/11/2007 09:32 PM CST
Express-News
Beginning today, those interested in running for the City Council in the May 12 election can submit their applications.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 18 and be registered to [...]

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