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Money flowing into campaigns for Prop B, San Antonio mayor with less than a week before election
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A supporter for District 2 candidate Pharaoh Clark moves a sign in a a field of signs at Lions Field Park as early voting for municipal elections in San Antonio gets underway on Monday, Apr. 19, 2021. Early voter turnout appeared light at several locations as canvassers and some seeking election or re-election made stops to polling sites.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographer
With less than a week before Election Day, money is pouring into races for San Antonio mayor and a ballot initiative to gut the police officers’ union.
A busy bee s guide to San Antonio s May 1 elections
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Bexar County Elections Department Administrator Jacque Callanen gives an update on early voting on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. “We officially broke the 2016 in-person numbers at 9:38 this morning,” when the number of ballots cast since early voting began Oct. 13 passed the 2016 total of 436,025, Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen says.Jerry Lara /Staff photographer
It’s April 29 you’ve just had yourself a nice little 4.20 and you’ve somehow finally gotten your bearings with tax season. You’re a little behind the curve with local elections, you realize, after reading that early voting already kicked-off last Monday. What offices are up for re-election again? Are they actually racing? Like on a track?! When is the actual day?!
Would Prop B hold San Antonio police accountable or defund them? Both arguments are a stretch
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Ananda Tomas, deputy director of Fix SAPD, hands out yard signs to volunteer Arturo Ordoqui. Fix SAPD is a leader in efforts to pass Proposition B.Robin Jerstad /Contributor
In an otherwise low-key local election, Proposition B on San Antonio’s May 1 ballot is arguably generating more debate and heated campaign activity than even the mayoral race.
One reason is the intense spotlight on allegations of police misconduct as witnessed recently in courtrooms and via camera footage across the U.S.
The protest marches and rallies in San Antonio and nationwide that emerged after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis have now segued to political action about police accountability.
‘There is nothing I could tell him’: Popovich declines sit down with SAPOA leader after Prop B endorsement
Popovich said “Proposition B looks like a step in the right direction” for accountability with police departments
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SAN ANTONIO – Gregg Popovich has been vocal this week about his support for Proposition B on the May 1 ballot, but on Thursday declined an invitation to discuss the measure further with the head of the San Antonio Police Officers Association.
The Spurs coach said he would “absolutely not” have any interest in sitting down with SAPOA president Danny Diaz to discuss Prop B, adding “there is nothing I could tell him.”
Here s who s running for City Council Districts 4, 6, 7 and 8
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A supporter for District 2 candidate Pharaoh Clark moves a sign in a a field of signs at Lions Field Park as early voting for municipal elections in San Antonio gets underway on Monday, Apr. 19, 2021. Early voter turnout appeared light at several locations as canvassers and some seeking election or re-election made stops to polling sites.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographer
Council members Manny Peláez and Ana Sandoval are both seeking third terms, and Adriana Rocha Garcia and Melissa Cabello Havrda are vying for re-election for the first time.