Council Faces Budget Strains From City Manager's Plan
City Manager Sam Granata warns of a 2.4 million revenue shortfall this year while freezing most new hires. He says CPS energy sales will be 40 million below expectations and salary increases could total 200,000, prompting calls for three proposed budgets and a February tax deadline amid property tax appeals and equalization board delays.
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City Council Eyes Study of City Manager System
City officials question the council-manager form amid calls for thorough scrutiny by a research group. Mayor Cockrel proposed evaluating the system to see if it serves the city over the next twenty years as members debated regular equipment needs and governance roles.
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Cisneros Urges Growth Focus for San Antonio Economy
San Antonio voters and leaders discuss economic development as top city concern. Councilman Cisneros calls for long range planning and leadership to address stagnating growth, downtown decline, and reliance on tourism. Proposed systems evaluation and management reform are debated with no formal action yet.
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Start Year With Cash in The Light Sweepstakes
Start the New Year with cash from The Light 1Y Sweepstakes. Tucky Reedére could win $1,560 weekly in the TV Sweepstakes. Read Sunday’s TV Channels for the cover numbers and match your number from the TV Lugs page. Winners include Patrick Carapand Jr of Havencrest and Edna Ruffin and Mrs. Richard Wueast of Schertz.
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Voting Act Tagged Totally Useless by County Officials
County officials denounce the Voting Rights Act as useless for Bexar County voters. County Judge Blair Reeves criticizes federal overreach and cites costs, while Tax Assessor Charles G. Davis warns of wasted funds from printing 700000 voter registration forms. Davis notes lines and pileups as unusable applications persist. Federal decisions may force changes to local voting sites and equipment.
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COPS Mobilizes 3000 Voters for Edwards Aquifer Mall Referendum
COPS registered about 3000 people to vote in the Edwards Aquifer Areal zone mall referendum. Father Albert Benavides said canvassing groups will boost turnout by organizing precincts in five city areas as the council considers adding property to the aquifer exclusion zone for the project.
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Christmas Events Across The City This Saturday
Community groups sponsor a Christmas Eve supper at Shrine of the Black Madonna with 6 pm start. Red Carpet Committee hosts a 7 30 pm party at Sir John Falstaff. Las Palmas Library shows four holiday films at 2 pm. A sidewalk sale runs at 11 am Sunday by the Child Development Center. Christmas activities extend to Jan 2 in Lacklind area with YMCA. Donations accepted at Travelodge Courthouse Square 10 am to 6 pm weekdays. The Alamo Heights United Methodist Church presents its 20th annual Nativity scene 7 to 9 pm on Sunday Monday and Tuesday.
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