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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
1
Various local events include a 2 p.m. retirees meeting at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and a 1 30 to 4 30 p m free senior dance at the Convention Center Banquet Hall. University theatre presents Kind Lady at 8 15 p m weekly through Jan 2022.
A 1987 note hints at a Washington proposal package over 5 million. Earlier items recount a 1957 grand jury probe into Bexar County Jail issues and federal prisoners' breakout plans. Also noted are joint city county control studies for Hospital and Medical facilities, a 1837 tunnel miscount near the Alamo, 1927 governor pardoning power critique, 1817 anti military training campaign in San Antonio, a 1907 roller polo rink event, and sprinkling cart drivers' accuracy awaiting better expertise.
San Antonio faces a Jan. 15 charter election on a 30 1 district plan to elect 10 council members and a mayor at large. The vote follows a history of districting debates and federal scrutiny over minority voting strength in annexations.
The city disputes federal figures on Mexican American voting power while arguing that single member districts would ease annexation disputes. A 10 1 plan would create ten districts with several majority Mexican American or black districts. Opponents cite ward politics and conservative ties. supporters include officials and minority groups.
City reform advocates argue districts would ensure representation for all East South and West sides of San Antonio. They claim current councils tilt toward North Side Mexican-Americans and warn that without districting federal courts will impose lines or keep a long-term, ineffective council in power.
A proposed charter amendment, Proposition 2, would let the city shift tax year dates from a December end to a calendar year and adjust the budget year to start October 1. The measure aims to reduce interest costs by about 500000 next year but requires council action and possibly bond issues between ten and thirty three million.
White explains options to adjust the tax year for COL taxpayers proposing either a combined bond issue with stepped up collection or two bills in one year. The plan aims to smooth revenues and allow early view of yearly income, though opponents fear simultaneous due dates will hurt citizens. Proponents argue the change could improve city budgeting and debt planning.
Critics warn districting would sow neighborhood and ethnic rivalries, weaken minority representation, and require full time pay for council roles. They argue the current system ensures broader city interests, while opponents say the federal government should not dictate local elections and urge a mixed plan rather than an all or nothing ballot choice.
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