District 6 Race in San Antonio City Council Spotlight
In District 6, an area bounded by West Commerce Street and Quintana Road, eight candidates vie for the seat. Incumbent Al Rohde, a former Marine and realtor, campaigns on cleanup and police protection while others push issues from drainage and parks to annex reforms, with candidates including Jesse R. Diaz, Kay Brown, Jose Estala, James J. Keily, Robert S. Thompson, Rudy Ortiz, Robert M. Logan, and Leonard Medias.
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Southwest Chamber of Comenerce
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St. Peritip’s College
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San Martin presses for reform and Latin America hub
San Martin spoke to Amigos de San Martin at Harlandale Civic Center about development, water policy, and city leadership. He urged a Latin America focused bureau to lure industry, criticized the current administration for inaction on Canyon Reservoir water contracts, and argued for less rigid master plans to avoid stifling development.
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Harlandale Civic Center
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Latin America
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Canyon Reservoir
City Water Board
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San Antonians
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Chamber Plans MexFair Promotion in San Antonio
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will lead the major promotion for the 1977 MexFair. Holt Atherton, chamber board chairman, said a community effort plans to invest $120,000. Work is under way between the Chamber, the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, and other leaders to supply private sector funding for the project.
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Four COPS pledge signers and refusals in District 6 race
About 200 attended a Monday night COPS accountability meeting at St. Jude's Catholic Church with eight of nine District 6 candidates present. Four signed written pledges: Jesse R. Dis, Leniwith Medina, Rady Ortte, and Tames £. Kelly. Four refused: Councilman Al Rolide, Bob Thompson, Kay Brown, and Jose Esta. Attendees debated signing and questioned positions on six issues including drainage, sidewalks, vacant lot cleanup, utilities, bond issues, and aquifer protection. All candidates denied ABC support, saying they rely on small donations. Robert M. Logang did not attend.
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Alliance For A Better City
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Two Black Officers Join San Antonio Motorcycle Patrol
Patrolman Marty Lewis age 24 and Patrolman Cael B Smith age 28 become the first Black motorcycle policemen on San Antonio streets. Lewis, a five year veteran, began solo motorcycle duty, while Smith, seven years in, joined the bike unit in February. Their father, John Lewis, a 30 year veteran, was the department’s first Black driver of a police vehicle. Both men stressed the danger of motorcycle patrol and the need to watch for hazards on busy streets.
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No Debate Planned In City Hall Campaign
Mayor Litt Cockrell rejects a nine debate demand from opponent John Monfrey slated for Wednesday at city hall with media. Cockrell says Monfrey lacks city government experience and warns his proposals could risk bankrupting the city.
Horton Faces Off With Police PAC Over Endorsement
San Antonio district race heats up as Glen Horton accuses the Police PAC of misrepresenting city policy after the group endorsed rival Councilman Bob Billa. Horton, a Shields of Bexar County founder, says officers have supported his crime-fighting stance and criticizes PAC decisions. Street and community events outline campaigns across Districts 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 with rallies, fundraisers, and candidate forums at churches, universities, and party houses.
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Police Association Ends Endorsements Amid Sick Pay Debate
Roland Tafola of the San Antonio Police Association Political Action Committee says the decision not to endorse Mayor Cockrell and four incumbent councilmen stems from how the department has been used for publicity before the election. He cites an Havemarr probe into corruption and misconduct and notes no action on reports sent to the Police Civil Review Commission and district attorney. Rohde and Myndus back Wigen for reviews with the group, and Tafola says citizen calls for more police protection have gone unanswered under Cockrell’s leadership.
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