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Pay still an issue as City of San Antonio, police union inch closer to new contract
By Garrett Brnger, Adam Barraza at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of San Antonio and the union representing its police officers traded proposals for officer pay Thursday, though a significant gap still remains.The union wants biannual raises to pump up officer pay by 20.5% over the course of a new three-year contract. The city has now gone as high as 1...
Key takeaway The union wants biannual raises to pump up officer pay by 20.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The ongoing contract negotiations between the City of San Antonio and its police union have significant implications for Alamo Heights residents, who rely on the San Antonio Police Department for public safety. As the city faces a tough budget year with potential cuts and a property tax increase, the cost of officer pay raises will be closely watched. The more than $3,700 difference in potential yearly pay for a rookie officer and over $7,900 difference for senior captains will have a direct impact on the city's budget and potentially on the services provided to Alamo Heights. With the city and union scheduled to meet again on July 16, residents will be waiting to see if a deal can be reached before the draft budget is presented to the City Council on August 13. The outcome of these negotiations will affect not only the police department but also the overall quality of life in Alamo Heights.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of San Antonio and the union representing its police officers traded proposals for officer pay Thursday, though a significant gap still remains.The union wants biannual raises to pump up officer pay by 20.5% over the course of a new three-year contract. The city has now gone as high as 1...
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