Early voting is underway in the Alamo City, with record-breaking numbers at the polls.
One section of this year’s ballot features propositions about proposed changes to the city charter. Not familiar with the governing document? Brush up on San Antonio’s Charter Review Commission.
Here’s what’s up for vote this election.
Proposition A — Ethics Review Board
This item would make some minor changes to the way the city’s 11-member Ethics Review Board functions, including adding a definition of “conflicts of interest,” which isn’t currently defined.
Proposition B — Language modernization
In this amendment, 95 provisions have been identified in the charter that need to be updated or removed due to outdated language.
Proposition C — City Manager tenure + compensation
This proposition would remove the currently salary cap (currently ~$370,000) and tenure limit (currently eight years) for this city position that was placed by Alamo City voters in 2018.
Proposition D — Employee political activity
This measure would remove the 72-year ban and allow city employees to participate in politics as long as it was not during work hours or using city resources. However, the city leadership team would still be subject to higher restrictions on political activity.
Proposition E — City Council compensation
If approved, this would increase the pay for city council members from $45,722 to $70,200, and the mayor of San Antonio’s salary from $61,725 to $87,800.
Proposition F — City Council terms
City Council, including the Mayor, terms would be changed from two years to four years and changing the term limits from four two-year terms to two four-year terms — the limit of eight years total would still be in place.
If you haven’t made your way to the polls just yet, here’s a quick look about what’s on the ballot in Bexar County.
