The local media announced today (8/31/07) that retired SAPD Sergeant Rafael Lopez, currently Sheriff of Bexar County has tendered his resignation.
Follow the link http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA090107.EN.sheriffresigns.8c0067c8.html
for more details.
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A list of new Texas Traffic and Criminal Laws effective 1st September
(Retiree Armando Ynostrosa posts this information for your information. Make note of HB 3613 )
New traffic, criminal laws set to go into effect September 1
Notable traffic and criminal laws that go into effect on September 1 (unless noted otherwise) include the following:
HB 84, known as Katie’s Law, requires drivers 85 years of age and above to pass a vision test to have their driver license renewed. Licenses will be valid for two years instead of six. Drivers age 79 and older are not allowed to renew their driver licenses electronically.
HB 586 prohibits a driver who is issued a speeding ticket and found guilty of driving at a speed of 95 miles per hour or higher from taking a driving safety class to dismiss the ticket.
SB 369 prohibits the use of blurring or reflective matter on a license plate that significantly impairs the readability of the state name and license plate numbers and letters; prohibits the use of material or an apparatus that alters or obscures one-half or more of the state name; and prohibits using material that obscures the license plate number or plate color.
SB 153 makes it an offense for the accompanying licensed passenger of a driver with a learner’s permit to sleep, be intoxicated or to engage in any activity that prevents the passenger from observing and responding to the actions of the driver of the vehicle.
SB 112 (effective April 27, 2007) protects the right to bear arms during a declared disaster or emergency by prohibiting law enforcement officers from confiscating firearms during such emergency periods.
HB 8, known as Jessica’s Law, imposes a 25-year minimum sentence for sexually violent
offenses against children under 14 years of age; eliminates eligibility for parole for certain sex offenders; makes a second conviction of a sexually violent offense against a child under 14 years of age a capital felony; mandates global positioning system (GPS) monitoring for offenders committed under the sexually violent predator statutes; extends the statute of limitations for sexually violent offenses against children under the age of 14 to 20 years past the victims’ 18th birthday; and clarifies that harboring a sex offender in violation of registration is an offense punishable by up to a third degree felony.
SB 6 increases the penalty for sexually explicit online communication with a minor who is 14 to 16 years old from a state jail felony to a third degree felony and increases the penalty for online sexual solicitation of a minor who is 14 to 16 years old from a third degree felony to a second degree felony.
HB 3849, effective June 15, 2007, creates new vehicle registration requirements for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and a penalty if an ATV is driven on public property while the driver and passengers are not wearing required safety apparel.
SB 1315 requires DPS to develop an alert system for missing senior citizens similar to the current Amber Alert Program for abducted children.
HB 323 requires all new buses purchased by a school district on or after September 1, 2010 to be equipped with lap/shoulder seatbelts. All buses contracted for use by a school district on or after September 1, 2011 must be equipped with lap/shoulder seatbelts. (The bill’s provisions will not take effect unless the legislature appropriates the necessary funds to school districts to cover the expenses of such changes.)
HB 1815 excludes from unlawful carrying of a weapon a person who is carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club on the person’s own premises or premises under their control or inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or is under their control. The bill makes it an offense to carry a handgun in a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person’s control if the handgun is in plain view or the person is engaged in certain criminal activity, is prohibited from possessing a firearm, or is a member of a criminal street gang.
HB 3190 prohibits persons who have committed offenses such as vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident from operating a school bus for 10 years after the offense; requires school bus operators to wear seat belts if the operator’s seat is equipped with such restraints; prohibits the operation of a school bus if the number of persons inside the bus exceeds the manufacturer’s design capacity for the vehicle or if the bus’ door is open; authorizes a school bus operator to prohibit a passenger from standing or sitting on the
floor of a bus or anywhere that is not a seat; requires a school bus evacuation training program and requires a school district to train all of its students and teaching staff in the process of emergency school bus evacuation at least twice a year.
SB 1287 requires certain establishments that sell alcohol to post specific notification regarding the offense of human trafficking in both English and Spanish along with the number to the national human trafficking hotline.
HB 3613 creates a statewide standard for peace officer identification cards, including ID cards for reserve law enforcement officers and honorably retired peace officers.
SB 331 (effective May 14, 2007) increases the maximum length for saddlemount commercial vehicle transporter combinations from 75 to 97 feet.
SB 378, known as the “Castle Doctrine,” removes the requirement that persons attempt to retreat before using deadly force to defend themselves.
HB 2112 prohibits a person from intentionally exhibiting, using or threatening to exhibit or use a firearm while on public or private school property (including in a school parking lot), or while on a school bus being used to transport children to or from school-sponsored activities.
SB 332 authorizes the state to prohibit a motor carrier from operating in intrastate commerce if the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has prohibited the carrier from operating in interstate commerce because it is deemed unfit or unsafe.
SB 387 redefines “loose material” in Transportation Code Chapter 725 by adding the term “refuse,” which is defined as “trash, rubbish, garbage, or any other discarded material.” It also deletes existing statutory language that exempts a vehicle operated at a speed less than 30 miles an hour from application of this chapter.
SB 545, HB 1638 and HB 2077 added more than 40 municipal police departments to those police agencies eligible to have DPS train their peace officers to become certified to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
HB 1766 makes a state jail felony of the theft of wiring or cable that consists of at least 50 percent aluminum, bronze, or copper metals and that has a value of less than $20,000.
SB 244 authorizes a district or appellate court to seal an affidavit when there is compelling state interest for doing so, such as to prevent destruction of or tampering with evidence in a criminal investigation.
HB 991 (effective May 23, 2007) makes confidential DPS records about who holds a concealed handgun in Texas. Criminal justice agency officials still have to access this information.
SB 9 (effective June 15, 2007) requires a national criminal history background check for all certified public school employees; prevents individuals from employment with a school district if they have been convicted of a Title 5 Penal Code felony offense; or a sex offense when the victim of the crime was a child, a primary school student, or secondary school student; and creates a clearinghouse at DPS for criminal history background information on public school employees so this information can be shared between school districts.
HB 233 provides a concealed handgun license fee waiver for active duty military members and honorably discharged veterans within one year of their discharge from the military service.
HB 1241 requires any private security business to maintain criminal histories of its security personnel on file at the business and to make them available for inspection by DPS.
HB 1355, known as Lillian’s Law, requires all dog owners to properly secure their dogs on their property. The law provides that a dog owner can be held criminally responsible if the dog causes serious bodily injury or death at a location other than the owner’s property in an unprovoked attack during which the owner by criminal negligence failed to secure the dog. It exempts many dog professionals (including peace officers) who deal with dogs on a regular basis from the bill.
HB 1839 requires concealed handgun license (CHL) holders to take a continuing education course to renew their CHL every 10 years instead of every five years.
SB 502 increases the minimum liability coverage amounts for automobile insurance. The first increase applies to motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2008. A second, larger increase in motor vehicle liability insurance coverage takes effect on January 1, 2011.
The complete texts of these bills can be found at www.capitol.state.tx.us. Select the enrolled version in the regular legislative session. ### (PIO 2007-0034)
For a recorded sound bite on this topic, call 512-424-2606
Read about DPS online at http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ August 20, 2007
New traffic, criminal laws set to go into effect September 1
Notable traffic and criminal laws that go into effect on September 1 (unless noted otherwise) include the following:
HB 84, known as Katie’s Law, requires drivers 85 years of age and above to pass a vision test to have their driver license renewed. Licenses will be valid for two years instead of six. Drivers age 79 and older are not allowed to renew their driver licenses electronically.
HB 586 prohibits a driver who is issued a speeding ticket and found guilty of driving at a speed of 95 miles per hour or higher from taking a driving safety class to dismiss the ticket.
SB 369 prohibits the use of blurring or reflective matter on a license plate that significantly impairs the readability of the state name and license plate numbers and letters; prohibits the use of material or an apparatus that alters or obscures one-half or more of the state name; and prohibits using material that obscures the license plate number or plate color.
SB 153 makes it an offense for the accompanying licensed passenger of a driver with a learner’s permit to sleep, be intoxicated or to engage in any activity that prevents the passenger from observing and responding to the actions of the driver of the vehicle.
SB 112 (effective April 27, 2007) protects the right to bear arms during a declared disaster or emergency by prohibiting law enforcement officers from confiscating firearms during such emergency periods.
HB 8, known as Jessica’s Law, imposes a 25-year minimum sentence for sexually violent
offenses against children under 14 years of age; eliminates eligibility for parole for certain sex offenders; makes a second conviction of a sexually violent offense against a child under 14 years of age a capital felony; mandates global positioning system (GPS) monitoring for offenders committed under the sexually violent predator statutes; extends the statute of limitations for sexually violent offenses against children under the age of 14 to 20 years past the victims’ 18th birthday; and clarifies that harboring a sex offender in violation of registration is an offense punishable by up to a third degree felony.
SB 6 increases the penalty for sexually explicit online communication with a minor who is 14 to 16 years old from a state jail felony to a third degree felony and increases the penalty for online sexual solicitation of a minor who is 14 to 16 years old from a third degree felony to a second degree felony.
HB 3849, effective June 15, 2007, creates new vehicle registration requirements for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and a penalty if an ATV is driven on public property while the driver and passengers are not wearing required safety apparel.
SB 1315 requires DPS to develop an alert system for missing senior citizens similar to the current Amber Alert Program for abducted children.
HB 323 requires all new buses purchased by a school district on or after September 1, 2010 to be equipped with lap/shoulder seatbelts. All buses contracted for use by a school district on or after September 1, 2011 must be equipped with lap/shoulder seatbelts. (The bill’s provisions will not take effect unless the legislature appropriates the necessary funds to school districts to cover the expenses of such changes.)
HB 1815 excludes from unlawful carrying of a weapon a person who is carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club on the person’s own premises or premises under their control or inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or is under their control. The bill makes it an offense to carry a handgun in a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person’s control if the handgun is in plain view or the person is engaged in certain criminal activity, is prohibited from possessing a firearm, or is a member of a criminal street gang.
HB 3190 prohibits persons who have committed offenses such as vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident from operating a school bus for 10 years after the offense; requires school bus operators to wear seat belts if the operator’s seat is equipped with such restraints; prohibits the operation of a school bus if the number of persons inside the bus exceeds the manufacturer’s design capacity for the vehicle or if the bus’ door is open; authorizes a school bus operator to prohibit a passenger from standing or sitting on the
floor of a bus or anywhere that is not a seat; requires a school bus evacuation training program and requires a school district to train all of its students and teaching staff in the process of emergency school bus evacuation at least twice a year.
SB 1287 requires certain establishments that sell alcohol to post specific notification regarding the offense of human trafficking in both English and Spanish along with the number to the national human trafficking hotline.
HB 3613 creates a statewide standard for peace officer identification cards, including ID cards for reserve law enforcement officers and honorably retired peace officers.
SB 331 (effective May 14, 2007) increases the maximum length for saddlemount commercial vehicle transporter combinations from 75 to 97 feet.
SB 378, known as the “Castle Doctrine,” removes the requirement that persons attempt to retreat before using deadly force to defend themselves.
HB 2112 prohibits a person from intentionally exhibiting, using or threatening to exhibit or use a firearm while on public or private school property (including in a school parking lot), or while on a school bus being used to transport children to or from school-sponsored activities.
SB 332 authorizes the state to prohibit a motor carrier from operating in intrastate commerce if the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has prohibited the carrier from operating in interstate commerce because it is deemed unfit or unsafe.
SB 387 redefines “loose material” in Transportation Code Chapter 725 by adding the term “refuse,” which is defined as “trash, rubbish, garbage, or any other discarded material.” It also deletes existing statutory language that exempts a vehicle operated at a speed less than 30 miles an hour from application of this chapter.
SB 545, HB 1638 and HB 2077 added more than 40 municipal police departments to those police agencies eligible to have DPS train their peace officers to become certified to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
HB 1766 makes a state jail felony of the theft of wiring or cable that consists of at least 50 percent aluminum, bronze, or copper metals and that has a value of less than $20,000.
SB 244 authorizes a district or appellate court to seal an affidavit when there is compelling state interest for doing so, such as to prevent destruction of or tampering with evidence in a criminal investigation.
HB 991 (effective May 23, 2007) makes confidential DPS records about who holds a concealed handgun in Texas. Criminal justice agency officials still have to access this information.
SB 9 (effective June 15, 2007) requires a national criminal history background check for all certified public school employees; prevents individuals from employment with a school district if they have been convicted of a Title 5 Penal Code felony offense; or a sex offense when the victim of the crime was a child, a primary school student, or secondary school student; and creates a clearinghouse at DPS for criminal history background information on public school employees so this information can be shared between school districts.
HB 233 provides a concealed handgun license fee waiver for active duty military members and honorably discharged veterans within one year of their discharge from the military service.
HB 1241 requires any private security business to maintain criminal histories of its security personnel on file at the business and to make them available for inspection by DPS.
HB 1355, known as Lillian’s Law, requires all dog owners to properly secure their dogs on their property. The law provides that a dog owner can be held criminally responsible if the dog causes serious bodily injury or death at a location other than the owner’s property in an unprovoked attack during which the owner by criminal negligence failed to secure the dog. It exempts many dog professionals (including peace officers) who deal with dogs on a regular basis from the bill.
HB 1839 requires concealed handgun license (CHL) holders to take a continuing education course to renew their CHL every 10 years instead of every five years.
SB 502 increases the minimum liability coverage amounts for automobile insurance. The first increase applies to motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2008. A second, larger increase in motor vehicle liability insurance coverage takes effect on January 1, 2011.
The complete texts of these bills can be found at www.capitol.state.tx.us. Select the enrolled version in the regular legislative session. ### (PIO 2007-0034)
For a recorded sound bite on this topic, call 512-424-2606
Read about DPS online at http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ August 20, 2007
Retiree Armando Ynostrosa send an email to City Council.
Jerry, here's my contribution. I sent each Councilperson and the Mayor an Email.
Here are samples sent to all 11.
Thanks
Armando R. Ynostrosa
Expression Designs / www.expdesigns.net
Councilman Roland Gutierrez , my name is Armando Ynostrosa.
Councilman Justin Rodriguez, my name is Armando Ynostrosa.
I am sending you this message to express my concern over the manpower issue currently at the San Antonio Police Department. I would like to voice my wish in favor of more police officers on the street.
Please vote in favor of any such matters that come up along this line. Although I do not live in your District, you have my support in your new job. Thank you for your service to the Citizens of our City.
Congratulations on the City Election and your appointment to the Board of the Pension Fund. The Retiree's will be watching the progress of the Board.
Our Website is www.coffeecops.net .
Mayor Phil Hardberger , my name is Armando Ynostrosa.
I am sending you this message to express my concern over the manpower issue currently at the San Antonio Police Department. I would like to voice my wish in favor of more police officers on the street.
Please vote in favor of any such matters that come up along this line. I live in your District 10. You and Councilman Clamp have my support in your new job. Thank you for your service to the Citizens of our City. Congratulations on the election.
Your support as a Member of Pension Board is appreciated. Please make note of our website www.coffeecops.net .
Armando Ynostrosa, Retired San Antonio Police officer 32 years
3115 Mayfair Dr
SAT 78217
Support Our Troops
Here are samples sent to all 11.
Thanks
Armando R. Ynostrosa
Expression Designs / www.expdesigns.net
Councilman Roland Gutierrez , my name is Armando Ynostrosa.
Councilman Justin Rodriguez, my name is Armando Ynostrosa.
I am sending you this message to express my concern over the manpower issue currently at the San Antonio Police Department. I would like to voice my wish in favor of more police officers on the street.
Please vote in favor of any such matters that come up along this line. Although I do not live in your District, you have my support in your new job. Thank you for your service to the Citizens of our City.
Congratulations on the City Election and your appointment to the Board of the Pension Fund. The Retiree's will be watching the progress of the Board.
Our Website is www.coffeecops.net .
Mayor Phil Hardberger , my name is Armando Ynostrosa.
I am sending you this message to express my concern over the manpower issue currently at the San Antonio Police Department. I would like to voice my wish in favor of more police officers on the street.
Please vote in favor of any such matters that come up along this line. I live in your District 10. You and Councilman Clamp have my support in your new job. Thank you for your service to the Citizens of our City. Congratulations on the election.
Your support as a Member of Pension Board is appreciated. Please make note of our website www.coffeecops.net .
Armando Ynostrosa, Retired San Antonio Police officer 32 years
3115 Mayfair Dr
SAT 78217
Support Our Troops
Retiree Edward Ramirez responds to Clancy's call for help.
From: Ramirez, Edward
To: GCLANCY@SATX.RR.COM
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:53 AM
Subject: OFFICER SUPPORT
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE CALLED COUNCILPERSON, MARY ALICE CISNEROS, ASKING FOR HER SUPPORT AS MY FAMILY SPPORTED HER.
ALSO, QUICK NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT THE KMOL.COM WEB SITE AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOME PAGE THEY ARE TAKING A POLL ON WHETHER COUNCIL AND MAYOR SHOULD GET MORE OFFICERS IN THIS BUDGET.
EVERYONE'S SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO SHOW THE POLL TO BE HIGH, IN SUPPORT OF NEW OFFICERS. APPRCIATE YOUR INVOLVEMENT FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE.
To: GCLANCY@SATX.RR.COM
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:53 AM
Subject: OFFICER SUPPORT
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE CALLED COUNCILPERSON, MARY ALICE CISNEROS, ASKING FOR HER SUPPORT AS MY FAMILY SPPORTED HER.
ALSO, QUICK NOTE: PLEASE LOOK AT THE KMOL.COM WEB SITE AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOME PAGE THEY ARE TAKING A POLL ON WHETHER COUNCIL AND MAYOR SHOULD GET MORE OFFICERS IN THIS BUDGET.
EVERYONE'S SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO SHOW THE POLL TO BE HIGH, IN SUPPORT OF NEW OFFICERS. APPRCIATE YOUR INVOLVEMENT FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE.
Notes from Retiree Robert E. Anderson on Range Qualification
TO ALL THAT PLAN TO QUALIFY ON THEIR CERTIFICATION, IT MIGHT BE A REAL GOOD IDEA TO BUY YOUR AMMO BEFORE GOING OUT TO THE RANGE.
THERE IS QUITE AN AMMO FLAP OUT THERE. DENNIS OR MARK CAN TELL YOU ABOUT IT.
ALSO ONCE FINISHING AND GOING TO THE DEPT FOR YOU NEW I.D. CARD,
GO TO THE OLD JUVENILE OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THEY ARE NO LONGER ON THE SECOND FLOOR. THE WOMAN'S NAME IS SARAH IF MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECTLY. THIS INFORMATION IS A MONTH OLD. HOPE YOU FIND IT HELPFUL.
ROBERT E. ANDERSON
THERE IS QUITE AN AMMO FLAP OUT THERE. DENNIS OR MARK CAN TELL YOU ABOUT IT.
ALSO ONCE FINISHING AND GOING TO THE DEPT FOR YOU NEW I.D. CARD,
GO TO THE OLD JUVENILE OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THEY ARE NO LONGER ON THE SECOND FLOOR. THE WOMAN'S NAME IS SARAH IF MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECTLY. THIS INFORMATION IS A MONTH OLD. HOPE YOU FIND IT HELPFUL.
ROBERT E. ANDERSON
Retiree Rep - Alex Perez posts more information about 13th & 14th checks
Reference to Pension Info.
I want to correct the information that I gave you the other night , reference the 13th and 14th pension checks.
The fiscal year ends on Sept. 30 and we should have all the performance returns in by then. Therefore, the board of trustees would be making the decision to approve the 13th and 14th pension checks at the October meeting.
Let me just say that it looks very good at this time , but we have to wait til then. As an example, if the checks were to be approved by the board of trustees at the October meeting , the checks would most likely be mailed out sometime in November.
All this is speculation on my part and not written in stone, just trying to give you an idea of how this will work out. Rest assured that I will be doing everything I can for the retirees.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me or e-mail me.
Thanks, Alex Perez / sonny2239@aol.com
I want to correct the information that I gave you the other night , reference the 13th and 14th pension checks.
The fiscal year ends on Sept. 30 and we should have all the performance returns in by then. Therefore, the board of trustees would be making the decision to approve the 13th and 14th pension checks at the October meeting.
Let me just say that it looks very good at this time , but we have to wait til then. As an example, if the checks were to be approved by the board of trustees at the October meeting , the checks would most likely be mailed out sometime in November.
All this is speculation on my part and not written in stone, just trying to give you an idea of how this will work out. Rest assured that I will be doing everything I can for the retirees.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me or e-mail me.
Thanks, Alex Perez / sonny2239@aol.com
Retiree Robert Anderson sends an email to his Councilman
(Responding to Jerry Clancy's request to contact their councilman in support of additional police officers for SAPD, Robert Anderson sent this message: )
O.K. Jerry, here is what i sent to Mr. John Clamp (Councilman, District 10).
----- Original Message -----
From: robert anderson
To: district10@sanantonio.gov
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:19 AM
John, my name is Robert Anderson. You came by my house while campaigning. I am the one that dug in the paper recycle to get our SAPOA magazine. I know you spoke with many folks during that time, but I was thinking I was probably the only one that did something of that nature.
Why I am sending you this message, is to express my concern over the manpower issue currently at question over at the Police Department. I would like to voice my wish in favor of more police officers on the street.
Please vote in favor of any such matters that come up along this line. Thank you for your time, and you have my support in your new job. Congratulations by the way on the election.
Robert E Anderson
Retired San Antonio Police officer 33 years.
O.K. Jerry, here is what i sent to Mr. John Clamp (Councilman, District 10).
----- Original Message -----
From: robert anderson
To: district10@sanantonio.gov
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:19 AM
John, my name is Robert Anderson. You came by my house while campaigning. I am the one that dug in the paper recycle to get our SAPOA magazine. I know you spoke with many folks during that time, but I was thinking I was probably the only one that did something of that nature.
Why I am sending you this message, is to express my concern over the manpower issue currently at question over at the Police Department. I would like to voice my wish in favor of more police officers on the street.
Please vote in favor of any such matters that come up along this line. Thank you for your time, and you have my support in your new job. Congratulations by the way on the election.
Robert E Anderson
Retired San Antonio Police officer 33 years.
Urgent plea from Retiree Jerry Clancy
This is an elevated alert to orange. Our union needs your help, no not money, a simple phone call and or an e-mail to your city councilperson demanding additional manpower for working street cops. Do not brush this request off saying I do not live in the city, I'm to busy, that's not right. Our union still works for us the least we can do is either call our selves or call on behalf of a relative. Please make the call for your self. Now is the time to send the message our brothers on the job need your help. Please forward me a return on your calls and e-mails. Remember we will again in the near future be calling on our union for additional help in passage of pension benefits.
Please call or e-mail your council person. It's important our union
( SAPOA ) needs your help. Manpower is the issue. If you do not live in
the City of San Antonio please call a council person on behalf of a relative.
It's important to remember , it is the street cops that lobby for us on pension benefits. Be a part of the effort call, or e-mail the Council Person in your area to express concern over the Police Manpower shortages.
Don't say tomorrow. Do it today and copy me on your efforts.
Thanks Jerry Clancy / gclancy@satx.rr.com
Attached is a list of the phones numbers and email for the Mayor and Council.
Mayor Phil Hardberger (210) 207-7060 e-mail the Mayor
District 1 Mary Alice P. Cisneros (210) 207-7279 e-mail District 1
District 2 Sheila D. McNeil (210) 207-7278 e-mail District 2
District 3 Roland Gutierrez (210) 207-7064 e-mail District 3
District 4 Philip A. Cortez (210) 207-7281 e-mail District 4
District 5 Lourdes Galvan (210) 207-7043 e-mail District 5
District 6 Delicia Herrera (210) 207-7065 e-mail District 6
District 7 Justin Rodriguez (210) 207-7044 e-mail District 7
District 8 Diane G. Cibrian (210) 207-7086 e-mail District 8
District 9 Kevin Wolff (210) 207-7325 e-mail District 9
District 10 John G. Clamp (210) 207-7276 e-mail District 10
Additional contacts for City Council Support
Assistant to City Council:
Christopher D. Callanen
207-7040
E-mail Christopher Callanen
Sr. Administrative Assistant:
Celeste Garcia
207-7041
E-mail Celeste Garcia
Sr. Administrative Assistant:
Joann Sanchez
207-6991
E-mail Joann Sanchez
Sr. Customer Service Representative:
Patricia Campos
207-7040
E-mail Patricia Campos
Council Members may be reached at (210) 207-7040 or the extensions listed above.
Please call or e-mail your council person. It's important our union
( SAPOA ) needs your help. Manpower is the issue. If you do not live in
the City of San Antonio please call a council person on behalf of a relative.
It's important to remember , it is the street cops that lobby for us on pension benefits. Be a part of the effort call, or e-mail the Council Person in your area to express concern over the Police Manpower shortages.
Don't say tomorrow. Do it today and copy me on your efforts.
Thanks Jerry Clancy / gclancy@satx.rr.com
Attached is a list of the phones numbers and email for the Mayor and Council.
Mayor Phil Hardberger (210) 207-7060 e-mail the Mayor
District 1 Mary Alice P. Cisneros (210) 207-7279 e-mail District 1
District 2 Sheila D. McNeil (210) 207-7278 e-mail District 2
District 3 Roland Gutierrez (210) 207-7064 e-mail District 3
District 4 Philip A. Cortez (210) 207-7281 e-mail District 4
District 5 Lourdes Galvan (210) 207-7043 e-mail District 5
District 6 Delicia Herrera (210) 207-7065 e-mail District 6
District 7 Justin Rodriguez (210) 207-7044 e-mail District 7
District 8 Diane G. Cibrian (210) 207-7086 e-mail District 8
District 9 Kevin Wolff (210) 207-7325 e-mail District 9
District 10 John G. Clamp (210) 207-7276 e-mail District 10
Additional contacts for City Council Support
Assistant to City Council:
Christopher D. Callanen
207-7040
E-mail Christopher Callanen
Sr. Administrative Assistant:
Celeste Garcia
207-7041
E-mail Celeste Garcia
Sr. Administrative Assistant:
Joann Sanchez
207-6991
E-mail Joann Sanchez
Sr. Customer Service Representative:
Patricia Campos
207-7040
E-mail Patricia Campos
Council Members may be reached at (210) 207-7040 or the extensions listed above.
Retiree Rep Alex Perez reports on 13th & 14th check
Armando, I was going to give you all a pension report today ( Al Peeler Breakfast Club Mtg ) , but had to take care of some personal business early in the morning.
However, regarding your question of whom are the people that will be voting for the 13th and 14th pension checks. The board of trustees should be voting on this items on the September board meeting. The new board of Trustees are:
Police: Harry Griffin, Shawn Ury and Alex B. Perez -Retiree Rep.
Fire: Bart Moczygemba, Donald Wagoner and Larry Reed -Retiree Rep.
Mayor Phil Hardberger, Councilman Justin Rodriguez and Councilman Roland Gutierrez
As I reported to the Fire and Police pensioners the other day, the pension fund is doing great and performance was at 14% . I will keep you all updated on this issue. If you have any further questions, please give me a call or e-mail me.
Alex B. Perez
However, regarding your question of whom are the people that will be voting for the 13th and 14th pension checks. The board of trustees should be voting on this items on the September board meeting. The new board of Trustees are:
Police: Harry Griffin, Shawn Ury and Alex B. Perez -Retiree Rep.
Fire: Bart Moczygemba, Donald Wagoner and Larry Reed -Retiree Rep.
Mayor Phil Hardberger, Councilman Justin Rodriguez and Councilman Roland Gutierrez
As I reported to the Fire and Police pensioners the other day, the pension fund is doing great and performance was at 14% . I will keep you all updated on this issue. If you have any further questions, please give me a call or e-mail me.
Alex B. Perez
Clancy's additional comments on Police Taxing District proposal
The truth of the matter is the crime control district lost can only be attributed to the district's proposed budget. Here are some line item expenses:
Neighborhood Dangerous Premise
and Drug House Abatement cost: $342,487 - Additional officers = 0
Office of homeless persons cost: $318,487 - Additional officers = 1 officer
Cellular on patrol cost: $225,500 - Additional officers = 0
Volunteers in Policing Support cost: $63,019 - Additional officers = 0
Public Safety Teams
(handicapped /parked /fire lane
volunteer support) cost: $275,397 - Additional officers = 0
Neighborhood Safety cost: $647,084 - Additiona officers = 0
Total estimated costs $1,750,000 dollars plus, only one additional officer added and the thinning blue lines still exists.
Jerry Clancy
Neighborhood Dangerous Premise
and Drug House Abatement cost: $342,487 - Additional officers = 0
Office of homeless persons cost: $318,487 - Additional officers = 1 officer
Cellular on patrol cost: $225,500 - Additional officers = 0
Volunteers in Policing Support cost: $63,019 - Additional officers = 0
Public Safety Teams
(handicapped /parked /fire lane
volunteer support) cost: $275,397 - Additional officers = 0
Neighborhood Safety cost: $647,084 - Additiona officers = 0
Total estimated costs $1,750,000 dollars plus, only one additional officer added and the thinning blue lines still exists.
Jerry Clancy
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