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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The ongoing contract negotiations between the City of San Antonio and its police union have significant implications for Terrell Hills 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 pressure to reach a deal that balances officer compensation with fiscal responsibility is mounting. The substantial gap in proposed pay raises - 20.5% versus 14.8% over three years - will likely impact the city's ability to attract and retain high-caliber officers, which in turn affects the quality of service provided to Terrell Hills and other San Antonio neighborhoods. With the next negotiating session scheduled for July 16, Terrell Hills residents should watch for developments in the talks, as a new contract will ultimately influence the level of policing resources available to their community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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