Christopher Lutton Archives - San Antonio Report

San Antonio police union pauses contract talks after city’s latest pay offer

by Diego Medel April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

SAPOA pauses negotiations with the city after calling the latest pay proposal unacceptable, highlighting a growing divide over compensation.

San Antonio police union talks extend past deadline as key issues remain unresolved

by Diego Medel March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

John "Danny" Diaz, president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association, is greeted during a press conference outside the San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters held with Police Chief William McManus.

Accountability, discipline and pay: Unpacking the proposed police contract

by Iris Dimmick March 9, 2022March 18, 2022

An SAPD cruiser performs traffic control duties along Commerce Street in February. The police department terminated rookie police officer James Brennand after he fired 10 shots at a teenager on Sunday.

‘I don’t want to jinx it’: Possible light at the end of the police union contract tunnel

by Iris Dimmick February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

Negotiations continue for a new police contract during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union.

Rule used in feces sandwich case at center of city, police contract talks

by Iris Dimmick December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

Christopher Lutton, chair of the union negotiations committee, speaks to Maria Villagómez, deputy city manager, during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

City, union agree on key police disciplinary process amid contract talks

by Iris Dimmick November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

Maria Villagómez, deputy city manager, speaks during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

With police contract now expired, city holds firm on disciplinary reform

by Iris Dimmick October 1, 2021October 2, 2021

Maria Villagómez, deputy city manager, speaks to Christopher Lutton, chair of the union negotiations committee, during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

Union offers ‘unprecedented’ proposal for police discipline

by Iris Dimmick September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

Police Chief William McManus can grant promotions to officers at his discretion even if they have a suspension on their record. If a new rule is put in place he will no longer make that decision.

City wants police officers with recent suspensions skipped for promotions

by Waylon Cunningham August 30, 2021August 31, 2021

Maria Villagómez, deputy city manager, speaks during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

Police union contract soon to expire, but talks will continue

by Iris Dimmick August 20, 2021August 23, 2021