Christopher Lutton Archives - San Antonio Report

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

Amid continuing contract talks, the City of San Antonio and the police union have agreed to specific language for rules that an arbitrator has to follow in order to rehire a fired officer.

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

Christopher Lutton, chair of union negotiations committee, talks with Ron DeLord, an attorney representing the police union, during collective bargaining negotiations between the City and police union on Thursday.

The police union contract expires in less than 3 months. Here’s where negotiations with the city stand.

by Iris Dimmick July 9, 2021July 11, 2021

From the scene of the Embassy Suites officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning April 24, 2018.

San Antonio wants little-used police evaluations to inform pay and promotions

by Iris Dimmick June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

City, police union resume contract talks, but little progress made

by Iris Dimmick June 7, 2021June 7, 2021