Maria Villagomez Archives - San Antonio Report

According to research commiAccording to research commissioned by the city, San Antonio's West side has the most severe public safety needs. In a new pilot program, launching in the spring, four mental health professionals will work out of the Central Substation to join police on mental health calls. ssioned by the city, San Antonio's west side has the most severe public safety needs. In a new pilot program four mental health professionals will work out of the Central Substation to join police on mental health calls.

Role of police in planned emergency response team draws dissent

by Iris Dimmick November 16, 2021November 22, 2021

Advocates asked San Antonio officials to remove police from a proposed team that will respond to mental health calls.

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

Tourism has increased in recent months despite the resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

City Council talks federal coronavirus recovery funding ahead of community input meetings

by Jackie Wang October 20, 2021October 20, 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

Ananda Tomas, Deputy Director of Fix SAPD speaks with members of the press following a press conference hosted by the San Antonio Police Officer's Union.

San Antonio plans to send a cop to all mental health calls, but activist groups want an alternative

by Iris Dimmick September 8, 2021September 9, 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

San Antonio police officer Pete Ovalle motions to a map outlining officers and their coverage areas during a neighborhood watch class on Wednesday.

Here’s how San Antonio is shifting its approach to crime prevention

by Iris Dimmick August 25, 2021August 25, 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

San Antonio officials reported a better-than-anticipated financial forecast amid a year of pandemic-induced turmoil.

In midst of a pandemic, City Council eyes largest proposed budget in history

by Jackie Wang August 12, 2021August 12, 2021