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Deputy Sheriff Contract Negotiations

Summary

Bexar County Judge-elect Peter Sakai is officially building his inner circle by naming a new chief of staff. This hire is a big deal because it sets the tone for how the county office will handle local policy and operations under his new administration.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Potential future costs associated with labor agreements.

✅Who benefits

County employees seeking competitive compensation.

⚠️Who could be affected

The county's ability to retain staff if morale continues to decline.

Mentions & discussions (12)

MeetingSep 1, 2026

Commissioners Court - Sep 1, 2026

The Deputy Sheriff's Association is frustrated by the lack of pay raises during contract negotiations. They are calling for public safety to be a top priority.

San Antonio ReportSep 1, 2026

Why Bexar County’s next District Attorney could be less powerful than Joe Gonzales

Bexar County is about to elect a new District Attorney for the first time in eight years, but the next leader may come in with less authority than previous administrations. The county’s proposed budget for the ...

San Antonio ReportAug 21, 2026

As the San Antonio River Authority plans 2027 budget, a tax rate hike is likely for second year in a row

The agency tasked with managing the San Antonio River basin and more recently building a critical flood warning system took the first step Wednesday toward increasing taxes to the highest its ever been. The sam...

San Antonio ReportAug 10, 2026

More than 2,000 calls a day: Inside San Antonio’s 311 operation

The calls start coming almost as soon as the workday begins.  One resident needs a missed trash pickup. Another wants to report a stray dog roaming the neighborhood. Someone else is looking for a garage sale...

San Antonio ReportAug 1, 2026

University Health holds tax rate steady as new hospitals, federal funding squeeze finances

University Health is building its Palo Alto Hospital between the VIDA community and Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s campus. The hospital is slated to open in 2027. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio...

KSAT 12Jul 24, 2026

Data centers draw backlash, lawsuit in Guadalupe County as residents raise transparency concerns

Data centers remain a flashpoint around San Antonio after residents previously pushed back on projects planned for the far Northwest Side of Bexar County. Now, people in Guadalupe County are raising similar concerns, protesting what they say is a lack of transparency from county leaders as two data center projects move forward near their homes.

KSATJun 26, 2026

Bexar County drivers cited through illegal speed cameras to receive refund

Bexar County drivers cited through illegal speed cameras to receive refund KSAT

WOAIApr 15, 2026

County uses eminent domain to purchase $7 million office building for Precinct 2 offices

County uses eminent domain to purchase $7 million office building for Precinct 2 offices WOAI

MySAJan 10, 2026

Big change to car registration is on the way in San Antonio

Big change to car registration is on the way in San Antonio MySA

San Antonio Express-NewsJul 6, 2025

'A huge pain': Critics say this quirk of the San Antonio court system is unjust, inefficient and costs millions

'A huge pain': Critics say this quirk of the San Antonio court system is unjust, inefficient and costs millions San Antonio Express-News

Community ImpactDec 6, 2022

Bexar County Judge-elect Peter Sakai taps Matthew Polanco for chief of staff

Bexar County Judge-elect Peter Sakai taps Matthew Polanco for chief of staff Community Impact

MySADec 9, 2014

Unincorporated areas of Bexar County would be better off in the city, judge says

Unincorporated areas of Bexar County would be better off in the city, judge says MySA

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