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SUMMARY:Mayor Nirenberg announces August 8 public hearing on paid sick leave
DESCRIPTION:SAN ANTONIO (July 30\, 2018) Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Monday announced that City Council will conduct a public hearing Aug. 8 to gather community input on the proposed paid sick leave ordinance. An alliance of community groups gathered about 144\,000 signatures seeking an ordinance mandating that employers in San Antonio provide paid sick leave to workers.\n\n\n\nCity Clerk Leticia Vacek is expected to announce whether enough valid petition signatures were submitted on Thursday.\n\n\n\n"As a community\, we need to discuss all of the issues surrounding a potential paid sick leave policy at the local level\," said Mayor Nirenberg. "We are inviting every constituency with an interest in the proposed ordinance to voice their opinions to ensure transparency and public discussion of the issue."\n\n\n\nThe Aug. 8 public hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, 114 West Commerce St.\, 78205.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRon Nirenberg\, Mayor\n\n\nNote: The registration link will not appear until 8 AM on Wednesday morning\, Aug 8. Once available\, people may choose to register as individuals or groups. To register as a group\, three names are required\, but any number of people can join those three at the podium in support or to speak. All speakers are asked to state their names for the record. Individuals (not groups) may donate their time to one another provided they are all registered\, up to a maximum of nine minutes. In the event that there are many people registered to speak\, the Mayor has the discretion to reduce the amount of speaking time so we recommend that people organize their remarks accordingly. Online registration is available from 8 AM-5:59 PM. In-person registration is on the first floor of the Municipal Plaza Building\, down the hall from Council Chambers\, from 4-6 PM. Registration closes promptly at 6.\n\n\n\nWhen available\, use this link to register to speak: Citizens to be Heard\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe North San Antonio Chamber encourages businesses\n\nof all sizes to attend and register to speak.\n \n\nAdd this meeting to your calendar: click the calendar icon in the "Share" bar at the top of this page.\n\n \n\n\nSan Antonio: America's 21st Century City\n\n \n\nSan Antonio is a global city with a dynamic economy and workforce\, a deep cultural heritage and diverse communities that are resilient and welcoming. It is one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country with a vibrant business climate and a 'AAA' general obligation bond rating from all three major rating agencies. San Antonio is a city that nurtures entrepreneurship\, encourages investment and funds infrastructure. America's seventh-largest city offers growth opportunities in bioscience\, financial services\, aerospace\, cybersecurity\, energy\, transportation\, manufacturing and healthcare. In 2015\, UNESCO designated San Antonio's 18th century Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage Site - the first in Texas. Proudly called Military City\, USA \, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active duty military\, veterans and crucial military commands. In 2018\, the city is celebrating its 300th anniversary\, honoring its rich past and a bright future focused on innovation and livability. For more information\, visit www.sanantonio.gov.
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\nSAN ANTONIO (July 30\, 2018) &mdash\; Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Monday announced that City Council will conduct a public hearing Aug. 8 to gather community input on the proposed paid sick leave ordinance. An alliance of community groups gathered about 144\,000 signatures seeking an ordinance mandating that employers in San Antonio provide paid sick leave to workers.
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\nCity Clerk Leticia Vacek is expected to announce whether enough valid petition signatures were submitted on Thursday.
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\n&ldquo\;As a community\, we need to discuss all of the issues surrounding a potential paid sick leave policy at the local level\,&rdquo\; said Mayor Nirenberg. &ldquo\;We are inviting every constituency with an interest in the proposed ordinance to voice their opinions to ensure transparency and public discussion of the issue.&rdquo\;
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\nThe Aug. 8 public hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers\, 114 West Commerce St.\, 78205.\n\n
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Ron Nirenberg\, Mayor
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\nNote: \;The registration link will not appear until 8 AM on Wednesday morning\, Aug 8. Once available\, people may choose to register as individuals or groups. To register as a group\, three names are required\, \;but any number of people can join those three at the podium in support or \;to speak. All speakers are asked to state their names for the record. Individuals (not groups) may donate their time to one another provided they are all registered\, up to a maximum of nine minutes. In the event that there are many people registered to speak\, the Mayor has the discretion to reduce the amount of speaking time so we recommend that people organize their remarks accordingly. Online registration is available from 8 AM-5:59 PM. In-person registration is on the first floor of the Municipal Plaza Building\, down the hall from Council Chambers\, from 4-6 PM. Registration closes promptly at 6.
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\nWhen available\, use this link to register to speak: Citizens to be Heard
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\nThe North San Antonio Chamber encourages businesses
\nof all sizes to attend and register to speak.Add this meeting to your calendar: \;click the calendar icon in the "\;Share"\; bar at the top of this page.
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\nSan Antonio: America&rsquo\;s 21st Century City
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\nSan Antonio is a global city with a dynamic economy and workforce\, a deep cultural heritage and diverse communities that are resilient and welcoming. It is one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country with a vibrant business climate and a &lsquo\;AAA&rsquo\; general obligation bond rating from all three major rating agencies. San Antonio is a city that nurtures entrepreneurship\, encourages investment and funds infrastructure. America&rsquo\;s seventh-largest city offers growth opportunities in bioscience\, financial services\, aerospace\, cybersecurity\, energy\, transportation\, manufacturing and healthcare. In 2015\, UNESCO designated San Antonio&rsquo\;s 18th century Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage Site - the first in Texas. Proudly called Military City\, USA®\;\, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active duty military\, veterans and crucial military commands. In 2018\, the city is celebrating its 300th anniversary\, honoring its rich past and a bright future focused on innovation and livability. For more information\, visit www.sanantonio.gov.
LOCATION:San Antonio City Council Chambers 114 West Commerce St. San Antonio\, TX 8205.
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