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Election results for San Antonio City Council runoff election, June 10, 2023
Read full article: Election results for San Antonio City Council runoff election, June 10, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for the June 10 runoff election that includes San Antonio City Council districts 1 and 7.
Kaur fundraising skyrockets in D1 council race against incumbent Bravo
Read full article: Kaur fundraising skyrockets in D1 council race against incumbent BravoNot only did Kaur out-raise the incumbent District 1 councilman for the first time in the race, she also collected nearly as much in that month period as she did in the nearly six months leading up to the election.
Marc Whyte sworn in as new D10 councilman
Read full article: Marc Whyte sworn in as new D10 councilmanThe new North Side councilman received 58% of the vote in a seven-way race. He takes the reins from Clayton Perry, who decided not to run for a fourth term after causing a drunken hit-and-run crash in November.
Where, how to vote early for San Antonio City Council runoff election in Districts 1, 7
Read full article: Where, how to vote early for San Antonio City Council runoff election in Districts 1, 7Voters in San Antonio City Council districts 1 and 7 can take advantage of casting an early ballot for the upcoming runoff election.
West Side residents ask for improvements on deteriorating street conditions
Read full article: West Side residents ask for improvements on deteriorating street conditionsResidents in the West Side neighborhood near Culebra and Zarzamora Road are asking the city to improve their deteriorating streets, fix the potholes and add sidewalks.
Bravo relying on council record, Kaur focusing on basics in District 1 runoff
Read full article: Bravo relying on council record, Kaur focusing on basics in District 1 runoffSukh Kaur beat Councilman Mario Bravo by eight points in the seven-way May 6 election for San Antonio City Council District 1. They now face off in a Jun. 10 runoff.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for San Antonio City Council, mayor, Proposition A, school bonds in Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD, Medina Valley ISD, Southwest ISD and mayor races in New Braunfels and Boerne.
Councilman submits proposal to hold contractors accountable, help businesses impacted by construction
Read full article: Councilman submits proposal to hold contractors accountable, help businesses impacted by constructionDistrict 1 Councilman Mario Bravo submitted a recommendation to the city council on Monday to help hold contractors accountable, adding to other efforts to help struggling businesses impacted by construction in San Antonio.
St. Mary’s Strip businesses must compete for city funding to recoup lost profits
Read full article: St. Mary’s Strip businesses must compete for city funding to recoup lost profitsA one-two punch of COVID-19 and construction could be the fall of several small businesses. San Antonio is now providing financial aid in the form of the COVID-Construction Recovery Grant Program.
Contractor commits to expedite improvements on St. Mary’s Strip following bar owners’ complaints
Read full article: Contractor commits to expedite improvements on St. Mary’s Strip following bar owners’ complaintsBravo walked the popular strip on Wednesday with City Manager Erik Walsh, the project manager from SpawGlass and City of San Antonio Public Works inspectors, according to a release from Bravo’s office.
Ongoing construction driving away business from St. Mary’s Strip, bar owners say
Read full article: Ongoing construction driving away business from St. Mary’s Strip, bar owners sayOngoing construction on the St. Mary’s Strip is driving customers away, and business owners say they don’t know how much longer they can operate in the current condition.
City of San Antonio releases video of confrontation between council members Bravo, Sandoval
Read full article: City of San Antonio releases video of confrontation between council members Bravo, SandovalThe City of San Antonio on Tuesday released a video requested by KSAT showing a confrontation that happened before a city council meeting in September.
Clayton Perry stripped of council committees, Mario Bravo given new assignments amid reshuffle
Read full article: Clayton Perry stripped of council committees, Mario Bravo given new assignments amid reshuffleFollowing the scandals and “no-confidence” votes on two city council members, Mayor Ron Nirenberg reshuffled City Council assignments Monday, stripping one member’s assignments and restoring another to a more active role on council.
SA City Council censures, passes no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario Bravo
Read full article: SA City Council censures, passes no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario BravoIn a public rebuke of one its own members Thursday morning, the San Antonio City Council censured and passed a no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario Bravo (D1).
San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to censure District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontation
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to censure District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontationThe San Antonio City Council is scheduled to decide Thursday whether to censure District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo and issue a vote of “no confidence” over his angry confrontation with District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says San Antonio councilman should resign if he was involved in hit-and-run
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg says San Antonio councilman should resign if he was involved in hit-and-runA spokesman texted a statement from the Mayor to KSAT Tuesday morning, saying, “If the details in the police report regarding Sunday night are accurate, Councilman Perry should resign.”
Censure, no-confidence vote on Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontation
Read full article: Censure, no-confidence vote on Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontationAn investigation found Bravo’s “actions violated City Council’s rules and expectations that are reflected in City Administrative Directives 4.67 Equal Employment Opportunity/Anti-Harassment and 4.80 Violence in the Workplace,” according to an agenda memo posted online Thursday evening.
No common ground found at public meeting over proposed parking restrictions near North St Mary’s Strip
Read full article: No common ground found at public meeting over proposed parking restrictions near North St Mary’s StripThe proposed program for the St. Mary's Strip would grant street parking in designated areas only to homeowners during certain hours.
Mayor strips Bravo of committee assignments after angry confrontation with Sandoval
Read full article: Mayor strips Bravo of committee assignments after angry confrontation with SandovalCouncilman Mario Bravo (D1) has been indefinitely suspended from of his committee assignments and any external appointments following an angry confrontation with Councilwoman Ana Sandoval (D7) ahead of the budget vote on Sep. 15.
Bravo angrily confronted Sandoval ahead of narrow budget vote, leaving her in tears; Mayor expected to act Friday
Read full article: Bravo angrily confronted Sandoval ahead of narrow budget vote, leaving her in tears; Mayor expected to act FridayDistrict 1 Councilman Mario Bravo lit into District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval directly ahead of the city budget vote on Sep. 15, in a confrontation that included personal comments, sources tell KSAT.
City Council passes $3.4B budget, including bill credits to CPS customers
Read full article: City Council passes $3.4B budget, including bill credits to CPS customersThe San Antonio City Council is poised to pass a $3.4 billion budget Thursday that includes pay bumps for employees, dozens of new police officer positions, and a property tax cut. But it is unclear whether council members will follow a staff recommendation to send $50 million in extra revenue back to CPS Energy customers or take more time to figure out an alternate use.
City council still split on plan for $50M in extra CPS Energy revenue
Read full article: City council still split on plan for $50M in extra CPS Energy revenueAfter yet another discussion Tuesday on how to spend $50 million of extra CPS Energy revenue, the 11-member San Antonio City Council still appears split nearly down the middle regarding a city staff plan to send most of it back to consumers as bill credits.
City council still divided on how to spend $50M of CPS windfall
Read full article: City council still divided on how to spend $50M of CPS windfallThe hot temperatures and higher natural gas costs have been pushing up power bills, which increases CPS Energy revenues in turn and the amount the utility passes on to the city. While city staff has proposed giving $50 million back to CPS customers - mostly through bill credits averaging $31 for residential customers- city council members haven’t all signed on to the idea..
Changes made in operation of 20-day-old Migrant Resource Center
Read full article: Changes made in operation of 20-day-old Migrant Resource CenterAsylum seekers have become a familiar sight outside the Migrant Service Center beneath the shade of nearby storefronts, in a retail parking lot accepting donations or temporary work and at other area locations.
San Antonio City Council passes discipline-focused police union contract
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes discipline-focused police union contractThe San Antonio City Council approved a new contract for San Antonio Police officers Thursday in a 8-3 vote, immediately putting the new contract into effect.
Road barricades near Saint Mary’s Street to begin Thursday
Read full article: Road barricades near Saint Mary’s Street to begin ThursdaySan Antonio District 1 City Councilman Mario Bravo provided more information about the road blockades along the North St. Mary’s Street strip that will go into effect starting Thursday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tobin Hill residents, business owners working on neighborly compromise to fix noise, crime issues
Read full article: Tobin Hill residents, business owners working on neighborly compromise to fix noise, crime issuesResidents and bar owners in the Tobin Hill community have been looking for a way to find a peaceful compromise on crime and noise issues plaguing the neighborhood for some time.
CPS Energy looking to contract outside auditors to review its operations
Read full article: CPS Energy looking to contract outside auditors to review its operationsWhile pushing for a rate increase, CPS Energy had promised an outside review of its operations. Now, council members say the utility is following through.
Fate of CPS Energy rate hike uncertain ahead of San Antonio City Council vote
Read full article: Fate of CPS Energy rate hike uncertain ahead of San Antonio City Council voteIn less than a week, the San Antonio City Council will vote on the first CPS Energy rate increase in eight years, but it’s not clear yet if there are enough votes to pass it.
A winter coat drive is taking place to help children in crisis, people experiencing homelessness
Read full article: A winter coat drive is taking place to help children in crisis, people experiencing homelessnessThe days of cold weather are upon us, and a local councilman is asking for the community’s help to make sure people in our community stay warm this winter.
City of San Antonio prepares for freezing temps, urges residents to take precautions
Read full article: City of San Antonio prepares for freezing temps, urges residents to take precautionsAs the city of San Antonio reaches freezing temperatures Sunday night and into Monday, officials are asking residents to take precautions.
San Antonio council members push to expand non-discrimination ordinance to private businesses
Read full article: San Antonio council members push to expand non-discrimination ordinance to private businessesAt least six San Antonio city council members say it’s time to expand the city’s non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) to include private businesses.
San Antonio City Council adopts $3.1 billion budget
Read full article: San Antonio City Council adopts $3.1 billion budgetThe City Council on Thursday adopted a $3.1 billion budget for the 2022 fiscal year that restores many cuts made over the past two years, focuses on critical community needs, responds to crises differently and makes investments to become a more resilient city.
Second annual Family Pride Night to be held at Madison Square Park on Tuesday
Read full article: Second annual Family Pride Night to be held at Madison Square Park on TuesdayThe second annual ‘Family Pride Night” will take place at Madison Square Park on Tuesday and include live music and LGBTQIA+-owned food and craft vendors, according to a news release.
‘There are no quick fixes’: Bravo’s plans on camping at San Antonio District 1 field office remain uncharted
Read full article: ‘There are no quick fixes’: Bravo’s plans on camping at San Antonio District 1 field office remain unchartedUnder Mario Bravo’s predecessor, Roberto Treviño, the District 1 field office near IH-10 and Vance Jackson, next to the Westfall Library, had been a safe haven for people experiencing homelessness to camp out. The situation has exasperated neighbors in the surrounding area, though, who hope the new councilman will get rid of the camp.
San Antonio City Council approves lease of downtown hotel as homeless shelter
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves lease of downtown hotel as homeless shelterThe City of San Antonio will lease a downtown hotel to use as a low-barrier shelter for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Runoff Election Results: San Antonio City Council
Read full article: Runoff Election Results: San Antonio City CouncilWith all the votes counted, the following candidates have been declared winners in Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 9, respectively: Mario Bravo, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Teri Castillo and John Courage.
Local organizations weigh in on ways to tackle homelessness in the San Antonio area
Read full article: Local organizations weigh in on ways to tackle homelessness in the San Antonio areaCandidates for San Antonio City Council District 1 are heading into a runoff election and are now focusing their platforms on tackling homelessness in the area.