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On The Issues As The Next

Mayor of San Antonio

VISION – San Antonio will be a city booming Socially, Educationally, & Economically. I see a San Antonio whereby the South Side, which is not landlocked, can become just as prosperous as the North Side. I see the East & West Side with replenished infrastructure and homes, homes that are protected from gentrification. I see a city whereby homelessness is minimal and home prices reasonable. I see a city whereby our children, their children, and future generations can be educated and trained here, employed here, buy homes here, raise families here, and retire here! I see a San Antonio whereby employers are scrambling to get here, and no one wants to leave!

TOP ISSUES & INITIATIVES

Safety - Addressing crime in San Antonio requires a multi-faceted approach, including, but not limited to:
- Building stronger community-police relationships. #SAPDSupport
- Providing better access to mental health services.
- Increasing the number of police.
- Addressing the cause of safety and crime issues, not just the symptoms.
- Ensuring our Fire Department & EMS is well equipped, manned, etc. #SAFDSupport
- Etc.
Economic Development
- Educate, Encourage & Empower Citizens to become business owners.
- Actively seek to attract new businesses to relocate or expand to S.A.
- Provide options and resources to ensure Small Businesses are sustained and emerging in San Antonio.
- Etc.
Infrastructure
- Neighborhood Renewal Initiatives
  - Improve roads & sidewalks.
  - Improve drainage and water quality.
- Development Opportunities
  - Promote, encourage, and incentivize development of vacant & underutilized parcels.
  - Encourage rezoning and redevelopment of specific commercial and industrial parcels for housing development.
  - Etc.
Military Complex Expansion
The economic impact of military bases in San Antonio, Texas, is substantial, contributing billions of dollars annually to the local economy. Specifically, over $30 billion annually into the local economy. JBSA is the largest employer in the region, supporting over 80,000 military and civilian personnel. We must capitalize off our existent position as Military City USA!
- Engage the DoD & the Secretary of Defense to encourage them to consider SA for strategic adjustments with current bases by enhancing existing capabilities and ensuring readiness for future threats.
- Communicate frequently with DoD, Congressional partners, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure SA is in play as the U.S. Army develops a new missile defense strategy they plan to implement by 2040.
- Leverage Port San Antonio which has become a hub for Aerospace and Aviation, Technology and Cybersecurity, & Logistics and Manufacturing. Use our current capabilities and footprint as Military USA as the strategy would involve integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to ensure proper defense coverage.
- Ensure that the DoD thinks SA First when focusing on correcting underinvestment in the defense industrial base (modernizing military infrastructure & capabilities).
Mayor’s Military Support System (M2S2) Supporting Active Duty & Veterans
- Housing & Homelessness – Promote public-private partnerships, tax incentives, etc. to ensure reasonably priced housing for Veterans. Support programs aimed at helping homeless veterans and foster new initiatives to further address this issue.
- Employment & Job Training – establish partnerships with local businesses, creating job placement opportunities tailored for veteran’s post-military. Partner with trade schools, colleges, and business actively assisting military spouses and transitioning veterans.
Additional issues of interest: Transportation, Tourism Enhancements, & Protecting the Homes of our Senior Residents!

Ultimately, I will strive to be the Brand Ambassador & Leader San Antonio deserves and raise the image of this city to the nation! Tim Westley as Mayor will push to elevate San Antonio higher to "Destination San Antonio" and more! It's time for San Antonio to rise higher and I want to help lead us there as the next Mayor of San Antonio!

Proverbs 29:2

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HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness is a major issue that continues to challenge our city. It is a major concern for many. More importantly, it must be addressed and viable plans to assist in moving towards resolutions are paramount. Read More

PROJECT MARVEL

In its current state, with so little information known to the public about total cost, who is paying, benefits to the city, etc., I am not supportive of this project. However, with the right plan that benefits the citizens and city as a whole, it could gain my support. Read More

NO SANCUARY CITY

It’s within the human nature of most people to have a desire to help their fellow man, but we cannot do that at the cost of violating our laws and standards for living. Sanctuary cities, by definition are jurisdictions (cities, counties, or states) that limits its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies to protect low-priority immigrants from deportation, while still turning over those who have committed serious crimes. We must uphold the law; this is simply not optional!

WATER CONCERNS

Water issues and concerns of shortages have long plagued San Antonio. Making matters even worse, a new report states Texas is projected to face water shortages in the coming years, potentially as early as 2030. We must prepare now, to survive later. Read More

CPS / ENERGY

Anyone who has lived in San Antonio will know about and has felt the sting of increasing energy bills. Many will agree that they are soaring out of control and the average citizen doesn’t know what to do or how to combat it. It’s time for leadership that will stand up for the citizens and be a true advocate on their behalf. Read More

CRIME & SAFETY

Although you may hear crime is statistically going down in San Antonio. 2024 figures show there were 33,296 Violent Crimes and 152,475 Group A Offenses. Examples of Group A offenses include crimes against people such as assault, murder, and kidnapping, crimes against property such as burglary & theft, and crimes against society like drug offenses 7 arson. Down or not, I am not happy with those numbers! Read More

VIA GREEN LINE

Advancement is great and better travel options are fantastic. However, they should not burden the taxpayer with extreme cost, property challenges, logistical nightmares, and little Return on Investment (R.O.I.). San Antonio has such a project on the table at a current cost of $446 million!

SAN ANTONIO BOND PROPOSAL (2027)

The city typically proposes bond programs every five years to fund significant capital improvements without raising property tax rates.

ANIMAL CARE

San Antonio faces significant challenges related to animal care, particularly concerning loose dogs, attacks, and associated public complaints. Read More

Pro-Life Stance - Reject Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Travel

Taxpayers should not be footing the bill for anyone's travel outside Texas for Abortions..... PERIOD, regardless of stance on abortion!

San Antonio, with a population of approximately 1.5 million, is undeniably a city rooted in faith. Of its residents, an estimated 540,000 to 600,000 identify as Roman Catholic, and 525,000 to 600,000 are Protestant, making faith a defining characteristic of this community—regardless of political affiliation. Abortion directly opposes the foundational tenets of these beliefs. To fund it in any capacity is not just reckless; it is an outright affront to the deeply held values of the “majority” -- the City Council was elected to represent.