“They are waiting for investment from our leaders. There is homelessness, and the poverty level is high,” she said. There are four candidates running in San Antonio City Council District 5. Friday, April 26, 2019: Holiday - Municipal and County Offices Closed. Okay. 0 videos remaining. - Submitted by John M. Sanchez (8 votes), "Why can't we have sidewalks on both sides of street, especially if you have handicapped person. A long-time resident of District 5, her focus is encouraging the community to get involved with the officers who protect their neighborhoods. Basically nothing has happened,” he said. That's a bridge over Frio City Road, a gateway project on West Commerce, [and] a swimming pool at Elmendorf. We received more than 300 questions in the last few weeks. I’m not making any promises,” he said. We sent those questions to the candidates and asked them to answer them by April 23. "I'm really looking forward to continuing some of the 2017 bond programs. Gonzales has also been aggressive about obtaining other public funding for District 5, and she claims in her campaign literature to have “secured over $200 million for infrastructure, parks and libraries.”. West side business owner, Anthony Gres, is also running for the council seat. Asked about her plans, Gonzales didn’t rule out a run for higher office. What will be done to remove methadone clinic across the street from park? Historically, the district has struggled with poverty, aging infrastructure and crime. "What businesses do you own & how many homes do you own in district? I believe that we need to continue Vision Zero initiatives. After six years on the City Council, Shirley Gonzales points to concrete gains for her District 5 constituents, ranging from a new $30 million bridge over Frio City Road to an office on West Commerce that serves inner-city homeowners. “I tell ’em how it is. We then asked you to vote on the submitted questions to help us select the top ones in each council race that you would like to have the candidates answer. One of them, an “equity budgeting policy” adopted by the city, has brought tens of millions in extra funds to low-income districts. He is a well-known figure at City Hall, frequently addressing the council during the public comment portion of its meetings. We could get more lighting and more officers on patrol. Together, City Council creates policies and passes laws on city services, capital improvement projects, land use and development, economic development, and other City issues. "The basic necessities is infrastructure, safety, roads, sidewalks and the same pot holes that have been there for the last 30 years plus. Log in for unlimited access. Anthony Gres, 45, is making his first dive into politics. Here are the District 5 candidates, in the order that they will appear on the May 4 ballot. San Antonio City Council member Shirley Gonzales addresses the media on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. California Consumer Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Perez, a lifelong resident of District 5, ran for the same council seat in 2015, getting 9 percent of the vote to 78 percent for Gonzales. "My first terms have been focused primarily on what people said they really needed: public safety, streets, sidewalks, drainage. I believe I have the power to help others help themselves,” she added. Business and home code compliance violations, open container public drunks. In addition to meeting officers, she wants to meet her neighbors and find out what they want done, if she is elected. Check back for the results. Find out what district you live in, how to register to vote, information on the the other districts and more in our 2011 City Council Election Guide. Besides Councilwoman Gonzales, on the ballot is Jilma Davila, Anthony Gres, and Nazirite Perez. We are still having fatalities on our roadways and we need to continue to significantly invest in our roadways to reduce the number of fatalities. Jilma (Jill) Davila, 43, is making her first run for public office. John MacCormack has been covering South Texas and the Mexican border for the past 35 years, first for the Dallas Times Herald and since 1992 for the Express-News. "- Anonymous submission (11 votes), "Do you favor those thousands of scooters that are all over downtoiwn sidewalks and endangering pedestrians because laws are not enforced?" Davila, who was born in Laredo and moved to San Antonio as a child, has lived in the district about a year. “New things are coming up all the time. Go ahead and bookmark this page now so you have it ready on May 4 and 5, and beyond. Our community coming out and getting to know the officers and who is protecting us," Davila said. “I have spent the majority of my time on the council addressing infrastructure. 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City Council District 1 is a slender geographic area that covers most of the city's central area, roughly bordered by I-410 to the north, I-10 to the west and south, and I-37/U.S. Shirley Gonzales, 46, has been an outspoken advocate for her 140,000 constituents. Gres is president and owner of A&A Concepts, a fresh food processing facility on Merida Drive in District 5. “I want to stir up change. Because of term limits, Gonzales is making her last council run, with unfinished business in mind. We know the best way to change a culture is peer pressure,” she said. Photo: JERRY LARA / San Antonio Express-News. Monday, April 22, 2019: FIRST day of Early Voting. We are posting the answers we have received. Another was the implementation of a pedestrian safety-based transportation initiative. “I would be open to opportunities that present themselves,” she said. However, we have an incredible amount of human capacity and I feel we need to dedicate more funding to delicate agencies especially those that address issues of domestic violence, child abuse and then workforce initiatives," Gonzales said. Tuesday, April 30, 2019: LAST day of Early Voting. about known drug dealers on 3326 w houston and 3410 w commerce? I tell it like it is.”, Occupation: owner of Bill’s Pawn & Jewelry, Education: bachelor’s and master’s in business, St. Mary’s University, Quote: “Working on behalf of my constituents has been the pride of my life.”, Occupation: community activist, facilitator. Quote: “We’re not going to stand by and wait anymore.”, Education: bachelor’s in engineering, Texas A&M, Quote: “I’m one of a kind. He was born and raised in District 5, graduating from Lanier High School and earning two business degrees from the University of the Incarnate Word. COVID-19/Coronavirus News & Announcements. She’s a self-described community activist and has kind words about the incumbent but thinks more is needed. “We’ll see what we can accomplish first. SAN ANTONIO – Saturday, May 4, 2019, is the general election in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO – Saturday, May 4, 2019, is the general election in San Antonio.

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