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FY 2027 City Budget

San Antonio

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Community sentiment

Supportive (2)Opposed (8)Concerned (2)Neutral (2)

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Public comments
14
Last 30 days
14
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Public comments (14)

NeutralEd BanasSep 17, 2026

Commented on the budget process, noting the challenges of funding city services without unnecessary cuts.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 34:46 →
ConcernedPaul RodriguezSep 17, 2026

Spoke on behalf of UP Partnership about protecting investments in youth, families, and education.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 43:11 →
SupportiveFather Dennis SchaeferSep 17, 2026

Spoke on behalf of COPS Metro, framing the budget as a moral issue and supporting the proposed tax increase to protect vulnerable residents.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 46:13 →
SupportiveFather Jimmy DrennanSep 17, 2026

Argued that the city should invest in its people and supported the modest tax increase to avoid harming the most vulnerable.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 48:18 →
OpposedJohnette McCartSep 17, 2026

Expressed opposition to the property tax increase on behalf of residents living on fixed incomes.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 55:25 →
OpposedJudith GerwitzSep 17, 2026

Urged the council to focus on basic public safety and oppose tax increases that burden renters and homeowners.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 57:28 →
OpposedChristopher LongoriaSep 17, 2026

Spoke for Americans for Prosperity urging the council to find internal savings instead of raising taxes.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 59:52 →
OpposedJack FingerSep 17, 2026

Criticized city spending on cultural arts and climate programs, opposing tax and fee increases.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:03:14 →
OpposedHope GarzaSep 17, 2026

Asked the council to consider the financial struggles of seniors and families before raising taxes.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:09:20 →
OpposedMai ElsberrySep 17, 2026

Requested rejection of the property tax increase, arguing that the city should cut spending instead.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:12:47 →
OpposedManny GarciaSep 17, 2026

Asked the council to keep San Antonio affordable and vote against the property tax hike.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:12:21 →
OpposedJohn MelendezSep 17, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Americans for Prosperity against the property tax increase and its impact on renters and homeowners.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:18:00 →
NeutralRodney KiddSep 17, 2026

Advocated for protecting San Antonio's cultural brand while streamlining internal operations.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:21:27 →
ConcernedKathy VailSep 17, 2026

Emphasized equity in budget decisions and expressed concern over service cuts in historically disinvested neighborhoods.

City Council A Session - Sep 17, 2026 · 1:25:03 →