Source of Income Protections for veterans in San Antonio.

Expressed concern that mandatory voucher acceptance places a financial burden on small property owners without adequate support.

Urged the council to pass the veteran housing ordinance, emphasizing that stable housing solves many social problems for veterans.

Supported banning housing discrimination against veterans and described ongoing efforts to help homeless veterans find shelter.

Shared experiences as a retired VA social worker regarding how lack of housing traps veterans in a revolving door of crisis.

Representing SABOR, suggested focusing on targeted solutions and incentives for the 5-7% struggling to find housing rather than blanket mandates.

An active-duty military member and GI Forum member urged the city to align with military values and combat veteran homelessness.

A property manager highlighted operational challenges with Section 8 delays and urged looking at the broader system issues.

Cited Fort Worth's successful ordinance and urged San Antonio to live up to its name as Military City USA.

Described grassroots experiences helping homeless veterans and argued that housing denials based on payment method must end.

Urged the committee to pass the veteran housing ordinance, questioning why Military City USA lags behind Fort Worth.

Asked the committee to approve the ordinance to give veterans true housing choice near VA medical facilities.

Stated that HUD-VASH is a stable partnership and urged removing economic barriers that limit veteran housing choices.

A veteran and advisory commission member explained how voucher rejections push veterans away from critical VA medical care.

Supported source of income protections, emphasizing that veterans should not bear the administrative burdens alone.

Supported the ordinance, noting that source of income protections help reduce returns to homelessness and streamline lease-ups.

A property manager raised concerns about 60-day payment windows impacting active-duty military homeowners renting their properties.

Highlighted inspection delays and financial burdens on small housing providers under current voucher programs.

Shared the story of a veteran with PTSD forced to live outside San Antonio due to housing rejections.

Presented data from Texas Housers showing high voucher concentration in vulnerable areas and urged policy support.

Shared encounters with homeless veterans living in wooded areas and urged action to address veteran homelessness.

A property manager and veteran stated his company accepts vouchers and emphasized connecting the city with property managers.

Urged passing the ordinance to stop landlords from saying no to veterans with VASH vouchers.

A wounded Vietnam veteran urged the council to move forward with the ordinance.