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Bond Program Planning

San Antonio

Summary

The city is shaping the project list for the upcoming 2027 Bond Program, and the advisory board is reviewing potential stormwater and drainage investments. Residents have a stake in ensuring neighborhood flood mitigation projects receive adequate funding and prioritization.

At a glance

Total mentions
16
Last 30 days
7

Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 2, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Impacts future city capital improvement spending and potential bond issuance amounts for drainage infrastructure.

✅Who benefits

San Antonio residents and property owners in flood-prone areas who will benefit from improved drainage infrastructure.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers overall if bond debt capacity is overextended without adequate prioritization.

Mentions & discussions (16)

San Antonio Express-NewsOct 26, 2026

San Antonio’s bond must serve entire city while not fueling a tax increase

San Antonio’s bond must serve entire city while not fueling a tax increase San Antonio Express-News

KENS 5Oct 22, 2026

San Antonio City Council votes to slow down Mayor Jones' appointment of bond committee leadership

Mayor Jones had announced who she wants to lead the 2027 bond conversation. San Antonio City Council made clear they want to give the green light.

San Antonio Express-NewsOct 21, 2026

San Antonio City Council curb's mayor’s power over bond picks

San Antonio City Council curb's mayor’s power over bond picks San Antonio Express-News

MeetingOct 20, 2026

Storm Water Management Advisory Board - Oct 20, 2026

The city is shaping the project list for the upcoming 2027 Bond Program, and the advisory board is reviewing potential stormwater and drainage investments. Residents have a stake in ensuring neighborhood flood mitigation projects receive adequate funding and prioritization.

San Antonio Express-NewsOct 15, 2026

How much money for streets, sidewalks? San Antonio leaders battle over bond

How much money for streets, sidewalks? San Antonio leaders battle over bond San Antonio Express-News

MeetingSep 30, 2026

City Council Special Session - Sep 30, 2026

The City is gearing up for its next major bond program to fund infrastructure improvements across San Antonio. Residents will have opportunities to weigh in on how funds are distributed across categories like streets, drainage, parks, and affordable housing.

KENS 5Sep 30, 2026

San Antonio has identified $5.8 billion in improvement projects. It may only have $442 million in the 2027 bond.

Some San Antonio leaders want to aim for more money for streets, parks and drainage through the 2027 bond. But there's a catch.

MeetingSep 2, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - Sep 2, 2026

City leaders are debating whether to keep the property tax debt service rate steady at 21 cents for a modest $450 million bond program or adopt a flexible rate to fund a larger $1.2 billion package.

MeetingJul 29, 2026discussed

Storm Water Management Advisory Board - Jul 28, 2026

The city is starting the process to decide which drainage and flood control projects will be funded in the 2027 bond. This is a big deal for neighborhood safety and how our tax money is used to fix flooding issues.

MeetingJul 10, 2026

Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Advisory Board - Jul 9, 2026

The city is working on major street and sidewalk repairs funded by the 2022 Bond. This meeting helps ensure those projects stay on track and that the budget for next year is spent wisely.

MeetingJun 24, 2026

San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees - Jun 24, 2026

Library Director Sukrit Goswami briefed the board on the planning and development process for the upcoming 2027-2032 City of San Antonio Bond Program, which could fund future library capital improvements.

MeetingMay 13, 2026discussed

City Council B Session - May 13, 2026

The city is starting to plan its next major infrastructure investment. This will decide which streets, parks, and facilities get fixed or built over the next five years.

MeetingMay 5, 2026discussed

Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Advisory Board - May 4, 2026

The board reviewed the progress of current infrastructure projects funded by the 2022 bond program and discussed potential plans for a new 2027 bond program. This impacts how city infrastructure like roads and sidewalks will be funded and improved in the coming years.

MeetingApr 16, 2026

Housing Commission (Regular) - Apr 16, 2026

Updates were provided on how the city is engaging the public on its affordable housing bond initiatives, which could lead to new funding for housing projects.

MeetingFeb 3, 2026discussed

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 3, 2026

Updates on the 2017 and 2022 Bond Programs show the progress of various infrastructure projects across the city, with many still active in design or construction phases.

MeetingJan 21, 2026

City Council B Session - Jan 21, 2026

The city's bonding capacity for future infrastructure projects has decreased significantly, impacting the ability to fund necessary improvements. Council is exploring different scenarios and strategies to maximize available funds while balancing community needs and taxpayer impact.

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