District 2 Council Member· 2025-2029
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez
San Antonio
About
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez runs on a progressive platform focused on social equity, early childhood education, and community-centered governance. As a self-identified socialist, his priorities include addressing systemic inequality, advocating for marginalized communities, and championing public services that support working-class families in District 2.
Campaign promises (1)
- educationMcKee-Rodriguez advocates for the long-term reauthorization and extension of the Pre-K 4 SA program to support early childhood education.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 103
- Total speaking time
- 11:04:47
- Avg per meeting
- 6:27
- Segments
- 13492
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Determines municipal resource allocation for education and youth-focused programs.
Data Center Regulations Update
The city estimates roughly $8 million to the general fund per 100 megawatts of data center use; new rules could affect where and whether future projects — and that tax base — locate in San Antonio.
Proposed East Side Immigration Detention Facility
Potential legal costs associated with city challenges against federal facility plans.
Land Use and Zoning Changes
Private capital investment in downtown commercial and mixed-use real estate.
Spurs Arena Financing
The city plans to issue $489 million in bonds, which will be repaid through specific revenue streams like arena rent and tax zones.
FY 2027 Proposed Budget Review
Directly influences city resource allocation for small business programs and entrepreneurial support.
Economic Development Strategic Framework
Guides future municipal spending and economic development resource allocation.
Property Maintenance and Dilapidated Structures
City expenditures for recurring emergency board-ups, trash abatements, and police responses exceed thousands of dollars per property.
Historic District Design Standards
Supports local business visibility while maintaining neighborhood historic character.
power outage
You might end up tossing out spoiled groceries if the power stays off for too long.
Human and Homeless Services Funding
Costs associated with program implementation are currently under review.
Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments
Modifies property values and potential commercial development intensity in the affected areas.
Bond Program Planning
Impacts future city capital improvement spending and potential bond issuance amounts for drainage infrastructure.
San Antonio Water System (SAWS) 2027-2030 Rate Plan
Average residential water bills will increase over the next four years, with cumulative impacts estimated at over 23 percent.
2027-2032 Bond Program Size and Allocations
The average homeowner's stormwater fee would rise about $1.08 per month by the fifth year under the revised plan.
Public Input on City Matters
The city provides VIA bus fare passes and parking accommodations to support attendance.
FY 2027 Budget and 2027-2032 Bond Program Infrastructure Priorities
Potential property tax increase above the $442 million level, plus a stormwater fee increase reaching about $0.84 per month for the average home by the end of five years.
Short-Term Rental Permit Revocations
Permit reinstatements allow property owners to resume short-term rental operations and generate lodging revenue.
Shovel Ready SA Pilot Program
Financial impacts will depend on how the pilot program is structured and funded by the economic development department.
Data Center Regulation
Could affect municipal revenue, utility rate structures, and property valuations near data center sites.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions McKee-Rodriguez personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-09-03
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to approve. Councilmember Meza Gonzalez seconded the motion.
- movedfailed 3-82026-08-20
moved to postpone the Item to be heard August 19, 2026, in B Session with a vote in A Session on September 3, 2026
- movedpassed 11-02026-08-20
moved to Amend the Resolution by requiring all committee members to adhere to the City Code of Ethics
- movedfailed 5-62026-08-20
moved to Amend the Resolution to include that the Tri Chairs must each reside in District 1, 2, and 3 and that each Council District would be required to ensure at least one of its…
- moved2026-08-20
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to table the discussion to the August 19, 2026 B Session and return for a vote on September 3, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-08-20
moved to amend the Resolution to require those appointed to follow the City Ethics Code
- moved2026-08-20
moved that the Tri-Chairs reside in Districts 1, 2, and 5 and every Councilmember be required to appoint at least one person who resided in their Council District
- movedpassed2026-05-21
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
Decisions during term (223)
Recorded while McKee-Rodriguez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Council meeting minutes (Oct 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026)
Consent agenda (items 8-23 plus item 6, State Legislative Program)
Mayor's amendment on data center requirements (slide 6) — failed
Galvan amendment substituting Option 2 (SUA required) — passed
Whyte amendment substituting Zoning Commission recommendation — failed
UNESCO World Heritage Sites amendment — passed unanimously
Data center definition amendment — passed
Final passage of the data center ordinance (Item 5)
Bond resolution amendment (Item 7)
Motion to fund $35M downtown infrastructure from Project Finance Zone — failed
Motion to make downtown infrastructure a separate bond proposition — failed
Ordinance approving the City’s State Legislative Program for the 90th State Legislative Session. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
Ordinance approving a five-year lease renewal with Pleasanton Partners, LP for the continued use of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) Women, Infants & Children (WIC) clinic consisting of 5,670 square feet of…
Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone on a 110.94-acre tract of land known as the River Springs Ranch located in Uvalde County, Texas from Emery Venture Group, LLC, and…
Ordinance approving the City Auditor's Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Audit Plan. [Buddy Vargas, City Auditor]
Ordinance approving an agreement between the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the Inner City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #11 to provide funding in an amount up to $700,000 for operations of the Commission. Funds…
Consent agenda: plats items 1-8 and heritage tree variance item 9
Item 10 — PA-2026-11600065, 7510 Tezel Road, continued to November 18
Item 11 — PA-2026-11600037, 403 F Street workforce housing, approved over staff denial
Item 14 — PA-2026-11600070, 1359 West Kings Highway, approved over staff denial
Voting record (517)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Mayor's amendment on data center requirements (slide 6) — failed
Galvan amendment substituting Option 2 (SUA required) — passed
Whyte amendment substituting Zoning Commission recommendation — failed
UNESCO World Heritage Sites amendment — passed unanimously
Final passage of the data center ordinance (Item 5)
Resolution Directing Action Against ICE Detention Facility
Ordinance Amending Axon Enterprise Contract for Taser 10 Upgrade
I believe that just because we can exempt ourselves from a public process does not necessarily mean that we should. We also just got done scrubbing our budget... I haven't seen strong enough information to answer those questions today, so for those reasons, I'll be voting against this item as presented.