Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Friday announced that he would appoint former District 5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales as chair of the city’s Housing Commission, despite protests from activists.
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Tax breaks for developers under scrutiny in San Antonio, Texas capitol
A growing number of advocates are demanding that the City of San Antonio stop using property tax exemptions to build housing, while Texas lawmakers have a similar debate in Austin.
Charter amendment intended to add ‘affordable’ housing in San Antonio. Here’s what you’ll be voting on in May
If approved by voters in May, the city charter amendment would allow bond dollars to be spent on housing and economic development projects.