Gov & Politics
City Council Expands Campaign Disclosure Rules, Keeps Contribution Limits
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San Antonio City Council approved several measures regarding campaign finance and ethics policies Thursday.
Gov & Politics
Council to Consider Changes to Ethics Review Board, Campaign Finance Rules
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City Council next week will vote on significant changes related to the Ethics Review Board and local campaign finance rules.
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Developer Proposes Rezoning for Mixed-Use Complex Near Alamo Heights
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The Oak Park/Northwood Neighborhood Association has not yet taken a position on the proposed project, which would require rezoning.
Gov & Politics
City Adds Downtown to List of ‘Innovation Zones’
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The Central Business District has been earmarked to test innovative lighting solutions and parking accessibility and enforcement.
Gov & Politics
Council on City’s 2019 Budget: Affordable Housing and Streets In; Homestead Tax Exemption Out
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Most San Antonio City Council members support a budget that includes housing initiatives and increased spending on street and sidewalk projects.
Gov & Politics
VIA Reports Increased Ridership on Improved Bus Routes
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Average weekday ridership is up nearly 5 percent on 11 routes that VIA Metropolitan Transit have improved in 2018, thanks to faster connections.
Gov & Politics
Council Decorum Slips as Members Vote to Approve City Hall Renovations
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City Council approved a $38 million renovation for City Hall after a series of tiffs, stifled laughter, and other atypical behavior on the dais.
Gov & Politics
Citing Costs and ‘Disruptions,’ Nirenberg Says San Antonio Will Not Pursue 2020 GOP Convention
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Nirenberg and at least four Council members agreed that the costs of hosting the 2020 RNC outweighed the benefits during a closed-door meeting Thursday.
Gov & Politics
Council Hears About Possible Budget Surplus, Discusses Property Taxes
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City of San Antonio officials are forecasting a $13.2 million budget surplus for fiscal year 2018, but recommended that City Council save it.
Business & Tech
Analysis: San Antonio’s Economic Development Incentives Pay Off
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A study found that for every $1 spent on incentives to attract business to San Antonio, the City earns more than five times that in revenue.