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Anthony Roy II, incumbent Marc Whyte, Clint W. Norton, Mark Duane O’Donnell and Eric Litaker are running for District 10 San Antonio City Council seat in the upcoming May 3 election.
The details
Community Impact reached out to the five candidates who will be on the ballot.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines or for style and clarity.
More information on the San Antonio May 3 election can be found on the Bexar County Elections Department's website.
Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
District 10 deserves a leader focused on improving residents’ day-to-day lives. We must improve public safety and our infrastructure. Neighborhood quality of life must always considered first when deciding how to spend our citizens’ tax dollars.
What is your plan to solve transit issues for North San Antonians?
We must build better roads with more lanes. Also, we should ensure that we don’t eliminate lanes on our streets for the sake of adding additional bike lanes. And finally, let’s gather data on the VIA link services to determine if the program should be continued and is working effectively.
With the continued outward expansion of San Antonio, how would you balance development with the preservation of areas like the Edwards Aquifer?
While development can be good, it must be done responsibly. Neighborhood quality of life must come first; we should not make any one area too dense. Regarding the Edwards Aquifer and our green spaces, those must be preserved as they are vital to our growth and enjoyment of our city.
Roughly 30% of San Antonians age 25 and older have four-year degrees or higher. How would you help provide stable jobs for the majority of San Antonians who do not hold higher education degrees?
We must do a better job of attracting and retaining businesses to San Antonio. Our city government should do more to make it easier and less costly to do business here; stop the over regulating! By doing that, businesses can grow, hire more of our citizens and pay them better wages.
As development through downtown San Antonio continues with projects like the downtown Missions stadium and the proposed sports and entertainment district, how would you balance the varying needs of developers and long-time property owners?
Property owners here first must take priority. Development can be good for the city if done responsibly, but it cannot come at the expense of the taxpayers or our current residents’ quality of life. Requiring developers to do robust community engagement before any project is approved is a must.
Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
I am running to serve the community with integrity and ensure every resident of District 10 is heard. My central issue is public engagement—improving direct communication between city leaders and residents to create solutions that reflect the needs of the people, not just political agendas.
What is your plan to solve transit issues for North San Antonians?
I support expanding VIA services, improving road infrastructure, and enhancing bike-and-pedestrian-friendly options. Smart traffic management and better public transit access will help alleviate congestion while ensuring residents have efficient, affordable transportation options.
With the continued outward expansion of San Antonio, how would you balance development with the preservation of areas like the Edwards Aquifer?
Smart growth is key. I support responsible development that protects our water resources and natural habitats. Strengthening environmental regulations while incentivizing green infrastructure and conservation efforts will ensure sustainable growth for San Antonio’s future.
Roughly 30% of San Antonians age 25 and older have four-year degrees or higher. How would you help provide stable jobs for the majority of San Antonians who do not hold higher education degrees?
Job training and vocational programs are essential. I will advocate for expanding technical education partnerships with businesses to create more trade, manufacturing and tech-based job opportunities, ensuring all residents have access to stable careers.
Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
I am running for office because the San Antonio government has run our city into the ground. Nobody feels safe. Nobody can freely travel through the city without running into traffic caused by the never-ending construction. The city is $18 billion in debt, yet we keep approving projects ...
What is your plan to solve transit issues for North San Antonians?
I believe a lot of our transit issues all over San Antonio can be solved by cutting through the red tape and finishing all of the active construction projects in a timely manner. We should also consider finishing some of the active projects before approving new ones.
With the continued outward expansion of San Antonio, how would you balance development with the preservation of areas like the Edwards Aquifer?
Outward expansion shouldn’t compromise our critical infrastructure. If we [want] San Antonio to grow, we must do it responsibly. We don’t have to develop every square mile of the city. We should instead focus on re-developing other areas of the city to accommodate our incoming population.
Roughly 30% of San Antonians age 25 and older have four-year degrees or higher. How would you help provide stable jobs for the majority of San Antonians who do not hold higher education degrees?
I myself am not a college graduate. Yet, I have found a field of work to be successful in. I have spent the majority of my career working for locally owned businesses; and have learned valuable lessons about how to start, run and maintain a business. We need to support ...
Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire
What is your plan to solve transit issues for North San Antonians?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire
With the continued outward expansion of San Antonio, how would you balance development with the preservation of areas like the Edwards Aquifer?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire
Roughly 30% of San Antonians age 25 and older have four-year degrees or higher. How would you help provide stable jobs for the majority of San Antonians who do not hold higher education degrees?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire
As development through downtown San Antonio continues with projects like the downtown Missions stadium and the proposed sports and entertainment district, how would you balance the varying needs of developers and long-time property owners?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire
Why are you running for office, and what is the one central issue you wish to address?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire
What is your plan to solve transit issues for North San Antonians?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire
With the continued outward expansion of San Antonio, how would you balance development with the preservation of areas like the Edwards Aquifer?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire
Roughly 30% of San Antonians age 25 and older have four-year degrees or higher. How would you help provide stable jobs for the majority of San Antonians who do not hold higher education degrees?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire
As development through downtown San Antonio continues with projects like the downtown Missions stadium and the proposed sports and entertainment district, how would you balance the varying needs of developers and long-time property owners?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire
As development through downtown San Antonio continues with projects like the downtown Missions stadium and the proposed sports and entertainment district, how would you balance the varying needs of developers and long-time property owners?
Development should uplift communities, not displace them. I support policies that prevent rising property taxes from pushing out long-time residents while ensuring new projects include affordable housing and community benefits.
As development through downtown San Antonio continues with projects like the downtown Missions stadium and the proposed sports and entertainment district, how would you balance the varying needs of developers and long-time property owners?
I want to be very clear about this. I will NEVER vote in favor of Eminent Domain. I will NEVER vote to take away someone’s business, home or likelihood. We need to figure out how to work around what we already have, instead of demolishing everything that stands in the way of “progress.”