The details
City Council on Aug. 15 voted to set the proposed tax rate, which will support a $3.96 billion budget designed to support city services.
Public safety makes up approximately 61.6% of the general fund, totaling around $1 billion, according to an Aug. 15 news release.
Funding in the budget is also planned to address homelessness, invest in animal care, and maintain and repair streets and sidewalks.
“This proposed budget continues our established multiyear plans,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in the release. “The proposed budget boosts investment in street maintenance, adds Animal Care Services positions to address critical calls and operate new clinics, continues investments in affordable housing and homeless services, and adds police officers and firefighters. Kudos to [City Manager Erik Walsh] and his entire team for their hard work in crafting a budget that reflects the priorities of the community and City Council.”
What’s next?
Leading up to the approval of the budget and tax rate, town halls will be held in each City Council district. Town halls will begin at 6:30 p.m.
- District 9 will have a town hall on Aug. 20 at Walker Ranch Senior Center, 835 W. Rhapsody Drive, San Antonio
- District 10 will have a town hall on Aug. 26 at Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio
- District 8 will have a town hall on Aug. 29 at Phil Hardberger Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio
Additional information about the FY 2024-25 budget can be found here.
