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Property Tax Help Information Sessions

Attend a Property Tax Help workshop hosted by the City of San Antonio to learn about tax exemptions and tips on how to protest your property value before the May 15 appeal deadline.

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Charter Review Commission

On November 14, 2023, Mayor Ron Nirenberg appointed members to the standing Charter Review Commission (CRC), which was authorized by the City Council in 2014 to study and make recommendations regarding provisions within the City Charter. Mayor Nirenberg charged the CRC with reviewing provisions of the City Charter related to:EthicsShould the City have an independent ethics officer and/or Ethics Review Board, and should the Charter be amended to give the Ethics Review Board more authority?City Council Compensation and TenureShould Council members’ compensation more accurately reflect the City’s cost of living which could lower financial barriers to participation in city government?The Council currently serves a maximum of four two-year terms. Should those change to two four-year terms, and should those terms be staggered?City Manager Tenure and CompensationShould the City Manager’s tenure and compensation be determined by the sole discretion of the City Council?City Council Districts and RedistrictingShould the City have more council districts? The City currently has 10 council districts, plus the Mayor serving at-large over the entire city. Is that enough or should more be added?Should the City establish an independent redistricting committee?  If so, how should it be appointed?Language ModernizationShould outdated language in the Charter be updated to reflect current terms, laws and processes? The CRC will conduct research and solicit public input to make recommendations to the City Council to place any Charter amendments on the ballot for the San Antonio voters. Learn more about the Charter Review Commission. PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULEAll meetings will start at 5:30 p.m. at Central Library - 600 Soledad St., San Antonio, TX 78205.  Past Meetings Monday, January 8Thursday, January 25Thursday, February 8Thursday, February 22Monday, March 4 - Public CommentThursday, March 21 - Public Comment Upcoming Meetings Thursday, April 11 - Public CommentThursday, April 25 - Public CommentMonday, May 6Thursday, May 9Monday, May 20Thursday, May 23 *Meeting time/dates are subject to change WAYS TO SPEAK UP Leave your comment online or call 3-1-1 (210-207-6000).Attend an in-person meeting - The Commission invites the public to provide their comments in-person at the following meetings: March 4, March 21, April 11 and April 25. Sign up to speak at an upcoming meeting. 

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Know Before You Go Downtown - Fiesta 2024

Downtown visitors should plan ahead for traffic, detours and parking

Downtown San Antonio will be very busy during Fiesta! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to downtown...

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Featured Boards & Committees

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee provides guidance and oversight of the Office of the City Auditor in the performance of its responsibilities, including municipal audits. Additionally, this committee shall serve as the Audit Comittee for purposes of the City’s external independent financial audit annually coordianted through the City’s Finance Department. The Committee shall also review and provide policy recommendations that promote transparency, accountability, and trust in City procurement and contract functions. Included in their charge is the review of high-profile contracts which shall be identified based on criteria in effect at the time. The Audit Committee comprises five members: three City Councilmembers and two citizen members. The two citizen members should be residents of the City and have applicable experience in financial and/or audit matters and should be knowledgeable in public administration, public financial and fiscal practices, governmental accounting, and auditing. The members serve two-year terms. Liaison: Kevin Barthold – (210) 207-2853. Support Staff: Ashley Venticinque

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City Council

Please see the San Antonio Mayor and City Council webpages for complete information. Mayor’s Office: (210) 207-7107. City Council Office: (210) 207-7040.

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Community Action Advisory Board

The Community Action Advisory Board (CAAB) serves in an advisory capacity to assist the City Council in its role as the governing body for the Bexar County Community Action Agency (CAA). The CAAB advises the Department of Human Services (DHS) and City Council on the needs, concerns, and goals of low-income persons; recommends policies; and advises on the allocation of federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. CAAB advises DHS Head Start, Training for Job Success Program, Financial Empowerment Centers, Emergency Assistance, and Ameri-Corps Vista. The CAAB acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on the operation of the Community Action Program (CAP), and oversees the extent and quality of services for low-income individuals and families. DHS has operated the Community Action Program (CAP) since 1979 and is the designated Community Action Agency and CSBG eligible entity for Bexar County. The CAAB is a federally mandated tripartite board comprised of 15 members as follows: five representatives of low-income individuals and families; five representatives from private groups and organizations with an interest in serving individuals and families living in poverty; five elected officials, to include four City Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor, and one County Commissioner appointed by the County Judge. Liaison: Minerva Hernandez – (210) 207-5917. Apply for the Community Action Advisory Board here.

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