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Bexar County
JR

Justin Rodriguez

Commissioner Precinct 22019-2027

About

Justin Rodriguez's platform focuses on enhancing civic engagement and improving the accessibility of the electoral process within Bexar County. His priorities include expanding voting options for vulnerable populations, such as seniors and those with mobility impairments, to ensure broader participation in local elections.

Campaign promises (1)

  • transparency
    The candidate advocates for increasing voting options and accessibility for seniors and mobility-impaired voters.

At a glance

News mentions
6

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
15:51
Avg per meeting
1:26
Segments
293

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↓Apr 2026[141]

Law Enforcement Risk Management

The denied request for motorcycles and a Tahoe would have been an out-of-cycle budget expenditure.

critical↓Jun 2026[112]

Future Infrastructure Funding

Potential multi-billion dollar capital need over the next decade.

medium→Sep 2025[78]

animal control policy

Expect to see a push for higher taxes or budget reallocations to fund more animal control officers and better shelter resources.

high↑Jun 2026[66]

utility rate adjustment

You'll likely see a monthly increase on your utility bill, though the exact amount depends on how much the council manages to trim from the original proposal.

critical↓Nov 2025[47]

Crisis Nursery Development

The county will contribute $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund, matched by the City of San Antonio.

critical↑Jun 2026[45]

ICE Detention Facility Expansion

Legal costs associated with potential litigation are currently being evaluated.

medium→Mar 2026[22]

jail oversight

Taxpayers could be on the hook for expensive legal settlements and increased oversight costs if the jail's safety standards don't improve.

high↓Oct 2025[21]

ballot propositions

These measures will directly influence how your tax dollars are allocated and could shift the city's long-term budget priorities.

high↓Jun 2026[18]

ICE partnership policy

Ending this partnership saves the county from the administrative costs and potential legal liabilities associated with federal immigration enforcement duties.

high↓Jun 2026[16]

Alamo Visitor Center Development

The county committed $25 million over five years to this project.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Retirement of County Manager David L. Smith

Will initiate an executive transition process for the county manager position.

high↓Dec 2022[15]

Deputy Sheriff Contract Negotiations

Potential future costs associated with labor agreements.

medium↑Jan 2025[10]

child care accessibility

If you can't find care, you can't work, which hits both your household income and the city's overall productivity.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

property appraisal policy

Local homeowners could see their property values—and subsequently their tax bills—jump much faster than expected.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

ethics violation

Taxpayers footing the board's administrative costs take a minor hit, while the councilman's personal wallet is lighter by a grand.

critical↑Oct 2025[6]

reentry services

The Court approved $342,000 for Crosspoint and a $273,457 grant application for Reflejo Court.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

utility leadership

His leadership will directly steer how your utility bills are spent to upgrade our aging power grid.

medium↑Apr 2026[5]

personnel termination

If the fired director decides to sue for wrongful termination, local taxpayers could end up footing the bill for a costly legal battle.

medium↑Nov 2022[5]

abortion rights resolution

There's no direct price tag attached to this symbolic resolution, though it could potentially spark future legal battles with the state.

high↑Oct 2026[5]

memorial street designation

It's a super cheap $5,000 upgrade funded for the historical plaques.

Decisions during term (5)

Recorded while Rodriguez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.