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Affordable Housing

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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveRene GonzalezApr 16, 2026

Spoke in support of NHSD recommendations to fund the Esperanza Community Land Trust for affordable housing on the West Side.

City Council A Session - Apr 16, 2026 · 1:34:52 →
SupportiveMichael TaylorApr 16, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Habitat for Humanity supporting affordable housing funding awards and infrastructure support.

City Council A Session - Apr 16, 2026 · 1:39:07 →
OpposedJack FingerApr 16, 2026

Criticized city funding for affordable housing projects and questioned campaign contributions from contractors.

City Council A Session - Apr 16, 2026 · 2:18:35 →
ConcernedAntonio DiazApr 15, 2026

He questioned if the reprogrammed HUD funds would truly benefit low-income renters and homeowners or just developers, and if the definition of affordable housing used by the city is realistic for San Antonio's median income.

Public Comment Session - Apr 15, 2026 · 4:58 →
OpposedLazo CamatiApr 15, 2026

He stated that many residents are not earning sufficient wages to afford apartments and that the city should focus on the needs of poor and fixed-income citizens, suggesting funds could be better used for street repairs and flood control.

Public Comment Session - Apr 15, 2026 · 5:02 →
ConcernedAraceli HerreraMar 19, 2026

Herrera argued that $150 million in affordable housing bond funds should protect working-class residents from displacement and eviction rather than solely funding developer renovations.

Housing Commission (Regular) - Mar 19, 2026 · 0:00 →

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