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San Antonio
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Adriana Rocha Garcia

District 4 Council Member2019–2025

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Jun 26, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
1:58:25
Avg per meeting
7:54
Segments
2475

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Feb 2026[185]

Land Use and Zoning Changes

Private capital investment in downtown commercial and mixed-use real estate.

critical↓Mar 2026[167]

FY 2027 Proposed Budget

The proposed police budget is $752.2 million, incorporating $5.3 million in reductions and $4.9 million in revenue enhancements.

critical↓Oct 2025[135]

Economic Development Strategic Framework

Details on the financial impact will be presented during the briefing.

critical↓Oct 2025[117]

Spurs Arena Financing

The city plans to issue $489 million in bonds, which will be repaid through specific revenue streams like arena rent and tax zones.

critical→Feb 2026[103]

Historic District Design Standards

Supports local business visibility while maintaining neighborhood historic character.

critical↓May 2026[96]

Shovel Ready SA Pilot Program

Financial impacts depend on program scope and staff resource allocation.

critical→Apr 2026[93]

Property Maintenance and Dilapidated Structures

City expenditures for recurring emergency board-ups, trash abatements, and police responses exceed thousands of dollars per property.

high→Apr 2026[86]

Public Input on City Matters

The city provides VIA bus fare passes and parking accommodations to support attendance.

critical↓Feb 2026[79]

Grant Funding for Public Safety and Youth Programs

The committee's discussions may influence future budget allocations for emergency services.

critical↓Apr 2026[78]

Workforce Development Strategy

The program involves significant city investment in job training and education.

critical↓Apr 2026[77]

Human and Homeless Services Funding

Costs associated with program implementation are currently under review.

critical↑May 2026[76]

Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments

Changes in land use classifications can significantly increase property values and alter municipal tax generation.

critical↑Apr 2026[76]

Proposed East Side Immigration Detention Facility

Potential strain on municipal utilities, emergency services, and city resources.

critical↓Jan 2026[63]

Disciplinary Actions for Officers

Costs will include fees for the independent hearing examiner and legal representation for the city.

critical↓Feb 2026[62]

Industrial Development near Camp Bullis

These projects could increase property tax revenue for the city.

high↓Mar 2026[56]

Cultural Programming Updates

No financial impact or city action is associated with this gathering.

critical↑Feb 2026[55]

Program Fiscal and Quality Assurance Reports

Maintains compliance required for continued receipt of federal grant monies.

critical→May 2026[55]

Bond Program Planning

Will shape the multi-million dollar 2027 bond package presented to San Antonio voters.

critical↓Apr 2026[55]

City Contracts for Supplies and Services

Estimated total contract value of $45,000,000 over five years.

critical↓Apr 2026[50]

Police Collective Bargaining Agreement

Involves multi-year police department expenditures and compensation structures.

Decisions during term (390)

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

approved6-0Jun 26, 2026

Approval of May 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Jun 26, 2026

Consent Item: 315 W Summit Ave

approved6-2Jun 26, 2026

HDRC Case No. 2026-144: 322 Leigh St

approved6-1Jun 26, 2026

HDRC Case No. 2026-132: 522 E Evergreen St

approved6-0Jun 26, 2026

Approval of minutes for the CTAB meeting of May 22, 2026.

approvedJun 26, 2026

Discussion and Approval of the DAAC Budegt Letter

approvedJun 25, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approvedJun 24, 2026

Approval of May 27, 2026 Minutes

approvedJun 24, 2026

San Antonio Public Library Circulation Policy

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

tabled9-0Jun 24, 2026

Continuance Request for PA-2026-11600039

approved8-1Jun 24, 2026

Street Name Change: Cesar E Chavez Boulevard to Durango Boulevard

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-24-11800219: Request by Joe EPP, Starlight Homes Texas, LLC and Vinod Nagi, LB Hennersby LLC, for approval to replat and subdivide a tract of land to establish Jungman Tract Unit-11 Subdivision, generally located southeast of the…

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800055: Request by Richard Mott, Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction LTD and Northlake SA, LLC, for approval to subdivide a tract of land to establish Northlake Phase 3 Subdivision, generally located southeast of the…

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800128: Request by Logan Marrs, Invictus Land Developers LLC. for approval to subdivide a tract of land to establish Legacy Hills Subdivision, Unit 1B

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800325: Request by Philip J. Pfeffer Jr., Bul-1604 LTD, for approval to replat of a tract of land to establish NEC Bulverde/1604 3 Subdivision, generally located northeast of the intersection of North Loop 1604 East and…

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800347: Request by Israel Arreola Rodriguez, for approval to replat and subdivide a tract of land to establish Thornwood Drive Subdivision, generally located northwest of the intersection of Woodfin Drive and Thornwood…

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800375: Request by Steven Benson, Essential Housing Asset Management LLC. , for approval to subdivide a tract of land to establish McCrary Tract Unit 11 Subdivision, generally located northwest of the intersection of Galm…

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800421: Request by Robert Russell, Palmyra Park I-10 IOS LLC for approval to replat and subdivide a tract of land to establish Rosillo Creek Commercial Unit 1 Subdivision, generally located southwest of the intersection of…

approved8-0Jun 24, 2026

LAND-PLAT-25-11800463: Request by Juan Flores Jr. and Rachel Diane Flores, for approval to replat and subdivide a tract of land to establish Las Flores Subdivision, generally located northeast of the intersection of Connie Mack Drive and…

Voting record (30)

28 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Nomination & Consideration of Vice-Chair

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

SEP-HCP for Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc (LAND-SEP-APP-26-46900006)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Approval of Minutes from May 12, 2026

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

Commissioner Dessouky made a motion to approve all items.

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

deny the applicant's request.

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

approve the applicant's request.

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

approve the applicant's request for a continuance.

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

approve the applicant's request as amended.

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Commissioner Proffitt made a motion to approve applicant's request.

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

to deny the applicant's request.

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Commissioner Proffitt made a motion to approve all items.

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval (Plats, Variances, and Minutes)

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Plan Amendment Case PA-2025-11600106 (13406 Western Oak)

Voted noMar 25, 2026

Appeal of Certificate of Determination Denial for 439 Barrett Place

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval (Plats, Variances, and ETJ Release)

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

WTG Bexar Transmission SEP-HCP Enrollment

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Pedcor Investments SEP-HCP Enrollment

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

San Antonio Water System SEP-HCP Enrollment

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

Approval of February 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (Plats, Variances, and Minutes)

Voted noFeb 25, 2026

Denial of Plan Amendment PA-2025-11600110 (125 Stonewall Avenue)

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

Approval of Plan Amendment PA-2026-11600004 (Guilbeau Road)

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

418 Villita St / Mexican Restaurant (Item 3)

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

525 Mission St Carport (Item 4)

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

418 E Locust Material Selection (Item 5)

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

307 Delaware Casita (Item 6)

Voted yesJan 16, 2026

Recommendation to Deny Consent for Bexar County MUD No. 2

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

SEP-HCP Application for Microsoft Corporation

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

SEP-HCP Application for Pedcor Investments, LLC

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