Jalen McKee-Rodriguez
About
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez runs on a progressive platform focused on social equity, early childhood education, and community-centered governance. As a self-identified socialist, his priorities include addressing systemic inequality, advocating for marginalized communities, and championing public services that support working-class families in District 2.
Campaign promises (1)
- educationMcKee-Rodriguez advocates for the long-term reauthorization and extension of the Pre-K 4 SA program to support early childhood education.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 96
- Total speaking time
- 10:17:21
- Avg per meeting
- 6:26
- Segments
- 12564
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Top issues during term (12)(Budget)
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.
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.
Workforce Development Strategy
The program involves significant city investment in job training and education.
tax rate increase
Directly impacts property owners' tax liabilities and city revenue collection for the fiscal year.
Program Fiscal and Quality Assurance Reports
Maintains compliance required for continued receipt of federal grant monies.
Data and Transparency in Housing Investments
The cost of building and maintaining the dashboard will be discussed by the committee.
ICE Facility Assessment
Potential assessment costs for utility staff time and resources.
District 3 Aquatics Facility
The project involves an expenditure of up to $1.8 million from the TIRZ fund.
FY 2026 Commission Budget
The proposed budget totals $4.4 billion, representing a 4.1% increase in the General Fund over the previous year.
Grant Panelist Selection
The selection of panelists influences the allocation of arts funding, impacting various arts organizations and projects.
tax exemption correction
The county's initial budget projections were inaccurate, meaning the actual cost of this tax break will differ from what taxpayers were originally told.
abortion travel fund
Taxpayer money won't be going to this fund anymore, saving the city some cash.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions McKee-Rodriguez personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-09-03
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to approve. Councilmember Meza Gonzalez seconded the motion.
- movedfailed 3-82026-08-20
moved to postpone the Item to be heard August 19, 2026, in B Session with a vote in A Session on September 3, 2026
- movedpassed 11-02026-08-20
moved to Amend the Resolution by requiring all committee members to adhere to the City Code of Ethics
- movedfailed 5-62026-08-20
moved to Amend the Resolution to include that the Tri Chairs must each reside in District 1, 2, and 3 and that each Council District would be required to ensure at least one of its…
- moved2026-08-20
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to table the discussion to the August 19, 2026 B Session and return for a vote on September 3, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-08-20
moved to amend the Resolution to require those appointed to follow the City Ethics Code
- moved2026-08-20
moved that the Tri-Chairs reside in Districts 1, 2, and 5 and every Councilmember be required to appoint at least one person who resided in their Council District
- movedpassed2026-05-21
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- movedpassed2026-04-30
Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while McKee-Rodriguez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of FY 2027 Annual Budget (Items 5 & 10)
Adoption of Budget Ratification Ordinance (Item 6)
Ordinance approving the Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $195,380,770. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Ramsey, Executive Director, Workforce Development Office]
Item 15: FY 2027 Proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget
Recommend Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 Operating Budget
Voting record (1)(Budget)
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