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)(Business Jobs)
Comprehensive Chapter 33 Code Overhaul for Vehicles-for-Hire
Potential adjustments to permit fees and operating compliance costs for vehicle-for-hire operators.
Alamodome Operations and Maintenance Solicitations
Estimated at $13.25 million for custodial services and $15 million for security services over initial multi-year terms.
Urban Renewal and Local Business Initiatives (SURE & Buy Local)
Supports targeted economic growth and commercial development in urban areas.
Aviation Public Relations and Social Media Strategy
Absorbed within existing aviation public relations operational budgets.
San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Support
An agreement worth up to $700,000 funded through TIRZ revenues.
Immigrant Family Microgrant Program Updates
Details on funding allocations will be discussed during the briefing.
City Hiring Outreach
This could lead to changes in how the city spends its recruitment budget.
Alamodome Operations and Security Contracts
Estimated total value exceeds $28 million combined over the potential contract terms.
Convention Center Expansion and Regional Competitiveness
Future capital outlays for convention center expansion could require significant financing and bonding strategies.
SA Ready to Work Program Strategy and Target Occupations
The initiative utilizes municipal funding allocated for workforce development and job placement services.
Vendor Registration and M/WBE Certification
Facilitates access to city procurement contracts and economic opportunities for local vendors and certified minority and women-owned enterprises.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations & State Compliance
Generates up to $3.4 million in state reimbursements for Metro Health over the contract term.
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 (0)
Recorded while McKee-Rodriguez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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