Misty Spears
About
Misty Spears' platform appears to focus on improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of city elections, advocating for changes that could increase voter participation and reduce expenses. Her actions suggest a commitment to fiscal responsibility and enhancing democratic processes within the city.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyVoted for moving city elections to November to potentially boost turnout and save costs.
- transparencyBelieves election changes should aim to boost turnout and save costs.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 69
- Total speaking time
- 7:13:17
- Avg per meeting
- 6:17
- Segments
- 8035
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Top issues during term (20)
Land Use and Zoning Changes
Private capital investment in downtown commercial and mixed-use real estate.
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.
Economic Development Strategic Framework
Details on the financial impact will be presented during the briefing.
FY 2027 Proposed Budget Review
Involves review of city budget allocations affecting local education and youth programs.
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.
Historic District Design Standards
Supports local business visibility while maintaining neighborhood historic character.
Shovel Ready SA Pilot Program
Financial impacts depend on program scope and staff resource allocation.
Property Maintenance and Dilapidated Structures
City expenditures for recurring emergency board-ups, trash abatements, and police responses exceed thousands of dollars per property.
Public Input on City Matters
The city provides VIA bus fare passes and parking accommodations to support attendance.
Grant Funding for Public Safety and Youth Programs
The committee's discussions may influence future budget allocations for emergency services.
Workforce Development Strategy
The program involves significant city investment in job training and education.
Human and Homeless Services Funding
Costs associated with program implementation are currently under review.
Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments
Changes in land use classifications can significantly increase property values and alter municipal tax generation.
Proposed East Side Immigration Detention Facility
Potential strain on municipal utilities, emergency services, and city resources.
power outage
You might end up tossing out spoiled groceries if the power stays off for too long.
Disciplinary Actions for Officers
Costs will include fees for the independent hearing examiner and legal representation for the city.
Industrial Development near Camp Bullis
These projects could increase property tax revenue for the city.
tax rate increase
Directly impacts property owners' tax liabilities and city revenue collection for the fiscal year.
Cultural Programming Updates
No financial impact or city action is associated with this gathering.
Program Fiscal and Quality Assurance Reports
Maintains compliance required for continued receipt of federal grant monies.
Moved or seconded (25)
Motions Spears 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.
- movedpassed2026-09-10
Continue the Item to September 17, 2026
- movedpassed2026-09-10
Continue the Item to September 17, 2026
- movedpassed2026-08-20
Councilmember Spears moved to approve.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2) on the Creation of a Real-Time Notification System for Trains Approaching or Stopped at Railroad C…
- secondedpassed2026-06-17
Councilmember Mungia moved to Refer to Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Councilmember Spears seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed2026-06-17
Councilmember Mungia moved to Refer to Public Safety Committee.
- movedpassed2026-06-17
Councilmember Spears moved to Refer to Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
- secondedpassed2026-06-17
Councilmember Mungia moved to Refer to the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Councilmember Spears seconded the motion.
- moved2026-06-17
Councilmember Spears moved to refer the CCR to IGR.
- movedpassed2026-06-17
Councilmember Spears moved to approve the staff's recommendation to return to Governance Committee in 60 days. Councilmember Mungia seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed2026-06-17
Councilmember Mungia moved to Refer to Planning & Community Development Committee. Councilmember Spears seconded the motion.
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Approve on the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Approve on the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Approve on the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Approve on the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed2026-05-21
Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.
- movedpassed2026-04-07
Approve the minutes of the February 3, 2026, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting.
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Approve on the Consent Agenda.
Decisions during term (297)
Recorded while Spears was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
SAWS Rate Plan Amendment
SAWS Rate Adjustments (2027-2030)
Detention Center Assessment Resolution Amendment
Detention Center Assessment Resolution
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in the amount of $124,950 with a cash match of $41,650 for a total of $166,600 for the acquisition and…
Ordinance approving the appointment of Rama Dhruva Teja Talluri (District 3) to the San Antonio Youth Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027, and waiving the residency requirement. [Debbie Racca-Sittre,…
Ordinance approving the appointment of Shad Schmid (District 8) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027, and waiving the residency requirement. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City…
Ordinance approving the following at-large appointees to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: John Bonillas, Nellie De La Cruz, Uche Echeozo, Crystal Del Bosque Gomez, Hailey Nikkels, Cyra Trevino, and Jesse Vasquez for the remainder of an…
Ordinance authorizing the City Clerk to negotiate and execute a Joint Election Agreement with Bexar County for the November 3, 2026, Special Election to reauthorize the City of San Antonio Pre-K 4 Sales & Use Tax, requiring an estimated…
Ordinance approving contracts with (a) Arcco Company Services, Inc., and (b) Bud Griffin & Associates – San Antonio, L.L.C., for inspection, preventive maintenance and repairs of generators and associated equipment for various City…
Approval of September 10, 2026 Minutes
Emergency Demolition Order - 215 Holy Cross Drive
Property Maintenance Code Appeal - 1517 E. Crockett St.
Dilapidated Structure Demolition - 723 Virginia Blvd.
Dilapidated Structure Demolition (Reset) - 826 Peggy Dr.
Dilapidated Structure Demolition - 202 Yuma St.
Dilapidated Structure Demolition (Reset) - 437 Aaron St.
Dilapidated Structure Demolition - 1016 Cecilia St.
Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Voting record (495)
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