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Phyllis Viagran

District 3 Council Member2025-2029

About

Phyllis Viagran’s platform centers on economic development, infrastructure modernization, and enhancing constituent engagement within District 3. She prioritizes sustainable growth in the Brooks area while ensuring that city services are more accessible and responsive to the needs of local residents.

Campaign promises (3)

  • development
    Viagran has prioritized the revitalization of the Brooks area and the expansion of economic opportunities for residents in District 3.
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  • infrastructure
    She advocates for increased investment in public infrastructure, specifically focusing on street repairs and drainage improvements within her district.
  • transparency
    Viagran has campaigned on improving constituent services and increasing accessibility for residents to engage with city government.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
97
Total speaking time
13:54:29
Avg per meeting
8:36
Segments
15228

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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→Aug 2026[118]

FY 2027 Proposed Budget Review

Involves review of city budget allocations affecting local education and youth programs.

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.

medium↓Jul 2026[65]

power outage

You might end up tossing out spoiled groceries if the power stays off for too long.

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↑Sep 2026[60]

tax rate increase

Directly impacts property owners' tax liabilities and city revenue collection for the fiscal year.

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.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Viagran 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.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Approve on the Consent Agenda

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Approve on the Consent Agenda

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Approve on the Consent Agenda

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-08-20

    Councilmember Viagran moved to approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • secondedpassed2026-08-06

    Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda.

  • movedpassed2026-06-18

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Galvan seconded the motion.

  • movedpassed2026-06-18

    Councilmember Viagran moved to Approve on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Galvan seconded the motion.

Decisions during term (297)

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

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved9-1Oct 8, 2026

SAWS Rate Plan Amendment

approved8-2Oct 8, 2026

SAWS Rate Adjustments (2027-2030)

approved9-1Oct 8, 2026

Detention Center Assessment Resolution Amendment

approved9-1Oct 8, 2026

Detention Center Assessment Resolution

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

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…

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

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,…

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

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…

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

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…

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

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…

approved10-0Oct 8, 2026

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…

approvedOct 8, 2026

Approval of September 10, 2026 Minutes

approved7-0Oct 8, 2026

Emergency Demolition Order - 215 Holy Cross Drive

approvedOct 8, 2026

Property Maintenance Code Appeal - 1517 E. Crockett St.

approved5-2Oct 8, 2026

Dilapidated Structure Demolition - 723 Virginia Blvd.

approved5-1Oct 8, 2026

Dilapidated Structure Demolition (Reset) - 826 Peggy Dr.

approved6-0Oct 8, 2026

Dilapidated Structure Demolition - 202 Yuma St.

approved6-0Oct 8, 2026

Dilapidated Structure Demolition (Reset) - 437 Aaron St.

approved5-2Oct 8, 2026

Dilapidated Structure Demolition - 1016 Cecilia St.

approved9-0Oct 7, 2026

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voting record (515)

496 yes11 no8 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Deny

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Continue to October 1, 2026

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted noOct 1, 2026

continue the Item to October 1, 2026

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Continue to October 1, 2026.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Continue to October 1, 2026

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Councilmember Galvan moved for item to be moved to the September 16, 2026 B Session.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Councilmember Galvan moved for item to be moved to the September 16, 2026 B Session.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Councilmember Galvan moved to Approve.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Kaur moved to approve as amended.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve with Conditions.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Kaur moved to approve as amended.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to Continue the Item to September 17, 2026.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Whyte moved to Approve with Conditions.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Councilmember Meza Gonzalez moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Approval of FY 2027 Annual Budget (Items 5 & 10)

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Setting Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate (Item 7)

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

approve on Zoning Consent

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Viagran moved to approve with Conditions.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Councilmember Mungia moved to approve on Zoning Consent.

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Continue the Item to September 17, 2026

Voted yesSep 10, 2026

Approve on Zoning Consent