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Governance Committee Advances D7 Plan To Track City’s Local Spending

Published on April 15, 2026

Today, the City of San Antonio’s Governance Committee advanced a Council Consideration Request (CCR) led by District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito to establish standardized reporting to determine how much City funds are spent with local businesses.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

Councilmember Calls for Transparency in Spending on Local Businesses

Published on March 20, 2026

District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito is calling for improved transparency and accountability in how City funds are spent on local businesses, aiming to better align public spending with the City’s commitment to supporting its local economy.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

San Antonio Council Files Resolution on Police Staffing

Published on March 12, 2026

Councilmembers File Resolution to Keep San Antonio on Track with Independent Police Staffing Recommendations

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7, District 9, District 10

D7 Calls for System to Document U.S. ICE Civil Rights Violations

Published on January 23, 2026

District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito is calling for the City of San Antonio to develop a clear, city-run process for residents to report civil rights violations committed by U.S.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

D7 Councilmember Statement on Retirement of Police Department Chief

Published on January 16, 2026

District 7 Councilmember Statement on Retirement of San Antonio Police Department Chief, William McManus

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

City Council Approves District 7 Councilmember’s Free Bus Pass Program

Published on January 15, 2026

Today, City Council approved funding for an initiative led by District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito to provide free VIA Metropolitan Transit bus passes to middle and high school students, removing transportation barriers that prevent students from getting to school and after-school opportunities.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

Councilmember Urges SAWS to take a position on wastewater facility

Published on September 30, 2025

Councilmember Urges San Antonio Water System and Edwards Aquifer Authority to Take a Formal Position on Guajolote Ranch Wastewater Treatment Facility

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

Councilmember Calls for Higher Penalties to Protect Neighborhoods

Published on September 03, 2025

District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito has formally requested that City Manager Erik Walsh review and strengthen the City of San Antonio’s policies on vacant buildings and traffic fines to improve neighborhood safety, address community concerns, and close the City’s budget deficit.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

Councilmember Urges City to Keep Moving on Spurs Arena Terms

Published on August 08, 2025

City must keep talking and keep moving forward.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

Councilmember Proposes Expanded Transportation Access to Senior Center

Published on June 27, 2025

Today, District 7 Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito submitted a Council Consideration Request (CCR) proposing expanded transportation access for older adults who utilize the City of San Antonio’s senior centers.

Category: , Mayor & Council

Department: , City Council, District 7

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News Releases

Governance Committee Advances D7 Plan To Track City’s Local Spending

Councilmember Calls for Transparency in Spending on Local Businesses

San Antonio Council Files Resolution on Police Staffing

D7 Calls for System to Document U.S. ICE Civil Rights Violations

D7 Councilmember Statement on Retirement of Police Department Chief

City Council Approves District 7 Councilmember’s Free Bus Pass Program

Councilmember Urges SAWS to take a position on wastewater facility

Councilmember Calls for Higher Penalties to Protect Neighborhoods

Councilmember Urges City to Keep Moving on Spurs Arena Terms

Councilmember Proposes Expanded Transportation Access to Senior Center

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