Work Sessions

City Council Budget Work Sessions will take place after the budget is proposed. At these sessions, City Staff will review the budget proposals with the Mayor and City Council in detail.

The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, TVSA and City's Facebook page. Meetings can also be accessed by calling 210-207-1111 (English and Spanish options available).

Presentations

All work sessions to be held in City Council Chambers. Schedule subject to change.

Session ID Date Time Department
1 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1 – 4 p.m. Reductions & Revenues(PDF, 942KB)
2 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 2 – 5 p.m. Alternate Budget Scenarios(PDF, 581KB)
3 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Department of Human Services
  • Health
  • Development Services
  • Animal Care Services
4 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 2 – 5 p.m.
  • Convention Sports Facilities
  • Arts & Culture
  • Visit San Antonio
  • Airport
5 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
  • Homeless Services & Strategy
  • Neighborhood Housing Services
6 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2 – 5 p.m.
  • Bond Update
  • Debt Management Plan
  • Capital Delivery
  • Public Works
7 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2 – 5 p.m.
  • Fire
  • Police
  • Municipal Court
8 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2 – 5 p.m.
  • Library
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Economic Development
  • Solid Waste
9 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 2 – 5 p.m.
  • Employee Compensation
  • All Other Departments
10 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 2 – 5 p.m. Budget Amendments

Other Worksessions for August & September

Session ID Date Time Department
1 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 2 – 5 p.m. Data Centers
2 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 2 – 5 p.m. Pre-K 4 SA