D6 Councilmember Pushes for Investment in Critical Community Programs

Published on May 19, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (May 19, 2026) – District 6 Councilmember and Chair of the Community Health and Educational Opportunities Committees, Ric Galvan, has submitted a memo to City leadership and Council colleagues advocating for continued investment in critical community programs during the FY 2027 budget process.

As the City navigates a projected budget deficit and continued uncertainty around federal funding, the District 6 Councilmember is calling for strategic investment that protects San Antonio’s most vulnerable residents and preserves essential services that families rely on every day.

The memo prioritizes continued funding and support for the following community health programs and initiatives:

• Children’s Oral Health Program
• Healthy Neighborhoods Program
• Diabetes Program
• Stand Up SA
• HIV and Syphilis Prevention
• Breastfeeding Promotion
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Heat Playbook Implementation,
• Tuberculosis Control & Prevention
• Mental Health Support Services
• SA Kids BREATHE
• Language Access Services
• Transportation enhancements aimed at reducing commute times for seniors traveling to and from Senior Centers

In addition, the District 6 Councilmember is  advocating for continued investment in educational and youth-focused initiatives through the Educational Opportunities Committee, including:

• Expansion of the Project Worth and the NXT Level Program.
• A pilot program that would allow at-risk youth and youth involved in the Juvenile or Municipal Court system (age 16 and older) to participate in the San Antonio Ambassador Program.
• Municipal Courts Juvenile services.
• A Community Asset Visualization Map designed to guide future investments around schools.

“Continued investment in community programs is critical, especially as we continue to see funding reductions,” said the District 6 Councilmember. “As Chair of the Community Health and Educational Opportunities Committee, I believe it is our responsibility to protect the services that working families, seniors, and young people rely on every day. As we navigate budget reductions, my priority is ensuring our kids, parents, and grandparents remain at the center of every decision we make for the future of San Antonio. This memo encourages a collaborative budget process that prioritizes long-term community wellbeing, economic mobility, and equitable access to essential services across San Antonio.”