Mayor Requests Meeting with President Trump on Affordability Crisis

Published on October 05, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (October 5, 2026) – Today, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones requested a meeting with President Trump during his upcoming visit to San Antonio on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to discuss the affordability crisis facing San Antonio families.

The Mayor said, “San Antonio is the third most impoverished big city in the country, so it’s not surprising that federal policies causing high gas prices and high grocery bills would disproportionately impact our community—all while aggressive ICE enforcement activities instill fear in our communities, drive up labor costs, and threaten property tax values on the Eastside if the ICE processing facility is built. As Military City USA, we are also closely tracking the Iran War and its strain on operational readiness and military families, as it also drives gas prices in our community to nearly $3.70.”

The Mayor proposes discussing the following topics for the meeting, should President Trump be available:

1. End the Iran War – Gas prices are too high with an average of $3.69/gallon this week in San Antonio.
2. End trade wars and tariffs –Tariffs increased taxes by an average of $1,000 per U.S. household in 2025, and the tariffs are expected to increase taxes by an average of $820 per U.S. household, according to the Tax Foundation.
3. Stop the Eastside ICE Facility – The lack of transparency from federal authorities on this facility, and multiple reports of abuse in other ICE detention facilities raises significant concerns in our community. Residents are also concerned about the impact on their property values. 
4. Stop the planned cuts to Medicare – Halt implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill.  
5. Hold Data Centers accountable – Pass laws requiring transparency of utility usage and place limits on noise and air pollution. Residents are also concerned about the impact on their property values.