Taxpayer Impact Statement Ordinance Approved by City Council

Published on May 14, 2026

Taxpayer Impact Statement Ordinance Approved by City Council

SAN ANTONIO (May 14, 2026) – During today’s A Session, City Council approved an ordinance requiring the City of San Antonio to publish an annual Taxpayer Impact Statement as part of the budget process. District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte, who championed the measure, called the vote a significant step forward in fiscal accountability and transparency.

“Affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing working families today. Residents deserve to know exactly how budget decisions affect them in plain terms,” said the District 10 Councilman.

First proposed by the Councilman in 2025, the Taxpayer Impact Statement will provide residents with an accessible breakdown of how annual budget decisions translate into real costs and services at the individual and household level. He cited the need to strengthen public trust and hold City government accountable for responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars as core motivations for this initiative.

“My goal from day one has been to make City Hall more transparent and accountable to the people who fund it,” said the Councilman. “This ordinance is a lasting commitment to that principle—not just a one-time report, but a permanent requirement that keeps government honest year after year.”