District 2 Councilman Files Requests for a Teacher Homebuyer Program
Published on July 31, 2023
SAN ANTONIO (July 31, 2023) – As students prepare to head back to school, District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez filed a Council Consideration Request (CCR) to support public schools by establishing a city assistance program to make homeownership more accessible and affordable for teachers and school personnel. The proposed program would offer no-interest loans for down payment and closing costs for public school teachers who choose to live and teach within San Antonio.
“At its root, this proposal is about supporting our public schools, teachers, and supporting staff. As a former public school teacher, I understand the personal, financial, and physical sacrifices made by those who serve our students. As school districts search for ways to recruit new teachers and incentivize retention of experienced teachers, the City of San Antonio has an opportunity to remove barriers to homeownership, reduce the financial burdens educators face, and facilitate investment in the communities our public school teachers serve. We are eager to launch this program and look forward to the next steps in its development,” said the District 2 Councilman.
“During these difficult economic times, this initiative shows a true commitment to our educators and their families and will put San Antonio on the map as a city that prioritizes education. We are so grateful to see this investment in our teachers and support personnel because when we invest in them, we are investing in the future of our students, communities, and of the city of San Antonio.” said Alejandra Lopez, President - San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel.
The CCR was filed on July 31, 2023 with supporting signatures from Councilmembers Sukh Kaur (District 1), Phyllis Viagran (District 3), Adriana Rocha-Garcia (District 4), and Melissa Cabello-Havrda (District 6). The next step in the process is a hearing of a staff recommendation at the next available Governance Committee meeting at a date to be determined.