It’s been an honor to serve as your County Commissioner, and I’m proud of what, together, we’ve been able to accomplish.
- Approved $1.09 billion budget (2007-2008) maintaining same property tax rate just under 32.7 cents. Budget highlights include an increase in law enforcement patrol by 25%, the county’s largest increase to date. In addition, a flood control program totaling $550 million over 10 years – the largest program in the county’s history. This includes $53 million for second year of two-year, $106 million regional flood control program, as well as, $11.7 million for the acceleration of the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River Improvement Project.
- Voted for a voluntary County tax freeze on homesteads for the elderly and the disabled
- Voted to create a Veterans Advisory Committee charged to ensure Bexar County serves the needs of our Veterans
- Helped bring half a million dollars in private donations to programs that help at risk youth in Precinct 1
- Initiated programs providing free mammograms and free flu shots to residents in Precinct 1
- Expanded Meals on Wheels Program – delivering good, hot meals to seniors
- Supported a residential healthcare facility for special needs children in partnership with Children’s Shelter ($878K) – 4040 High Ridge Circle
- Initiated new programs to help keep teens in school and offer assistance to abused children
- Supported new diabetes treatment center at the CentroMed Community Health Center at Commercial and Teal Road
Now, with your help, I’m looking forward to building on these accomplishments and creating more opportunities for the future.
