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KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones talks potential city budget cuts, raising property taxes amid $158M budget gap
By KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss the city’s fiscal challenges as it approaches a $158 million budget gap.If the city eliminated every library, all general fund spending on public health and funds to Animal Care Services, San Antonio would still be...
Key takeaway If the city eliminated every library, all general fund spending on public health and funds to Animal Care Services, San Antonio would still be $21 million short of the budget deficit, Jones said.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
Terrell Hills residents should pay close attention to San Antonio's budget discussions, as any decision to raise property taxes will have a direct impact on their own wallets. With Mayor Jones suggesting the possibility of not one, but two property tax increases, homeowners in Terrell Hills could face significant hikes in their tax bills. The fact that eliminating major city services and organizations would still leave a $21 million shortfall underscores the severity of the budget gap. As the city considers cuts to organizations like the San Antonio Botanical Garden, Terrell Hills residents may want to weigh in on what services they deem essential, and which they would be willing to see reduced or eliminated. With the city budget set to be approved by late summer, Terrell Hills residents should stay engaged in the conversation to ensure their voices are heard.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss the city’s fiscal challenges as it approaches a $158 million budget gap.If the city eliminated every library, all general fund spending on public health and funds to Animal Care Services, San Antonio would still be...
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