Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discussed the city's financial situation, emphasizing the need for tough choices. A significant budget deficit is a major concern, with the city facing a shortfall of $158 million. The possibility of asking taxpayers for more funding was also a topic of discussion.
Further details on the conversation with Mayor Jones are available from News 4 San Antonio.
The discussion was part of a weekly conversation series with the mayor, held on Monday.
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