A nomination has been made for a temporary appointment to the appraisal board in the area. The candidate, Jonathan "Jon" Melendez, is a director at Americans for Prosperity, a conservative organization. He was one of 15 applicants for the position, which became available after the death of board member Robert "Bob" Bruce in March.

Further details about the nomination and appointment process are available from the San Antonio Report. The report was posted on July 9, 2026, and provides more information about the situation.

The appointment is a temporary one, filling the vacancy left by Bruce's death. More information can be found through the San Antonio Report, a local news source.