City Of San Antonio: Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran's Statement On The 2022 Bond Program: The Work Begins

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

October 27, 2021

CONTACT: Kellie Alcozer, 210-207-0969
Kellie.alcozer@sanantonio.gov

SAN ANTONIO (October 27, 2021) — The following is a statement from Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran regarding the 2022 Bond Program:

“As we start the meeting process for the largest Bond Proposal in San Antonio’s history, the work begins. I am challenging council, bond committee members, and city leaders to eliminate any redlining or emerging redlines in this Bond Program. Our city has a history of denying opportunities for growth and potential in redlined areas. These areas deserve to be heard and represented, and through this Bond Program, we have the opportunity to be proactive.

During the upcoming meetings, projects must be approached through an equitable lens to effectively improve our drainage, facilities, housing, parks, and streets throughout our city. Projects taking place specifically in District 3 need to focus on opportunity, economic growth, and preservation.

Many thanks to the District 3 appointees for accepting the commitment to serve the southern sector of San Antonio. We will be looking to them to champion our community and ensure equity is realized with these projects when making recommendations. We will also be challenging our residents to be more involved than ever. The District 3 office will provide them with as many opportunities and avenues as possible to provide their input.

We look forward to working collaboratively with our constituents and all the residents of San Antonio to address questions regarding the bond program and prepare for the vote in May 2022.

To learn more on redlining, visit: https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/03/29/reversing-the-residual-effects-of-redlining/.”

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.