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San Antonio’s Tough Arena and Budget Calls | San Antonio News
San Antonio’s City Council narrowly rejected putting the Spurs arena funding back on the ballot, sparking a showdown between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and council majority over public input. With a looming $158 million deficit, the city faces tough choices: an 8.3% property tax hike, deep budget cuts, and new fees — or a risky alternative that could avoid taxes but still slash vital programs. The mayor pushes for worker wage protections and extended relocation clauses in the non-binding term sheet, while questioning whether high-value areas like Midtown qualify as “blighted.” She also challenges…
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