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Councilwoman Under Fire Over Budget | San Antonio News
District Three Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran’s town hall turned chaotic as constituents erupted over her handling of the city’s $158 million deficit, accusing her of favoritism and even mocking her for allegedly seeking a new job after term limits. The firestorm followed her controversial vote against public funding for the $489 million Spurs arena — a move that angered voters in her district who opposed the project. One heckler even compared her unfavorably to her sister, a former councilmember. Tensions have been rising since Viagran blamed Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for the shortfall, despite…
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