San Antonio Pushes to Boost Civic Engagement | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

San Antonio’s mayor, Gina Ortiz Jones, is launching bold new initiatives to boost civic engagement and voter turnout after discovering the city ranked fifth-worst in participation among Texas’s largest cities—with just over nine percent voting in the last local election. Her nine-point plan includes creating a dedicated civic office, setting annual engagement goals, improving polling access, and establishing a central voting hub—all while encouraging residents to weigh in by July. Though some proposals require council approval and funding, others can start immediately. The effort also tackles…