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Mayor Seeks Private Support to Save Nonprofits | Texas News
San Antonio’s $158 million budget shortfall is forcing tough choices, with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones eyeing cuts to the Ready to Work program — a vital job-training initiative funded by a dedicated sales tax. While tax hikes aren’t imminent, the mayor’s rallying cry is partnership: she’s reaching out to businesses and philanthropists to pledge matching or exceeding the city’s $6.5 million in 2026 funding for 15 nonprofits. With the City Council’s deadline looming, she’s urging donors to respond by August 21 to keep these essential community programs alive — and to share the financial burden with…
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