In the March 3 primary election, former four-term Mayor Ron Nirenberg secured the majority of votes in the Democratic primary election for Bexar County judge against incumbent Peter Sakai.
Nirenberg had 111,719 ballots cast in his favor, or 62.27% of the vote, while his opponent Sakai had 67,890 ballots cast in his favor, or 37.80% of the vote.
“This victory is a testament to our community, which overwhelmingly supported our bold vision for Bexar County,” Nirenberg said in a statement to Community Impact. “We still have an election to win in November, but I’m confident our campaign has the energy to deliver.”
Nirenberg will run against Republican Patrick Von Dohlen, who ran unopposed and received 64,167 votes.
Zooming in
Nirenberg’s campaign plan for Bexar County rests on eight pillars, including safety, improving economic opportunities and introducing a strategic housing implementation plan, according to his campaign website.
Nirenberg’s plan includes:
Giving proper resources to law enforcement and first respondersAddressing the court and case backlog to ensure timely justice and reduce repeat offendersFueling economic growth by supporting business expansion and job creation.Aligning county resources with employers and ensuring residents have access to quality and family-sustaining jobsIncreasing the housing supplyEnsuring county housing dollars are used efficiently to create real, measurable resultsImproving public transit and expanding regional connectivityProtecting natural resources, such as the county’s critical water resources and environmentally sensitive landsSupporting health care providers and community clinics serving vulnerable populationsBringing municipalities and unincorporated areas together to plan and deliver services regionallyVon Dohlen’s campaign plan for Bexar County touches upon building a business-friendly county, providing a military and family-centric approach to county governance and assisting all cities in Bexar County, according to Von Dohlen’s campaign website.
Von Dohlen’s plan includes:
Protecting the Edwards Aquifer and private property rightsRecruiting businesses that complement the militaryBuilding a business-friendly county regulator environmentMaking Joint Base San Antonio the core of Bexar County’s economic identityExercising Emergency Services Coordination across all jurisdictionsNo taxpayer monuments to current officialsOfficially restoring Columbus DayGrowing the stature and prominence of Bexar CountyRestoring monuments that have been removed since 2015Stay tuned
Voters will be able to cast their ballot for either Nirenberg or Von Dohlen on Nov. 3.