{"id":249667,"date":"2026-04-14T19:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/249667\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:13:13","slug":"san-antonio-mayor-gina-ortiz-jones-delivers-state-of-the-city-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/249667\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones delivers State of the City address"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday marks Jones\u2019 first address since being elected last June<\/p>\n<p>Gina Ortiz Jones (KSAT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones delivered the 2026 State of the City address on Tuesday. It was her first address since she was sworn in for her first term last June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Shortly after taking office, Jones and city council members had to address a budget shortfall and a plan to fund a new $1.3 billion arena that will be the new home of the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">During her first ten months, the city council has hosted discussions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement\u2019s presence in San Antonio and also voted to move municipal elections from May to November.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">However, Jones has faced ethics complaints, multiple staff turnovers and clashes with several city council members. In February, the city council voted 8-1 to censure her. It marked the first time a sitting mayor was censured since the city charter was adopted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The State of the City address was hosted by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorSean Talbot headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/4IW32FQYYRE23NZRC4L3TBQGHY\/\" title=\"View Sean Talbot&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sean Talbot<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Sean Talbot is Manager of Content and Coverage at KSAT. He formerly served as the Assistant News Director and Assignments Manager. He joined KSAT in 2001. He graduated from Texas State with a degree in Mass Communication with a minor in Political Science. When he\u2019s not working, he\u2019s at home with his wife Lomisa and their daughters Grace and Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>Local pastor accused of sexual abuse<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Local pastor accused of sexual abuseHow rising gas prices are impacting a San Antonio bakery run by mother, daughter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>How rising gas prices are impacting a San Antonio bakery run by mother, daughterWATCH: Motorcycle in flames as two people injured after crash near downtown<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:12<\/p>\n<p>WATCH: Motorcycle in flames as two people injured after crash near downtownSevere Weather Possible Late Saturday, Again Sunday Evening<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>Severe Weather Possible Late Saturday, Again Sunday EveningA New Beginning: Comal County Crisis Center Prepares to Welcome Clients<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>A New Beginning: Comal County Crisis Center Prepares to Welcome ClientsCould you ditch your car? KSAT\u2019s Sarah Acosta took a VIA bus to work to find out<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:34<\/p>\n<p>Could you ditch your car? KSAT\u2019s Sarah Acosta took a VIA bus to work to find outSan Antonio Book Festival to return with over 100 authors on Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Book Festival to return with over 100 authors on SaturdayWet Weekend Ahead for South Texas<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:25<\/p>\n<p>Wet Weekend Ahead for South TexasSouth Alamo Project Nearing Completion<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:00<\/p>\n<p>South Alamo Project Nearing CompletionCommunity members offer opinions to possible C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez Blvd. name change<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:26<\/p>\n<p>Community members offer opinions to possible C\u00e9sar E. 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