San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones made a bold move, publicly asking business and philanthropic leaders to fund 15 city contracts over three years to close a $158 million budget gap—no one has responded by deadline. While some call it unprecedented for a mayor to directly solicit private money, others see it as a desperate but creative tactic to avoid tax hikes. Several programs, including scholarships and military family employment initiatives, are at risk without new funding—and the mayor even proposed redirecting funds from a voter-approved job training program to cover costs. City council votes on the final budget September 17.
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