Remarks by Gina Ortiz Jones
215 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 9
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“The motion carries. Madam Clerk, please read item eight.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“It is moved and seconded to approve item eight. Please vote. The motion carries. On item 9, Madam Clerk, please read the caption.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Council Member Villagran, you're recognized, please.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“It is moved and seconded to approve item nine. Please vote. The motion carries. Madam Clerk, please read the caption for item 10.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“I move to approve the closing ordinance item 10 It is moved and seconded to approve item 10, please vote. I Okay, the motion carries. Thank you again for the hard work. That is the conclusion of our business and the time is now 1 p.m. and this meeting is adjourned.”
City Council · Sep 17, 2026
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“Good morning, the time is now 9.07 a.m. and this meeting is called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Here. Mayor, we have quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Councilmember Mesa-Gonzalez is recognized to introduce today's invocateur.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Pastor. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Okay. Item three is approval of the minutes for the city council meetings of August 17th, 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26. Are there any corrections or edits to the meetings to the minutes rather? Okay. Hearing none. Is there a motion for approval of the minutes? Okay. There's a motion and a second to approve. Please vote. Is it working? The motion carries, thank you. With the start of Hispanic Heritage Month before us, I'm proud to read a proclamation on behalf of the city. The city of San Antonio recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to honor the cultural traditions, historical milestones,…”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Great, thank you. See if any of my colleagues would like to say comments. Councilman Villagran.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you again. This month is also National Recovery Month, and I'm proud to read a proclamation on behalf of the city celebrating that. Whereas the city of San Antonio together with Senate core foundation and unit unity recovery, San Antonio recognizes national recovery month. And as, as an observance dedicated to increasing awareness of substance abuse and mental health conditions, along with the many individuals, families, and communities working toward recovery. And whereas established in 1989 national recovery month highlights evidence-based treatment and recovery practices…”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Would any of my colleagues like to say a few words? Yep. Councilman Castillo, please.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Oh, Councilwoman Villagran, go ahead.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you so much. We have a couple of points of privilege. Councilman McKee-Rodriguez is recognized for a point of personal privilege.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Yes, thank you. Councilwoman Villagran is recognized for her point of personal privilege.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“I want to congratulate you. Um, you, the news of your, um, uh, victory, uh, came unfortunately on the heels of the storm. And so I know many of us would have liked to have been there and celebrate alongside with you, but we were, we're tending to, to the, to the storm and the recovery, but certainly we were. celebrating your victory and certainly as you point out what it means to put our city on the map in that way, which is as we go through the budget season and we are trying to find resources to ensure that we save programs like the gastronomy program of which you all are now a part. So…”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you so much mayor You're here if you'd like to say a few words you're more than welcome Okay, welcome good come on up”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Next item is the city manager's report Eric over to you There no report this morning Thank you Staff has withdrawn item number eight and so there will be no public discussion on that one this afternoon this morning Okay, is there any objection to taking the consent agenda before the individual items to clear most of the business I Okay, great. Items 10 through 26 are on the consent agenda. That means they will be considered as a group. There will not be a staff presentation unless pulled for individual consideration. Are there any items council members would like to pull from…”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Okay, any further items that need to be pulled from the agenda?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Okay. On the balance of the consent agenda, we have several individuals that have signed up to speak from the public. I'll call those individuals up in the order that they signed up. The first person is Gregory Okafson. Gregory O. Cavson. OK. Alexander Testa. Alexander Testa. There we go. OK. Sir, you have three minutes.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Sorry? Okay. Ken Brown? Okay. Those were all the individuals that signed up to speak on the consent agenda.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Is there a motion to approve the balance of the consent agenda, which is items 10 through 26 minus items 20, 21, and 22?”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Are there any highlights from my colleagues or questions? Councilwoman Castillo.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you. Are there any other highlights or questions based on the consent agenda? Councilman Wang.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
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“Thank you. There being no further discussion, there's a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda item minus items 20, 21, and 22. Please vote. The motion carries. Thank you. Item five is the public hearing. The time is now 9.53 a.m. and the public hearing is now open. Madam Clerk, please read the caption.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026