By Edmond Ortiz Voters in four Northeast Side suburban cities have several candidates to consider ahead of their respective May 2 City Council elections. A fifth city has no contested election, but one resident there is asking local voters to enter her name on a key position on their ballot. Garden Ridge Retirees Jesus “Jesse”…
By Edmond Ortiz Managing the speed of New Braunfels’ growth is pervasive issue for the nine residents on the city’s May 2 election ballot, including three mayoral candidates. Mayor Attorney Neal Linnartz seeks a second term as mayor. He previously led the New Braunfels Economic Development Corp. board, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee,…
By Edmond Ortiz A local small business owner has been elected mayor of Cibolo in a Nov. 4 election that included voters retaining one incumbent City Council member, and sending two other council races to a December election runoff. What you should know Kara Latimer, a previous council candidate, received 58.7% of the vote over…
By Edmond Ortiz Windcrest’s incumbent mayor faces a challenge from the town’s former mayor and a financial planning professional. Focus On San Antonio recently sent questions to filed candidates in contested races, inviting them to share experiences and backgrounds that are relevant to the public office that they are seeking, and to have them offer…
By Edmond Ortiz Schertz’s Nov. 4 elections will feature a contest between the incumbent mayor and the fire chief of a rural Bexar County first responder agency. Each elected position carries a three-year term. Schertz voters will also be asked to weigh in on an annexation proposal. Focus On San Antonio recently sent questions to…
By Edmond Ortiz A past local school board trustee and a small business owner are vying to be the mayor of Cibolo in the Nov. 4 elections, which include races for three council positions. Focus On San Antonio recently sent questions to filed candidates in contested races, inviting them to share experiences and backgrounds that…
By Edmond Ortiz Two former City Council members and a local business owner are challenging Converse’s longtime mayor in his re-election bid in Converse’s Nov. 4 city elections. Aside from a crowded mayoral race, Converse will consider races for three other council positions. Focus On San Antonio offered questions to every candidate on the ballot,…
