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Residents urge council to reject proposed cemetery rezoning; item postponed to Oct. 2
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke against a proposed rezoning to allow a cemetery in South San Antonio, citing lost property tax revenue and neighborhood needs; the council voted to postpone related items to Oct. 2.
Dozens of South San Antonio residents told the San Antonio Zoning Board on Sept. 18 they oppose a rezoning request to allow a new cemetery in District 3, arguing cemeteries do not generate property tax revenue and that neighborhood needs such as libraries and recreation centers are a higher priority.
The opposition, voiced during the public-comment period, came as the board voted to postpone agenda items 3, 10, 14 and 15 to Oct. 2. The board made the postponement motion and it passed; no roll-call tally was given on the record.
Why it matters: speakers said the proposed cemetery would reduce the…
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