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San Antonio council to interview Leo Castillo for temporary District 2 seat
Summary
The City Council voted on June 11 to bring Leo Castillo back for a formal interview and possible appointment to fill Councilman McKee Rodriguez’s temporary District 2 vacancy for Aug. 1–Sept. 30, pending final council action tomorrow. Staff and several applicants emphasized continuity and readiness to work through an upcoming budget shortfall.
San Antonio City Council convened its B session on June 11, 2025, to hear from 13 applicants for a temporary appointment to represent District 2 during Councilman Jalen McKee Rodriguez’s planned leave. Councilmember Cabello moved to bring Leo Castillo back for an interview tomorrow and possible appointment to fill the seat from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 (or earlier if Councilman McKee Rodriguez notifies the city clerk in writing); the motion carried and the council scheduled further consideration at the next meeting.
The item matters because the appointee would serve during the city’s upcoming budget process, which multiple applicants and council members said will require continuity as the city faces a projected shortfall. City staff and several applicants told the council they would prioritize maintaining ongoing projects and constituent services rather…
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