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San Antonio council moves municipal elections from May to November in odd years
Summary
The City Council approved a resolution to shift San Antonio's municipal elections from May to November in odd-numbered years, citing low May turnout and equity concerns; the 6-5 decision sets a public-awareness campaign and leaves implementation questions for local school districts.
San Antonio City Council voted to move the city's general election for mayor and council from May to November in odd-numbered years, approving a resolution that proponents say will raise turnout and improve equity in local democracy.
Assistant City Manager John Pateric told the council the change is possible after recent state action (Senate Bill 1494) that allows cities to alter their municipal election dates. "This item would move, if approved, the elections from May to November of odd-numbered years," Pateric said during a staff presentation on the bill's history, the charter implications and the calendar for runoffs and term starts.
The resolution drew hours of public comment. Dolores Huerta, introduced to the dais as an honored guest, urged the council to make the change and framed the decision as a civil-rights moment. "By your symbolic vote, you're…
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