Issue III: August

For the second year in a row, we had the highest turnout for our District 2 Budget Town Hall in the City. In a District like ours that historically sees low engagement, this is a beautiful and welcome change. We also had the third highest participation in the City’s annual budget survey. Using the results of the survey, we’ll be allocating parts of this year’s budget to most accurately reflect the goals of those throughout the City.

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Issue

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez

We are just a few weeks away from finalizing the City’s budget and you can expect updates in the next newsletter. In this issue, you will find information about what was presented in the trial budget, some of the requests our Council office has made, and you’ll have an opportunity to participate in our first policy and goal setting survey. The feedback and experiences you share directly inform our requests of City departments & staff and often impact change in the trajectory of our City’s policies and procedures. You can complete the survey directly on the newsletter and bring it to my field office to scan or you can complete the survey online using the QR code or website.

This year has had its share of surprises, lessons learned, and memories made. Please know that when you need support, have questions, or want to speak to a friendly face, our team is here to serve you. You can reach us Monday through Friday from 10am-5pm at our field office, by calling us at 210.207.0950, or visiting us at any of our public events throughout the year. As always, it is a privilege to represent you.

Yours in service,

District

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez

Councilman Jalen was joined by the women of the Red Hat Society at the Juneteenth Parade | June 18, 2022

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

District 2 demonstrates some of the greatest need in our Fr ma never been clearer. The of San Antonio conducts an annual town halls to priorities to develop its Fiscal Year 202 servic Please Councilman for the to participate in the at Municipal Hall

District 2 demonstrates some of the greatest need in our City. From infrastructure, to animal care services, to economic development, the need to make wise investments has never been clearer. The City of San Antonio conducts an annual survey and hosts several town halls to gather your priorities to develop its Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The City’s budget serves as a roadmap to provide our residents with services & programming for next year. Please join Councilman McKee-Rodriguez for the following upcoming opportunities to participate in the City Budget at Municipal Chambers/City Hall:

Trial Budget Presentation: 11 9am-11am

Budget Work Session: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & Septem

Revised Budget Presentation: 14

Final Budget Presentation & Vote: |

: August 11 | 9am-11am : August 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 | 2-5pm & September 6, 7, 13 | 2pm-5pm : September 14 | 2pm-5pm : September 15 | 2pm-5pm

nd a chart that shows a breakdown of the City’s ‘22 scal year budget. We want to know: which City department or program would YOU like to see increased strategic investment?

Below you can find a chart that shows a breakdown of the City’s ‘22 fis know: which City department or would YOU like to see increa

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District 2 Goals & Priorities Survey

Budget requests Councilman

Jalen McKee-Rodriguez has made

be found below (some, not all). Which do you support?

as many as you’d like):

Standalone senior center with senior housing component

Street lighting index with increased lighting funding

master plan

Digital Media Creation

program for Sam Houston students

Increased funding for the annual MLK Jr. March

Increased funding for spay/neuter

Increased funding to reconstruct failed streets & close sidewalk gaps

Support for animal foster & rescue organizations

Increased funding for community food gardens & urban farms

Support for crime prevention and gang intervention organizations

Increased funding for traffic studies to speed up speed hump process

Increased funding for home rehab programs

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If you would like to complete the goals & priorities survey online, please scan the QR code below.

You can also fill these pages out and bring them to our field office inside the Claude Black Center at 2805 E Commerce St.

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D2’s Homeless Outreach Coordinator

We are excited to introduce you to our Homeless Outreach Coordinator, Alicia Mitchell! The Department of Human Services Street Outreach Teams are a mobile presence throughout San Antonio. Successful outreach efforts are contingent on being person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive to the needs of our community. Alicia regularly engages with and offers services to our houseless community to help address their specific needs. If you’ve called in an encampment, an individual, or a group in need of support, Alicia has likely been on the ground connecting with them to fill that need. We are thrilled to work with her. You may see her at the Claude Black Community Center, so please say hi and

encouragement!

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The City’s entire Homeless Street Outreach Team shares an office at the Claude Black Community Center, where our field office is.

Alicia Mitchell is a native of Chicago and an adopted San Antonian. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Services and a Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. She has maintained a commitment to social services and servicing underprivileged communities. In her position, she most enjoys engaging with her clients and is truly honored when they trust her and are comfortable enough to share their stories. The process of engaging the houseless community varies based on each individual’s needs. Upon initial contact, she’ll assess their needs and work with various partners and providers to meet the most crucial needs firts. She frequently visits clients in New Braunfels, I-10 Gevers/New Braunfels, I-37 Brooklyn, Walters, WW White, Rigsby & I-410, Austin Hwy, Harry Wurzbach, IH 35 & Rittiman, Eisenhauer, & Walzem, Brackenridge Park, and MLK Dr.