District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez was the lone member to vote against the allocations for $36 million because the money did not specifically address the homelessness crisis in San Antonio. Pelaez has been a vocal advocate for addressing the issue of homelessness in the city, and believes that the current approach is not enough to solve the problem.
Pelaez has also been active in advocating for inclusivity in the city. If Proposition A passes, there can't be another charter election until November 2025. Pelaez has been a vocal supporter of Proposition A, which would prevent the city from making changes to the charter without first getting approval from the voters.
Following a briefing on the current legislative session, District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez highlighted the fact that the San Antonio delegation needs to work together to get things done. Pelaez believes that the delegation needs to be more proactive in advocating for legislation that benefits the city and its residents.
"This is the wrong way to approach partnership with the city," District 8 Councilman Pelaez told the executive. He was referring to a proposal that would have given a private company control over the city's public safety communications system. Pelaez believes that this proposal would have compromised public safety and was not in the best interest of the city.
Pelaez has also been a strong advocate for small businesses in the city. The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce testified in favor of HB 2127, which passed the Texas House on Tuesday. The bill would create a state grant program for small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic. Pelaez believes that this bill is a step in the right direction to support small businesses in the city.
After nearly a yearlong process, San Antonio City Council will vote next week on how to spend the last large chunk of federal coronavirus relief funds. Pelaez has been a vocal advocate for using these funds to address the homelessness crisis in the city. He believes that the city needs to take a more proactive approach to solving this problem and that the current approach is not enough.
In District 8, we recommend City Councilman Manny Peláez. While Peláez can be sharp with his council colleagues, he has represented this district well. Pelaez has been a strong advocate for the district, and has been instrumental in securing funding for various projects in the area.
The City of San Antonio plans to open a new inclusive Dan Markson playground and park on the Northwest Side, near UTSA. Pelaez has been a vocal advocate for inclusivity in the city, and believes that this park is an important step in the right direction. He believes that all residents of the city should have access to safe and inclusive public spaces.
SAN ANTONIO - It's annoying and potentially dangerous to find an 18-wheeler parked on your street or in front of your house. Pelaez has been a strong advocate for addressing the issue of parking on residential streets. He believes that the city needs to do more to enforce parking regulations and prevent large trucks from parking in residential areas.
