The councilman. How to vote | padding-top: 3px; Manny was the first hire for Toyota Motor Manufacturing and served as Toyota's attorney for many years. Israel said political discourse in the last 40-plus years has allowed more extreme elements of American society to dominate specific issues with fiery rhetoric, prompting . .widget-row.Green { | She ran Monica Alcntaras campaign for chair of the party and has worked on numerous campaigns since 1996. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } } .results_table_container { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { In his request, Pelaez wrote that the program should "reduce overall arrests" and "reduce intentional and unintentional racial disparities in policing and arrests," among other things. padding-bottom: 7px; width: 90%; } Ron Nirenberg is running for re-election as mayor of San Antonio. This is unacceptable. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. New state law on teen violence is welcomed, but councilman hopes to strengthen it. } On Monday, Hancock criticized Pelaezs efforts as inappropriate, cold and uninformed. 10:40 AM Apr 13, 2023 CDT, San Antonio voters in City Council District 8 will go to the polls May 6 and choose between incumbent Manny Pelaez and lone challenger Cesario Garcia. display: inline-block; As a very proud trans woman, I just felt that representation was important, Gonzales-Wolfe said, adding later: There is a lot of pressure that comes with that. POLITICAL EXPERIENCE. letter-spacing: 0.03em; See more of Manny Pelaez on Facebook. He helped create the 4,000+ jobs that have transformed San Antonio's manufacturing landscape. Ive been practicing law for decades, if I was representing a drunk driver who struck a cyclist and left a kid without a father, Id also be working hard to deflect blame, Pelaez said. overflow: hidden; overflow-x: scroll; text-align: center; } .votebox-results-metadata-p { The council is set to vote on that effort April 4, and he hopes it will lead to new answers on how to alleviate tax burdens here. }, 100); It includes the University of Texas at San Antonios main campus and the Medical District, and it has an unusually diverse population with thousands of refugees. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Our character and our values will be tested and it important that our response to challenges start with an important question: Who is most at risk and how should our response be designed so as to not leave those vulnerable San Antonians worse off than everyone else? Thats how I apply equity in every decision I make at City Hall. The conflict began last week, when, Pelaez, who represents District 8 on San Antonio City Council, sent a letter to Judge Jennifer Pea and District Attorney Joe Gonzales about the case of Linda Collier Mason. } The general election for San Antonio, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. READ MORE: Texas House approves sweeping limits on local regulations in GOPs latest jab at blue cities. .widget-row.value-only.white { div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; }. COMMITTEES. They and I support any and all effort to make SAPD services better (i.e. display: table; vertical-align: top; } Pelaezs comments came as he and other San Antonio officials showed rising alarm over the bills progress. border-radius: 50%; I've practiced law since 2000. So, Martin, I see you over there, the District 8 councilman said. font-style: italic; Ive listened to your feedback throughout the years and in response, my team and I have influenced change through policy, brought home many wins every budget session and we even roll up our sleeves to work alongside city crews and volunteers to make improvements in our neighborhoods. font-size: 2em; The city is far behind on maintaining and building vital infrastructure and public works. Candidate, San Antonio City Council District 8, .infobox { Though Pelaez took his 2017 bid to represent District 8 quite seriously, he was, at the time, convinced that any one of his five opponents would prevail. Without having to raise taxes on citizens who are already burdened with the current pandemic. } color: #fff; }, What's on my ballot? Bexar County Democratic Party. Mercedes Yanora is a staff writer at Ballotpedia. I will oppose any initiative that threatens to reduce 911 response times. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } The following candidates ran in the general election for the District 8 seat on the San Antonio City Council.[1]. As an attorney, he represented more than 175 homeowner associations, thousands of homeowners, small businesses, and some of the largest employers in San Antonio. Directions, Official website of the City of San Antonio, Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Board of Directors, Economic Development Corporation Committee. .results_row { margin-right: 10px; font-weight: 200; The councils reliably conservative voice, District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, congratulated Gutierrez on the chambers stance. He is on the ballot in the general election on May 6, 2023. } The results have been certified. Only candidates who responded are listed below. 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The table below lists campaign finance totals for the District 8 candidates as of reports available from the city of San Antonio following the May 3 filing deadline.if("undefined"==typeof window.datawrapper)window.datawrapper={};window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"]={},window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"].embedDeltas={"100":622,"200":496,"300":440,"400":426,"500":412,"600":398,"700":398,"800":398,"900":384,"1000":384},window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"].iframe=document.getElementById("datawrapper-chart-SXQ4w"),window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"].iframe.style.height=window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"].embedDeltas[Math.min(1e3,Math.max(100*Math.floor(window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"].iframe.offsetWidth/100),100))]+"px",window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if("undefined"!=typeof a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var b in a.data["datawrapper-height"])if("SXQ4w"==b)window.datawrapper["SXQ4w"].iframe.style.height=a.data["datawrapper-height"][b]+"px"}); On March 14, 2020, Pelaez-Prada announced that he would self-quarantine for coronavirus for 14 days after returning from a trip to Colombia that day. When the city was conducting its search for a new city manager, Pelez equated the process to trying to select his favorite hero from Marvels The Avengers.. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Tony Valdivia, 41, is a financial analyst for USAA making his second consecutive run for the District 8 seat. background-color: grey; } .votebox-results-cell--number { } } div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0; . })

. He is an experienced business and community leader and attorney. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} St. Mary's University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Licensed to practice in federal courts. Its no secret that Im incredibly proud of our district and although, I celebrate every accomplishment, there's much more work to do. Freshman Councilman Manny Pelez, who won a runoff for the seat two years ago, is facing two challengers in his re-election bid on the Northwest Side: Frankie-Gonzales Wolfe, a political consultant trying to become the first transgender person elected in Texas, and Tony Valdivia, a USAA analyst who made a quixotic run for president in 2016. He initially joined the paper through the Hearst Journalism Fellowship program after covering the same beats for the San Antonio Express-News. color: #6db24f; padding-left: 0; p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} For equity to work, it requires us to accept that vulnerable people exist and that we, as conscientious members of an interdependent community, have an obligation to ensure that budgets and services do not leave vulnerable people more vulnerable than they already are. On ExpressNews.com: Mayoral duel will predictably take center stage in municipal elections. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. } font-size: 12px; During a virtual interview with KSAT earlier this month, Pelaez said the passage of Proposition A by San Antonio voters last year gave the city more flexibility in how it can spend approved. color: white; Ballot measures, Who represents me? Most Texas billionaires did OK in 2022. clear: both; (Courtesy CottonBro Studio/Pexels). background-color: grey; $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Another program Pelez spearheaded helps stray dogs become service animals for veterans. He also chairs the Innovation and Technology, and Municipal Courts Advisory committees. padding-left: 10px; 2005-2023 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. As the chairman of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, I have brought home more than $360 million of our federal tax dollars back from Washington, D.C. And, in the first quarter of 2021 I brought back $46 million. Husband, Father, Attorney, San Antonio City Councilman for District 8 since June 2017. } .electionsectionheading { Instead, he was catapulted into a runoff with Cynthia Brehm, current chairwoman of the Bexar County Republican Party. } .race_header.republican { This is especially true when times are tough. width: 100% !important; I have brought home tens of millions of dollars from the federal and Texas governments for domestic violence programs. P.O. Log In. Ensuring public safety by improving infrastructure and traffic conditions. .widget-row.value-only { div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, SpaceX will be ready for launch in six to eight weeks, Musk says, Abbott calls Texas shooting victims illegal immigrants', H-E-B family listed among worlds richest people by Forbes, H-E-B family, SpaceX and S.A.s best restaurants top weeks news, Shooting survivors: San Jacinto family only sought small favor, SAWS will pay you to take nature walks, gardening classes, Internet says $40 at Texas Roadhouse can last you a week, Airport-to-downtown tunnel project still on the table, RMA says, In District 1, incumbent Trevio faces most challengers of any San Antonio City Council member, Mayoral duel will predictably take center stage in municipal elections. Im keenly aware that Im known for saying uncomfortable things.. I dont think a glib, a smug smile, is the appropriate response to having an entire council telling the world that this is an emergency situation that is going to hurt the city and leave us with a lot of questions. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-97572').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Manny Pelaez's Ratings and Endorsements . After Toyota, Manny went on to represent some of the world's largest manufacturers in the automotive industry; creating more jobs and bringing serious investment to San Antonio. Dylan McGuiness covers City Hall and local politics in San Antonio. left: 0; List any previous experience in government or participation on local boards, commissions, or neighborhood associations. See more of Manny Pelaez on Facebook . A socialite who often mingles with the city's political elite, Pelaez, 42, is a prolific user of social media and posted several photos to Facebook between August and December when he says he. margin-bottom:16px; } .widget-value { font-weight: bold; Manny Pelaez currently serves as the councilman for District 8 in San Antonio, Texas. .widget-row.value-only.black { }) Manny Pelaez's Political Summary Office: Council Member (San Antonio, TX) - District 8 Track This Politician Contact Information Office General mail Email General Website More Office Contacts keyboard_arrow_down perm_identity Who exactly is Pelaez? Candidates are competing for San Antonio City Council Districts 1-10, as well as for mayor of San Antonio. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. There are some instances where the equity funding model is not appropriate. display: inline-block; Lastly, we are a city that continues to grow at breakneck speed and we are not keeping up with infrastructure to absorb this growth. } First, we must increase our law enforcement resources so that all of San Antonios neighborhoods remain safe for people to live, work and play. background-color: #6db24f; letter-spacing: .04em; letter-spacing: .03em; Prior to that, Edmond was a community news reporter for Prime Time Newspapers and the San Antonio Express-News, including editing two community weeklies. City of San Antonio Planning Commission, chairman; City of San Antonio Small Business Advocacy Committee, member; City of San Antonio Goal Setting Committee, member; City of San Antonio Convention and Visitors Commission, member; SAWS Community Conservation Committee, member; Northside ISD Bond Committee; San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board, member; South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board, member; Southside First Economic Development Council, member; Alamo Area Home Care Council, president; Red Cross Board-San Antonio Chapter, member; Youth Orchestra of San Antonio, member; FIRST Robotics Board, member. Mason, 69, was charged with intoxication manslaughter in April 2019 after allegedly driving drunk and hitting and killing cyclist Tito Bradshaw with her vehicle. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda. In San Antonios District 8, an incumbent with verbal flair, a political consultant and a former presidential hopeful run for the seat, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. color: white; Meet with district leaders, vote against any new utility rate increases, do a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis, and conduct an internal audit. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { The Chicago mayorslammed Abbott for the inhumane and dangerous effort. Councilman Manny Pelaez (D8) filed a council consideration request Wednesday for city staff to draft a cite-and-release program related to marijuana possession. .inner_percentage { The city of San Antonio, Texas, held runoff elections for mayor and six of its 10 city council seats on June 10, 2017. margin-top: 1em; Pelez, who used to do stand-up comedy, is known for his verbal flourish on the dais. EDUCATION. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Following a briefing on the current legislative session, Pelaez highlighted the fact that the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce had testified in favor of a pair of bills the city has been fighting. Councilman John Courage. } color: white; He also served as the General Counsel for the Bexar County Battered Women and Children Shelter for 10 years. } Ive practiced law since 2000. The Texas House passed HB 2127 on Tuesday in a 92-55 vote. Manny Pelaez did not complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. .widget-key { width: 250px; His lone challenger is Cesario Garcia, a video producer and business owner.Read Q&A's with each candidate. To partner with each business as needed. Im pleased that these projects are completed within their budgeted parameters and that the quality of the finished product meets our expectations of quality and good workmanship. The big issue for the city. Mr. Pelaez is a former Trustee of the VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, the Advanced Transportation District, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization. And when asked where he currently lives the councilman faced scrutiny last election about whether he lived in District 8 Pelez quipped: In a state of bliss. He added later that he moved to a new house that is still, he said, within district boundaries. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. Following a briefing on the the current legislative session, District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez highlighted the fact that the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce had testified in favor of a . $('.pastResponses').hide(); padding-left: 10px; $('.pastResponses').show(); Allocation of federal/state COVID-19/small business relief dollars and determination of which citizens will be eligible for SA Ready to Work funding are examples. Im really disappointed in you guys. } .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Yet another study shows San Antonio is one of the most popular U.S. moving destinations, Now-viral TikTok captures moment gun shots ring out in downtown San Antonio during Fiesta, Rumors of Austin serial killer dubbed the 'Rainey Street Ripper' swirl online, 'A death sentence': Trans Texas teen plots his future as proposed ban on hormone therapy progresses, Mental health of LGBTQ+ youth suffering amid political hostility in Texas, other states, study says, Assclown Alert: Bringing up the immigration status of shooting victims with Gov. } .hideResponses { display: none;} PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS (Past & Present), Board Member - State Bar of Texas, Minority Council, Steering CommitteeBoard Member - San Antonio Bar FoundationBoard Member - International Law Section, San Antonio Bar AssociationMember - Association of Corporate CounselMember - American Bar Association Section of Dispute ResolutionMember - U.S. Mexico Bar Association Dispute Resolution CommitteeMember - State Bar of Texas Dispute Resolution SectionAdjunct Professor - St. Mary's University School of LawPro-Bono General Counsel - Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.Chair - U.S. Mexico Bar Association, In-House Counsel CommitteeMember - State Bar of Texas, Pol. City staff has warned that House Bill 2127 and Senate Bill 814 would severely restrict the citys ability to tackle a wide variety of issues, though they say the sweeping nature of the bills makes it hard to nail down specific examples. $('.showResponses').hide(); This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. On ExpressNews.com: In District 1, incumbent Trevio faces most challengers of any San Antonio City Council member. He was Toyota Motor Manufacturing's first hire and served as their attorney for many years. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Manny Pelaez Age 46, District 8 City Council member and attorney. font-size: 12px; Manny Pelaez, For the Express-News. border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. He also served as Chairman of the Brooks City Base Board where he led the transformation of the former air force base to a thriving community and the live-work-play campus it is today. Domestic violence: One out of three women in San Antonio have a domestic violence story to tell or will have a domestic violence story to tell. } Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. width: 100% Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} San Antonio has an independent mayor. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. border: 1px solid #999; San Antonio resident for more than 30 years. .percentage_number { background-color: #f9d334; .race_header.democratic { Candidates had to earn a majority of the votes cast in this election to win. Hancock accused Pelaez of not having seen the evidence in the case. Pelaez said he didn't know if it was his policies or the fact that he had represented former Phipps employees in employment disputes. But this time, she said, shes not staying behind the scenes. margin-bottom: .75em; Expanding the scope of the purpose of bond dollars drains the limited funds to put toward these projects. width: 50%; He received 10.69 percent of the vote in 2017 and finished fourth. $('.showResponses').show(); Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.Early voting will be held April 24-May 2. adv. San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest city in the U.S. by population. $('.pastResponses').hide(); San Antonios growth and deferred maintenance have required us to make tough budget decisions about how we prioritize the streets and neighborhoods that need to most attention. If you value our election coverage, will you support it? He assumed office on June 1, 2017. Thats not the type of representation I want, Valdivia said. font-size: 16px; $('.hideResponses').hide(); } } Incumbent Manny Pelaez defeated Rob Rodriguez, Suzanne McCarty, Cesario Garcia, and Tammy Orta in the general election for San Antonio City Council District 8 on May 1, 2021. Incumbents Mario Bravo, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Adriana Garcia, Teri Castillo, Melissa Cabello Havrda, Manny Pelaez, and John Courage are running for re-election to the city council. overflow-y: hidden; float: left; Manny Pelaez says the city also invested more into other social safety net programs. background-color: red; District 8 City Councilman Manny Pelaez said he is OK with proposed changes to the city's development code and is "comfortable that the update process will not impede citizen engagement." But. font-size: .9em; font-weight: bold; Updated .widget-row.Democratic { .infobox p { } } p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} }, 100); Defense attorney Patrick Hancock is sounding off Monday against Manny Pelaez and a letter the councilman sent last week in reference to one of his clients. color:white; Any race where no candidate received a majority (50 percent plus one) of the general election votes cast for that position advanced to a runoff election on June 10, 2017. Martin Gutierrez Jr., the San Antonio Hispanic Chambers director of government affairs and policy, was in the audience during Thursdays council meeting and drew Pelaezs eye. Our friends up in Austin are not our friends up in Austin, Pelaez had said earlier in the meeting. .inner_percentage.Green { padding-bottom: 5px; } Manny Pelaez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey. .race_header.green { Erica Hernandez, Digital Journalist/Courthouse Reporter. color: #888; Sal Salazar is a photojournalist at KSAT 12. My family is dedicated to community service. Contact our sales team. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); .hideResponses { display: none;} Yes, I believe each new and current peace officer must know the U.S. constitution and how each law is applied during and thought out in each encounter with the public. Assisting small businesses by streamlining city and city-owned entities procurement policies to favor locally owned businesses. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Equity is one of San Antonios most important values. } Office: Council Member (TX) - 8 , On The Ballot: True, for Council Member (TX) - 8 SEND Manny Pelaez A MESSAGE . Decision to self-quarantine for coronavirus on March 14, 2020, City elections in San Antonio, Texas (2023). } } background: #4c4c4c; Elections 2023 Her example gives me the courage to face the big challenges that San Antonio can not afford to ignore. Experienced at practicing law and as a mediator, Manny Pelaez is seeking a fourth and final two-year term as District 8s representative on San Antonio City Council in the May 6 election. The Texas Tribune has reported that the bill is backed by Gov. Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. padding-left: 10px; .widget-row { Pelez has advocated for a study on how the Bexar County Appraisal Districts methods differ from others across the state. font-size: 12px; } After hearing complaints from his parents and their friends about the tenor of the race, Valdivia officially registered as a write-in candidate in 19 states and Washington, D.C., gleaning roughly 500 votes. background-color: #db0000; .results_row td { .votebox_legend { font-size: 1.2em; He said the superintendent was peddling exaggerations and hyperbole.. San Antonio resident for 25 years. Candidates are competing for San Antonio City Council Districts 1-10, as well as for mayor of San Antonio. Today, he continues to represent homeowners, business owners, schools, banks and international companies from Japan, Spain and Latin America. Copyright 2023 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Some responses were edited slightly for clarity, and we did not fact-check responses. | dylan.mcguinness@express-news.net | Twitter: @DylMcGuinness. } U.S. Congress | He mentioned a railless train system in China, and he said its somewhat similar to the citys preliminary proposal to use rubber-wheeled, trackless trams as a rail alternative. Federal courts | .survey-result {padding:10px;} color: #888; Increasing the affordability of home ownership by raising the homestead tax exemption.

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