BY PARKS KUGLE
Bexar County judge
KEY: D Democrat *Incumbent
Ron Nirenberg Occupation & experience: Two-term San Antonio Mayor, professor at Trinity University www.voteron.com
Peter Sakai* Occupation & experience: Licensed Attorney, Associate Judge, State District Judge, and County Judge www.judgepetersakai.com
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I’m running for County Judge because leaders can’t just hope for the best—they have to deliver it. Proactive leadership, combined with a strong vision for our future will make County government relevant, e cient, and useful to its residents. Why are you running for o ce?
I’m running to continue supporting Bexar County’s working families by tackling food insecurity, a ordable housing, and public safety. I’ve invested in economic development and helped expand healthcare with new hospitals and clinics. There’s still more to do to ensure all communities bene t from smart, e ective leadership.
1) Increasing public safety and keeping criminals o the street by clearing the case backlog in our justice system. 2) Building more housing and making it a ordable to live in the community where you work. 3) Maximizing University Health to expand access and improve health outcomes — especially in underserved communities. What would your top priorities be if elected? Bexar County and the cities within it should be working together to solve problems and to deal with rapid growth transforming the region. But too often, they’re rowing in opposite directions. I will work to consolidate duplicate or competing programs and nd ways to do more without spending more. What do you see as the greatest challenge for Bexar County in the next four years? Preparation begins by understanding threats, anticipating challenges, and knowing how we will communicate during an emergency. I will ensure a continuously updated Community Risk Assessment, regularly convene local o cials with community leaders and Emergency Operations Center personnel for tabletop exercises, and work with cities to improve our resilience and infrastructure. How will you ensure your district is prepared for extreme weather and ooding?
Public Safety. Public Health and Wellness. Economic Development, jobs, and workforce training. A ordable housing. Improved infrastructure. No new taxes and no de cits.
Amid uncertainty in Washington and Austin, I will ensure Bexar County leads the way—delivering critical support and services in public safety, health, jobs, housing, and infrastructure so every family and community can thrive.
Championed the funding for the new Generation Flood Alert system to prevent further deaths in our County.
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