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Candidates le for Bexar County judge election
ENERGY COSTS RISE Residents will see a rate increase and a new fee on monthly bills.
BY EDMOND ORTIZ
DeBerry’s declaration for the county judge’s post meant automatic resig- nation from county commissioners court. Wol on Jan 4. appointed Repub- lican Marialyn Barnard from a pool of 27 residents who applied to ll the Precinct 3 vacancy and serve as DeBerry’s replacement until Dec. 31.
to the Nov. 8 general election, where the victor will succeed Wol . Can- didates include District 124 Rep. Ina Minjarez; former district judge Peter Sakai; Ivalis Meza Gonzales; Gerard Ponce; Trish DeBerry, former Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner; and Nathan Buchanan. Following state election laws,
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BEXAR COUNTY A county commissioner, a state lawmaker and a longtime district judge are among six candidates vying to succeed Nelson Wol , who plans to retire this year as Bexar County judge. The winners of the Republican and Democratic primaries advance
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Utility providers to add rate increase, fees to residential energy bills San Antonio City Council voted Jan. 13 to approve a CPS Energy rate increase and what the city-owned utility calls a “pass-through fee.” The average residential customer will see $3.84 added on to their bill as a result of the increase, and a $1.26 additional monthly fee. According to CPS Energy, the new fee will help the utility company to recoup $418 million in fuel costs caused by the February 2021 winter storm. CPS Energy o cials also said the higher rate will support increased resiliency in extreme weather, technology upgrades and e orts to attract and retain employees and keep pace with the cities growth. San Antonio eyes bond election for city-wide projects in May San Antonio City o cials have until Feb. 18 to call for a bond to be included in the May 2022 local elections to help fund several projects citywide. Current projections estimate the bond projects could total $1.2 billion, although nal costs have not been determined. The city’s last bond election was held in 2017, according to the city. Bexar County Commissioners Court meets Jan. 25 and Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa St., Ste. 201, San Antonio • 210-335-2011 www.bexar.org Hill Country Village City Council meets Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. 116 Aspen Lane • 210-494-3671 http://hcv.org Hollywood Park City Council meets Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. 2 Mecca Drive • 210-494-2023 https://hollywoodpark-tx.gov San Antonio City Council meets Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. 114 W. Commerce St. • 210-207-7040 www.sanantonio.gov MEETINGSWE COVER
BEXAR COUNTY JUDGE PRIMARY CANDIDATES
R REPUBLICAN
D DEMOCRAT
Nathan Buchanan R Occupation: Former sheri ’s supporting deputy Campaign issues: Lower property appraisals, improve county jail, reduce crime, hire more deputies
Ivalis Meza Gonzalez D Occupation: Former mayor’s aide, volunteer with local boards Campaign issues: Improve jail, strengthen judicial system, upgrade public health, workforce development
Gerard Ponce D Occupation: Business owner, former county courts coordinator Campaign issues: Improve public safety and education, cut spending
Ina Minjarez D Occupation: state legislator, former prosecutor in district
Trish DeBerry R Occupation: Former journalist, public relations rm owner
Peter Sakai D Occupation:
Administrative judge for district courts and
attorney’s o ce Campaign issues: Manage growth, improve infrastructure, boost public health, reduce taxes
children’s courts Campaign issues: Improve economic development, public education and infrastructure
Campaign issues: Overhaul property appraisals, improve jail, prevent domestic violence, economic growth
Candidate ling underway forMay 2022 SanAntonio-area elections
BY EDMOND ORTIZ
election. If only three residents le for o ce, none of the races will be contested and the election will be canceled. In this instance, each candidate would be appointed to the alderperson positions. Shavano Park residents may contact City Secretary Trish Nichols at 210-493-3478 or tnichols@shavanopark.org for details. Each mayoral and council seat has a two-year term. Additionally, three precinct board seats at the Trin- ity-Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District are up for election. TGRGCD is responsible for conserving, preserving and protecting the Trinity Aquifer across far north Bexar County. Harris Dickey, Joe Silman and Jerry Forster represent precincts 3, 4 and 5, respectively. Eligible residents interested in seeking a TGRGCD board post may get details by calling 210-698-1155, emailing mail@trinityglenrose.com or visiting www. trinityglenrose.com. Mayoral and council positions carryout two- year terms; water district board positions carryout four- year terms.
BEXAR COUNTY Filing for May 7 city council elections began Jan. 19 and ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Cities and school districts also have until Feb. 18 to order a special election for May 7. Eligible Hill Country Village residents may apply for the mayor’s o ce or one of two council positions, Place 2 or Place 4. Those posts are occupied by Gabriel Durand-Hollis, Matthew Acock and Neal Leonard, respectively. Prospective candidates may call 210-494-3671 or visit City Hall at 116 Aspen Lane for more information. Eligible Hollywood Park residents may run for mayor, or either the council Place 2 spot or the Place 4 position. Those seats are held by Oscar Villarreal, Debra Trueman and Delaine Hall, respectively. Hollywood Park residents may contact City Secretary Patrick Aten at 210-494-2023, ext. 221, or paten@ hollywoodpark-tx.gov for details. Three at-large Shavano Park council seats held by Maggi Kautz, Konrad Kuykendall and Lee Powers will be up for
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