On June 8, District 4 voters will decide whether to elect Johnny Arredondo or Adriana Rocha Garcia to represent their interests on the San Antonio City Council.
The position was previously held by Rey Saldaña, who termed out after eight years of serving the residents of District 4, where income segregation and opportunity gaps are major concerns.
A candidate must receive over 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff. Of the five individuals who initially ran for the District 4 seat, Garcia and Arredondo garnered the most support, earning a respective 47 percent and 21 percentof the vote.
According to her website, Garcia's priorities include economic and workforce development, community development and "continued momentum" for investment in District 4.
Arredono says he values supporting law enforcement and first responders, protecting taxpayers and reforming property tax, and holding elected officials accountable to taxpayers.
What are the top issues for District 4 voters? What are the candidates' qualifications and what do they hope to accomplish on San Antonio's Southwest side?
Early voting for the runoff election begins May 28 and ends June 4. Election Day is June 8.
Guests:
- Johnny Arredondo, runoff candidate for District 4 City Council
- Adriana Rocha Garcia, runoff candidate for District 4 City Council
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*This interview was recorded on Wednesday, May 15.
