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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is confronting a series of politically difficult decisions involving water rates, property taxes and the use of a city-owned entertainment venue for a concert with Kanye West, the rapper whose current legal name is Ye.

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Former San Antonio Mayor and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks with reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith about the hallmarks of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first year in office, what Ron Nirenberg's administration could look like if he wins the county judge election and tensions over Project Marvel and plans for the Frost Bank Center grounds. Suggested reading: One year in, Mayor Jones remains a political island in San Antonio Will Project Marvel be on the ballot in San Antonio's next bond election? Peter Sakai will lead Bexar County for nine more months. How will he govern? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former City Councilman Manny Pelaez talks with host Greg Jefferson about the freebies council members are offered — and that many of them accept — such as Spurs, concert and gala tickets, not to mention "parking wherever the hell they want." He also weighs in on Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' rocky first year in office and Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Which San Antonio politicians got free Spurs playoff tickets? Can City Council members park ‘wherever the hell they want'? Will Project Marvel be on the ballot in San Antonio's next bond election? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at age 41, Mayor Jones fighting with city council, Senate went on vacation AGAIN without funding ICE, and NTSB says it was a gas leak that caused the explosion to 2 SA homes last month.

Political consultant Andrew Solano talks with the ENside Politics team about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' chief of staff calling it quits a week after her deputy abruptly stepped down, and why Jones' struggle to keep staff matters. Suggested reading: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' chief of staff quits one week after deputy leaves Amid outcry, San Antonio council advances mayor's veterans housing proposal Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones loses yet another staffer Analysis: Spurs arena vote gave Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Jones's chief of staff quits, SC strikes down Louisiana voting map, former Fauci advisor indicted, and in Michigan are neighborhood watch signs racist?

Trump asking for Kimmel to be fired, Melania talking AI, Mayor Jones loses another staff member, Trump has oranges the size of beachballs, and remembering David Allan Cole.

Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach discusses his role as head of the mayor's Economic Security Advisory Group with the ENside Politics team --  and air taxis, his lonely quest for the 16th Air Force, the possibility of government funding for a new South Side grocery store and how San Antonio does "economic development." Suggested reading: Port San Antonio teams with Austin firm to develop air taxi hub Mayor forms group to help lure high-tech industries to San Antonio Air Force scuttles plans to raise the status of its San Antonio cyber hub Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, what else are we going to talk about on a Monday morning after the most storied place in golf, if not the entire sports world. Rory holds on after one of the worst performances off the tee to win his second and back-to-back Masters. There were a lot of challengers but he did what he needed to do on the weekend to hold them off to get a spare green jacket.Spurs finish the season with a loss to what everyone assumes will be their second round opponent in the post season. Was it a mistake to sit Wemby. We are not as smart as the front office, but hmmmm. And you know who isn't smarter than the Spurs front office, our San Antonio mayor. On the say after we finish a 62 wins season, the second best record in the NBA this season, Mayor Jones decides to squawk about a missed financial obligation of the Spurs organization. Could you have picked a different day to do this.

City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk with host Greg Jefferson about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' pledge to help one of San Antonio's biggest and oldest gay nightclubs raise money for legally required fire sprinklers, and how it has gone weirdly wrong. Suggested reading: Bonham Exchange says mayor hasn't delivered on $550K fundraising pledge City Council delays creation of Mayor Jones' San Antonio voter commission Plan to increase San Antonio police force meets uncertainty at City Hall Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is using overseas trade missions to make the case that the city can compete for the industries shaping the next economy. Her latest trip, a March delegation visit to Taiwan, was framed by City Hall as an effort to strengthen bilateral ties, attract investment, and position San Antonio as a landing spot for Taiwanese firms looking to expand in the United States.

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez presided over Friday's censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — and he debriefs with the ENside Politics team on this week episode. Suggested reading: San Antonio City Council censures Mayor Jones for ‘unacceptable conduct' Bonham Exchange to stay open, cut occupancy during fire sprinkler installationJones refuses to step down from committee ahead of upcoming censure Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political consultant Andrew Solano talks with the ENside Politics team about former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's City Hall track record and whether it'll help him in his bid to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Also: Does it matters that Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is getting along with many of her City Council colleagues? Suggested reading: Why did Ron Nirenberg replace the logo on his Tesla? What is a county judge anyway? Nirenberg and Sakai can't seem to agree Can Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lead if she can't mend relations with City Council? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for transparency and accountability from U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Immigrations and Customs Enforcement regarding the March 2025 shooting death of San Antonio resident Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen.

"Jack Riccardi talks about the ICE surge wrapping up, SAVE act mythology, AI driven spam chaos, special guest includes Greg Brockhouse on Mayor Jones, east side warehouse and a VH1 profile of Jeffrey Epstein."

"Jack Riccardi with breaking news on a new Guthrie video, forcing of cultural experiences like the Superbowl, bodycams, voter ID, is Mayor Jones playing favorites and special guest includes congressional candidate Brandon Herrera."

After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a massive warehouse on the city's East Side for a migrant detention center, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she is looking into how the city can push back.

District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan talks with City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson about last Thursday's nailbiter - City Council's 6-5 vote to change the city election calendar - as well as Galvan's efforts to potentially regulate data centers and eliminate fares for VIA buses. Suggested reading: San Antonio moves elections from May to November of odd-numbered years Jefferson: Here's why Mayor Jones' victory on city elections matters These three City Council members want to eliminate fares on VIA buses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is urging City Council to move the city's municipal elections from their traditional Saturday in May to the November general election date.

Former Bexar County commissioner Kevin Wolff, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' proposal to move city elections from May to November, her rocky start at City Hall and former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's run against County Judge Peter Sakai in the March Democratic primary. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai launches bid for second term Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a high-profile multi-agency raid on a food truck court in San Antonio, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for transparency and accountability for the Homeland Security agencies involved.

With the passage of Prop B, San Antonio Mayor Jones pledged to ensure a new Spurs arena and the assurance that, more broadly, Project Marvel will deliver real benefits for San Antonians. Meanwhile Jones is working to address the immediate hunger needs as SNAP continues to be disrupted.

Well, in the aftermath of the Prop A and B vote for San Antonio, what did you think we would talk about? Jeff watches Mayor Jones in action, and we talk about what is the next hurdle for us to clutch our pearls about. It's our weekly discussion about where we are on the playoff hunt, then we talk some Cowboys. Just another manic Friday, folks.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Reardon Roundtable regular and local attorney Jane Dueker. Dueker explains the Cory Elliott story, her guilty plead in federal court, and the connection to the Former St Louis Mayor.

City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' ups and downs since taking office in June -- her strained relationship with some City Council members, how she's doing on her agenda and the losing votes she's racked up so far. Suggested reading: Ethics board will rule tonight on mayor's push for Democratic convention Mayor floats raising SAWS city contribution to help close budget gap City Council rejects mayor's pick for Bexar board, backs Meza Gonzalez What has Mayor Jones accomplished in her first 100 days as S.A. mayor? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo CEO Cody Davenport talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about the $192 million tax proposition on the Nov. 4 ballot and the huge rodeo expansion plan it would pay for. Suggested reading: As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Voters to see Spurs arena on 2 ballots? Mayor Jones floats city bond election. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith join host Greg Jefferson to talk about the confusion that is the city's new animal abandonment law, the on and on and ongoing fight between Mayor Jones and City Council, and Ron Nirenberg's political future. Suggested reading: Confusion follows passage of San Antonio's animal abandonment law The battle between Mayor Jones and City Council over policymaking continues Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson talk about an ordinance to penalize the abandonment of unwanted pets, council members' tense relationship with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and more. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking City Council members force pet abandonment vote that Mayor Jones stalled COPS/Metro ramps up effort to get voters to nix Spurs arena deal Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about the opposition to public financing for a Spurs arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' hard-edged tactics and what comes next for Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Could there be two Spurs arena elections? Mayor Jones floats the possibility. Mayor Jones crashes pro-Project Marvel rally ahead of decisive meeting City creates homeless services department as more live on streets, in shelters Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joins "The Source" to discuss whether the city should have its own referendum to commit public funds to Project Marvel, a proposed downtown development that would include a new home for the San Antonio Spurs.

"Jack Riccardi gets reaction to Mayor Jones unexpected (and suspect?) opposition to "Project Marvel."

On Thursday the San Antonio City Council will vote on competing paths on Project Marvel. Mayor Jones joined TPR's The Source to explain why she wants the council to wait before agreeing to a term sheet agreement with The Spurs organization.

"Jack Riccardi marvels at Mayor Jones being the one to pause Project Marvel, what advice would you give your younger self, the derangement over Trump's DC plan and should you discipline your kid with exercise?"

The West Side councilwoman thinks a city-ordered economic analysis of Project Marvel is tainted — the consultant is owned by a company whose main backer is Spurs investor Sixth Street Partners — and has to be redone before the City Council decides whether to make a deal with the NBA franchise and Bexar County. Suggested reading: Mayor wants to pause Project Marvel plans — but City Council majority resists As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill Brawl over Mayor Jones' policymaking changes takes center stage at City Hall Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joins TPR's The Source to discuss Project Marvel and the possibility of hitting pause on the negotiations for a new downtown home for the Spurs and the development of a sports and entertainment district.

Political consultant Andrew Solano, reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to drive a harder bargain with the  Spurs. Also, will the team's commitment to spend $500M on arena construction make public financing to pay the rest of the bill an easier sell at the polls? Suggested reading: Watch: Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on DWI charge San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district ‘Respect for the institution': Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arrington welcomes Newport News (D) Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones. Newport News, VA is the home of the largest shipbuilding company in the United States. Mayor Jones is the youngest directly elected mayor.

On this episode of Growing Places SMGA CEO Tyler Tordsen sits downs for another episode of our Mayors Series. Joining him are Mayor Butch Osbey of Crooks as well as Mayor Arden Jones of Hartford. They discuss their history serving their cities as well as a large scale regional wastewater facility slated to serve their towns.Mayor Jones' Hidden Gem: Hartford Main Street Farmers Market Buffalo Ridge Brewing and Hartford SteakhouseMayor Osbey's Hidden Gem: Critters (Lucky Ladz) - Dakota Rosken's Dakota Pizza

In the final hour of the day Chris and Amy talk a lot about texting the wrong person and Mayor Jones crashed campaign event for Cara Spencer.

Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors start the show off sharing an important show announcement. Jayna Hefford, Executive Vice President of the PWHL and a 4 time Olympic gold medalist joins the show to talk about the PWHL Takeover Tour which is coming to St. Louis and the Enterprise Center on Saturday March 29th. Amy has a question about Harry Caray, Mayor Jones was part of the demolition of the St. Louis work house. Finally, did you see this

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones joins Debbie Monterrey from the KMOX newsroom to talk about the police takeover being at the finish line and other issues in the city ahead the mayoral debate and the election tonight.

In this hour we get a preview of the mayoral debate with both candidates; Cara Spencer, St. Louis mayoral candidate, alderwomen representing Ward 8 joins Michael Calhoun from the KMOX newsroom to talk about the police takeover being at the finish line and other issues in the city ahead the mayoral debate and the election tonight. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones joins Debbie Monterrey from the KMOX newsroom to talk about the police takeover being at the finish line and other issues in the city ahead the mayoral debate and the election tonight.

The 2025 race for St. Louis mayor is officially a rematch. Mayor Tishaura Jones and 8th Ward Alderwoman Cara Spencer were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's St. Louis primary and now will compete head-to-head in the April 8 general election. STLPR reporter Rachel Lippmann discusses the results of the Tuesday primary and sets the stage for the general election.

In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show * Mayor Jones announces raises for police officers * Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor at The Heritage Foundation, joins Marc & Kim to discuss some of the executive orders that Trump signed day one, and ending DEI in the government. * What do the fans of The Marc Cox Morning Show want to be called? * Kim on a Whim, too! Coming Up: Jeff Monosso and Charles Payne

On this episode of the Marc Cox Morning Show. Marc & Kim welcomes: Ryan Schmelz, Nicole Murray, Genevieve Wood, Jeff Monosso, and Charles Payne We also have Kim on a Whim and  In Other News with Ethan. Topics for today include:  * Are lawsuit being prepared by J6ers? * Trump removes DEI from all depts. * Mayor Jones announces raises for police officers * We need a name for our fans * and more!! Thanks for listening and make sure to visit 971talk.com for all the latest news.

Good Morning from the Marc Cox Morning Show!! Marc & Kim have a great show planned for you. This Hour: * The State of Indiana is trying to get Illinois Counties to join them * Mayor Jones has a plan to get the street's clear...wait for the weather to warm up * Kim on a Whim. Kim vs. New Basketball League. Kim and Marc discuss a potential new basketball league that is trying to get off the ground and if any 'stars' would leave their current teams for the new league. * Kimmel making fun of Biden Coming Up: Nicole Murray and In Other News with Ethan

In this week's episode, NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Newport News, VA's youngest elected mayor Phillip Jones. They discuss his first State of the City Address, where he proclaimed 2024 as the Year of the Youth, thanks to his initiatives like Night Nets and the Summer Youth Employment Program, as well as investments in expanded childcare throughout his city. Debbie and Mayor Jones also talk about his journey to becoming an “Education Mayor,” his work on climate justice, and what has surprised him the most about the job of mayor. Tune in to listen to Mayor Jones' tips on how to engage young people in government and his insights into what will motivate Virginia voters this November.   • [01:04] Welcome to Newport News, VA, Mayor Phillip Jones, the youngest person to be elected mayor of his hometown. • [02:36] His favorite thing about being Mayor so far and why his parents are his toughest constituents. • [05:08] The two initiatives that funding allocated to the youth is going towards: Night Nets and Youth Career Program. • [08:52] Why education is always top of mind for Mayor Jones and the results he has seen. • [11:55] His efforts to impact climate change. • [13:06] What Mayor Jones loves most about his city. • [15:05] How service became such a major theme in his life. • [16:21] The journey to running for office. • [20:29] How education became a priority prior to his appointment as mayor. • [21:58] Which issues Mayor Jones hears about the most and how he is responding to them. • [23:10] Advice for young people looking to get involved in politics.

Mayor Tishaura Jones says she has set the city of St. Louis on a course to be “safer, stronger and healthier” than it is today. Jones highlighted accomplishments at her State of the City speech last Tuesday. She also launched her re-election bid last week. STLPR reporter Rachel Lippmann joins the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air to discuss this news.