Join us for our District 5 State & Local Town Hall with State Representative Philip Cortez and Councilwoman Teri Castillo! 🎉
Come hear updates on the work happening at the State Capitol and City Hall, learn what’s ahead for our community, and share the issues that matter most to you. This is your chance to connect directly with your elected officials and neighbors over good conversation and community.
🍽️ Free food provided
🗣️ Translation services available
📍 Normoyle Community Center
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Yesterday, City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance to help protect San Antonians from cryptocurrency scams tied to Bitcoin Teller Machines (BTMs) and Crypto ATMs. 👏
This action follows a 3-signature memo led by Councilwoman Teri Castillo alongside Councilmembers Marina Alderete Gavito (D7), Misty Spears (D9), and Marc Whyte (D10) calling for a special session on digital asset fraud prevention.
As scams continue to target seniors and working families, San Antonio is taking proactive steps to keep our community informed, protected, and safe. 🩵
Join District 5 at this Saturdays Property Tax Help Workshop and learn about exemptions, how to appeal your appraisal, and get one on one help! This Saturdays session will be held at Brackenridge HS (400 Eagleland Dr. 78210) at 10am! 🤩
Want to lower your property tax bill? Join the City of San Antonio for a free Property Tax Help workshop. Learn about exemptions, how to appeal your appraisal, and get one-on-one help.
Find a session near you at sa.gov/PropertyTaxHelp
Hey San Antonio, what do you want to see in our next Chief of Police? 🧐 Let us know by taking the survey now through May 18th! https://bit.ly/PoliceChiefSA
Today at City Council A Session, Valerie Martinez was appointed to the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission! 🎉Valerie Martinez is a professor at Our Lady of the Lake University and does incredible work! Congratulations!! 👏
Hey District 5! The Teen Mental Health Survey has been EXTENDED until May 10! This is a survey made by young people, FOR young people from the ages of 12-19. It was created to help San Antonio youth leaders make suggestions that would help improve mental health for young people in San Antonio. Take a couple minutes to fill this survey out, share it with the youth in your circle and let’s make a plan to better serve their needs 🩵
BIG WIN for housing access! 🎉🏡
Today, the City’s Planning & Community Development Committee unanimously supported funding a City-sponsored housing voucher incentive program, an initiative led by District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo.
Last April, Councilwoman Castillo filed a City Council Request to launch the COSA Vouchers Program, aimed at expanding voucher acceptance across more rental properties and opening doors for families across San Antonio. With a recommended $500,000 investment in the FY2027 budget, this program could support an estimated 900 households, prioritizing veterans and encouraging more property owners to say YES to housing vouchers.🤩
This morning I stood alongside my Council Colleagues, San Antonio Veterans, the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) and the San Antonio Apartment Association to reinforce my support for stronger housing policies that effectively ensure all San Antonians, especially veterans, have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. 📢
Grateful to everyone who showed up and spoke up for this critical issue. Thank you to @cosa_cd1 , @councilwoman.marina , @cosa_cd8 , @saaatexas , @saboardrealtors , and Jason Bridgman with TRU Asset Management for standing with us. ✊🏽
Attention District 5! 📣
The City is planning next year’s budget, and we want to hear from you. Share what services matter most and help shape the City’s investment priorities for the year ahead. Here’s how to get involved:
• Take the survey: SA.gov/BudgetSurvey
• Learn more: SA.gov/Budget
• Tune in: City Council will review community priorities on May 22, 2026 (watch live or call in to listen)
SA.gov/BudgetSurvey
Open through May 1 at 5 p.m.
#COSAGov #sanantonio
