SAN ANTONIO, Tx — The City of San Antonio recently released their $4 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget has a $21 million deficit due to a drop in property taxes that the city is working to balance.

According to city officials, at least 68 city employee jobs will be reduced due to the large deficit.

Before the budget goes into effect on Oct 1 the city is hosting a series of Budget Town Hall meetings in each district to get feedback from community members on the budget.

The proposed budget includes several city council priorities. $30.4 million will go towards affordable housing initiatives. $30.5 million will be set aside to assist the homeless population. In Wednesday’s district 9, city councilwoman Misty Spears says, although there is a deficit, she plans to continue to focus on everything she discussed when she ran for city council.

“Infrastructure, public safety, the police fund, EMS, dispatch, we’re looking to serve our senior citizens, and we are looking at economic growth,” Spears said. “This is our core service.”

Community members also want District 9 to focus on transportation for people with disabilities, better health care for veterans, and completing street repairs in the community.

The Budget Town Halls will continue until Aug. 27.

Thursday, August 21

6:30 p.m.

District 2 – Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 200 Noblewood Drive, 78220

Thursday, August 21

6:30 p.m.

District 7 – Garza Community Center, 1450 Mira Vista, 78228

Saturday, August 23

10:30 a.m.

Youth Town Hall – Central Library, 600 Soledad St., 78205

Monday, August 25

6:30 p.m.

District 5 – Normoyle Community Center, 700 Culberson Ave., 78225

Monday, August 25

6:30 p.m.

District 6 – Cuellar Community Center, 5626 San Fernando St., 78237

Tuesday, August 26

6:30 p.m.

District 1 – Central Library, 600 Soledad St., 78205

Tuesday, August 26

6:30 p.m.

District 4 – Robinette Community & Senior Center, 1423 South Ellison Drive, 78245

Wednesday, August 27

6:30 p.m.

District 8 – Phil Hardberger Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Highway, 78231