We continue our series of interviews with leading candidates for San Antonio mayor. Bob is joined by District 8 City Councilman Manny Pelaez, an attorney with deep roots in both public service and economic development, as he seeks to become the next mayor of San Antonio.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Pelaez shares his personal story as the son of Colombian immigrants and his longstanding commitment to issues of domestic violence and community service. The discussion covers his role in bringing Toyota Manufacturing to San Antonio, his leadership in transforming Brooks City Base from a shuttered Air Force facility into a thriving mixed-use development, and what these projects mean for the broader future of the city.
Topics discussed include:
• Pelaez’s vision for San Antonio’s economic development, including the challenges and opportunities in attracting major employers and delivering high-paying jobs
• The impact of the state legislature on San Antonio’s ability to govern locally, and the necessary qualities of a “wartime mayor” in today’s political climate
• Reflections on the city’s approach to housing, climate action, public transit, and job training programs
• His views on the upcoming Spurs stadium debate, investment in downtown, and the legacy of previous city projects
• Why he believes political campaigns should focus on results and lived experience, rather than empty rhetoric or outside money
With an eye toward both San Antonio’s challenges and strengths, this episode offers an in-depth look at Manny Pelaez’s priorities and approach, and what his leadership could mean for the city at a pivotal moment in its growth.
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