RON IS WRONG 4 BEXAR COUNTY
“Hope comes from a government that keeps its promises.”
Unfortunately, for Ron Nirenberg, his promises cost residents thousands of dollars in higher taxes. In fact, his record as Mayor of the City of San Antonio (2017-2025) stands as a warning to voters in Bexar County that financial discipline is not his priority.
The City of San Antonio is currently in $21.2B in debt which breaks down to a bill of about $14,209 per resident.
Nirenberg’s signature workforce initiative, Ready to Work, diverted $240M in voter-approved sales tax dollars previously dedicated to Edwards Aquifer protection, promised 40,000 jobs, and delivered only 3,700 at $64,000 per placement. The diversion left $5-10M less per year for aquifer protection, with replacement funding buried in the city’s General Fund carrying no voter mandate and no guarantee of continuation. This is irresponsible governance.
Earlier this year, Ron Nirenberg released his Vision for Bexar County, a 52-point marketing brochure containing commitments to new programs, expanded services and government action. Unfortunately, his vision DOES NOT include cost estimates, funding sources or timelines.
Even the San Antonio Express-News (SAEN) Editorial Board described Nirenberg’s plan as “more aspirational than grounded in reality” in its March 4, 2026 article.
NOW IS THE TIME TO STAND UP FOR BEXAR COUNTY.
Bexar County officials have acknowledged a $28M structural shortfall is fast approaching come 2028 and Patrick believes the last person voters should hire to run the county is Ron Nirenberg, the career politician, whose specialty is dipping his toe into national issues for the photo ops.
The chart below lists all of the items proposed in Ron’s vision brochure. Ron states that every decision should be “fiscally responsible” but there is no fiscal analysis attached to any part of his “plan.” So, where does the money come from? If there is no measurement standard, there is no accountability. A promise without a metric is not a plan.
“Bexar County taxpayers deserve a Judge who will count every dollar and use them wisely. We don’t have any more time or money to waste on bad ideas.”
What does it cost?
Every program has a price. Voters deserve to know it before a candidate is elected to spend their money.
What outcome does it produce?
Not what it hopes to accomplish. What measurable result will exist when the money has been spent.
How do we verify it worked?
If there is no measurement standard, there is no accountability. A promise without a metric is not a plan.
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