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KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones renews call to put city’s contribution to new Spurs arena up for citywide vote
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The contribution in question is $489 million.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for a citywide vote on the city's contribution to the new Spurs arena. The contribution in question is $489 million. Jones had previously indicated her intention to bring this matter back to council.
The project has undergone changes since the original vote, including the removal of a land bridge and a planned hotel. Further details on the proposal and the city's plans are available from local news sources. Some City Council members have already stated their position on the matter, with six of the ten members indicating they would not support putting the measure to a vote.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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