San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames lack of data for falling short on 100-day agenda

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones marked her first 100 days in office, attributing her failure to meet key campaign promises to a lack of quality data. Among her pledges were initiatives to streamline low-income housing and enhance early childhood education, yet none have been realized. Political science professor Art Vega suggested that the city may not have the capacity to gather the necessary data, while political scientist Jon Taylor emphasized that Jones' confrontational style with council members has hampered her effectiveness. Jones pointed to a meeting with Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturers and the unanimous passage of a City Charter amendment as notable achievements during her tenure. The city faces a significant $170 million budget deficit, alongside recovery efforts from a flood disaster that claimed 13 lives.

Jones' political missteps, particularly her disputes over council processes, have complicated her agenda. Next week, the Current will delve deeper into Jones' challenges and achievements during her initial time in office.