On Thursday, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board voted unanimously to support the City of San Antonio’s $1.2 Billion 2022 -2027 General Obligation Bond Program that will be placed on the May 7, 2022, ballot.
The Chamber believes the Bond Program is historic in both its size and scope and is a must for our future success. The Bond is broken into six propositions that are vital to San Antonio’s continued economic development aspirations and address priority infrastructure needs that will enhance and enrich our citizens’ quality of life. The Chamber’s support is based on the integration of the City’s priority needs consisting of:
- Streets, Bridges & Sidewalks
- Parks and Recreational Facilities
- Drainage & Flood Control
- Affordable Housing Preservation and Development
- Municipal & Public Safety Facilities
- Library & Cultural Facilities
“The business community understands the impact of this significant bond program and the opportunity it represents to boost our infrastructure, advance commerce, and facilitate the pursuit of happiness for all citizen throughout our city,” said Richard Perez, President and CEO of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber’s approval is a vote of confidence for the work that has been done by City Staff, our elected leaders, and the members of the Community Bond Committee and is a significant opportunity for us to rally the business community and the community at large to unite to support this momentous bond election.”
The Chamber will now join the educational campaign efforts by helping raise money and using our various platforms to educate and inform our community about the importance of voting yes on each of the six propositions.