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For San Antonio residents who have been waiting for safer sidewalks, improved neighborhood parks, road repairs or solutions to recurring drainage problems, an important opportunity to help shape future City investments is approaching.

The City of San Antonio announced November 13, 2026, that 12 public Community Input Committee meetings will begin November 16 as part of planning for the proposed 2027–2032 Bond Program and a separate stormwater infrastructure initiative.

Together, the proposals represent $650 million in potential investments across San Antonio, including $442 million for infrastructure projects and an additional $208 million proposed for drainage and flood control.

The projects have not yet received final approval. Residents will have opportunities to review the proposed investment areas, learn how recommendations are being developed and communicate priorities before City Council makes its decisions.

What Improvements Could Be Funded Through the 2027 Bond Program?

The proposed bond program addresses infrastructure and public facilities that residents interact with regularly, often without thinking much about the systems behind them until something needs improvement.

Four separate Community Input Committees will examine potential investments.

Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks will focus on transportation infrastructure. These projects can affect how residents travel through neighborhoods, reach schools and businesses, cross major roads and move around their communities on foot.

Parks and Municipal Facilities will review potential investments in public spaces and City facilities. Neighborhood parks and recreational amenities are important gathering places for families, sports activities and community events, while public buildings provide access to government services and programs.

Affordable Housing will consider projects connected to the City's housing priorities, an issue with implications for residents at different income levels and stages of life.

Drainage and Flood Control will examine stormwater infrastructure needs, including projects intended to address flooding concerns.

For residents living in areas where heavy rainfall can create problems on neighborhood streets or near homes, drainage planning can be especially important.

The City has prepared preliminary project lists using recommendations from staff, City Council and community stakeholders. Those lists will be evaluated through the public review process.

When Are the San Antonio Community Input Meetings?

All 12 meetings are scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.

• Each committee will meet three times:

• Parks and Municipal Facilities - Monday, November 16 - Monday, November 30 - Monday, December 14

• Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks - Tuesday, November 17 - Tuesday, December 1 - Tuesday, December 15

• Affordable Housing - Thursday, November 19 - Thursday, December 3 - Thursday, December 17

• Drainage and Flood Control - Wednesday, November 18 - Wednesday, December 2 - Wednesday, December 16

All meetings are open to the public and will be livestreamed through the City of San Antonio's official YouTube channel.

Residents may register to provide public comments during the second and third meetings of each committee.

Residents Can Share Feedback Without Attending in Person

For residents unable to attend an evening meeting, the City is providing additional opportunities to submit comments.

Feedback can be submitted online through SASpeakUp.com/2027Bond.

Paper comment cards will also be available from November 16 through December 4 at San Antonio public libraries, community centers, senior centers and City Council district offices.

Neighborhood associations, homeowners and residents concerned about particular infrastructure needs may find this an important opportunity to participate.

For example, someone who regularly encounters a damaged sidewalk or an intersection that is difficult to cross can identify that location as an area of concern. Residents with recurring drainage issues can also use the process to raise those concerns.

Public comments do not guarantee that a particular project will receive funding, but they provide information committee members can consider alongside engineering assessments, cost estimates and other City priorities.

Will the Proposed Projects Increase Property Taxes?

The funding structure includes an important distinction.

According to the City, the proposed $442 million bond program does not include an increase in the property tax rate.

The separately proposed $208 million in drainage and flood control projects would be funded through stormwater revenue bonds supported by an increase in the Storm Water Utility Fee.

Although both proposals concern infrastructure improvements, they would be financed differently.

The proposed bond program would ultimately be presented to voters if City Council calls the election. The stormwater revenue bond proposal would be considered through a separate City Council vote.

Residents interested in how the projects could affect household expenses should review both funding proposals rather than assuming the same financing arrangement applies to every project.

How San Antonio's Bond Process Works

Municipal bond programs allow cities to finance major capital improvements over time rather than paying the full cost of every project immediately from annual operating budgets.

These programs commonly support long-term infrastructure, including streets, public facilities and other construction projects intended to serve communities for many years.

San Antonio has used voter-approved bond programs to fund public improvements across the city, making community participation an established part of the planning process.

For the proposed 2027–2032 program, City staff have been discussing the framework with City Council over the past several months.

The Community Input Committees will evaluate proposed projects and submit recommendations for City Council's consideration on January 21, 2027. City Council is then expected to consider calling a bond election in February 2027, with a proposed election date of Saturday, May 1, 2027.

The stormwater revenue bond proposal will proceed through a separate Council decision.

Why Neighborhood Participation Matters

Infrastructure decisions made at the citywide level can have very local consequences.

An improved intersection may affect how families travel to school. A park renovation may create new opportunities for outdoor recreation. Drainage improvements may address concerns that residents have raised for years.

Those are the types of everyday experiences that neighborhood residents can bring to the conversation.

With the first committee meeting beginning November 16, residents and community organizations have an opportunity to participate before the recommendations are finalized.

The complete announcement, meeting information and participation instructions are available through the City of San Antonio's 2027 Bond Program notice.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.

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