Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has parted ways with her deputy chief of staff, Pat Wallace.
Wallace was previously the longtime chief of staff for former Councilman Manny Pelaez (D8), who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2025.
She was also the mayor’s most seasoned City Hall navigator in an office that’s experienced much turnover.
Wallace worked in Jones’ office for about seven months, and alerted colleagues Wednesday afternoon that she’s leaving May 1.
“I’m thankful for Pat’s contributions while on my team and for her many years of service to the City of San Antonio,” Jones said in a statement. “Her willingness to mentor young staffers was invaluable, and she played a critical role in ensuring appointments to boards and commissions reflected the diversity and depth of talent and lived experiences in our city.”
Pelaez also thanked Wallace for her service on Wednesday, saying she’s “given so much to San Antonio.”
