Shirley Gonzales Archives - San Antonio Report

Amid Ana Sandoval's sudden exit from city council, Mario Bravo (D1) and Clayton Perry (D10) also face uncertain futures.

Sandoval leaves City Council on her terms, while voters might send others packing

by Robert Rivard January 22, 2023January 24, 2023

Opinion: With less than 15% usually participating, let’s hope more San Antonians become civically engaged and elect a strong City Council.

Individuals searching for afforadable housing can apply this week to get on the San Antonio Housing Authority's waitlist for federal Housing Choice Vouchers.

San Antonio takes $100M step back on housing bond

by Iris Dimmick October 18, 2021October 20, 2021

Councilwoman Ana Sandoval (D7) and former Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales (D5) address their colleagues on the dais. In two separate instances, the councilwomen brought up race, which led to altercations amongst other councilmembers.

In politics, playing the race card is a losing bet

by Rick Casey August 24, 2021August 23, 2021

Councilwoman Teri Castillo criticizes appointment of Housing Commission chair Shirley Gonzales

by Jackie Wang August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Kayla Miranda, public housing resident, joins other housing advocates on the steps of City Hall to implore Mayor Nirenberg not to appoint Shirley Gonzalez to the city's Housing Commission on Wednesday.

A former councilwoman applied to lead the city’s housing commission. Activists are protesting.

by Iris Dimmick July 14, 2021July 15, 2021

Equity budget, limitations, ‘loving community’: Shirley Gonzales reflects on 8 years serving District 5

by Jackie Wang July 12, 2021July 11, 2021

Four City Council members mark last voting session of their tenures

by Jackie Wang June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

‘Incredible hypocrisy’: Shirley Gonzales slams John Courage over affordable housing projects

by Jackie Wang June 8, 2021June 9, 2021

Homeowners Laura and Humberto Martinez stand in front of their rehabilitated home which was renovated through the District 5 Shotgun House Renovation Pilot Program.

With first shotgun house restored, Councilwoman Gonzales hopes to expand pilot program

by Polina Protozanova June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

City Council runoff races in districts 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9 will be decided by voters on Saturday.

Five City Council seats at stake Saturday in runoff contests

by Lindsey Carnett June 4, 2021June 4, 2021