Greg Jefferson
@gregjefferson.bsky.social
Politics editor, columnist and podcast host at the San Antonio Express-News. Former E-N business editor and long-ago editor at the SA Current.
Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Jefferson: Ron Nirenberg wants Peter Sakai's job. It's no sure thing.
After 8 years as San Antonio mayor, Ron Nirenberg flirted with running for governor or Senate. Instead, he'll try to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
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The Spurs’ push for a publicly funded new arena showed Jones the limits of her power as mayor.
It was hard to watch. But you couldn't look away, Politics Editor Greg Jefferson writes. bit.ly/4oWSjtf
It was hard to watch. But you couldn't look away, Politics Editor Greg Jefferson writes. bit.ly/4oWSjtf
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Spurs’ push for a publicly funded new arena showed Jones the limits of her power as mayor.
It was hard to watch. But you couldn't look away, Politics Editor Greg Jefferson writes. bit.ly/4oWSjtf
It was hard to watch. But you couldn't look away, Politics Editor Greg Jefferson writes. bit.ly/4oWSjtf
Analysis: Spurs arena vote taught Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Analysis: Spurs arena vote gave Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson
The Spurs’ push for a publicly funded new arena showed Jones the limits of her power as San Antonio mayor. It was hard to watch. But you couldn't look away.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Analysis: Spurs arena vote taught Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to challenge Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg to challenge Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai
Ron Nirenberg left office in June after serving as San Antonio mayor for eight years.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to challenge Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
UTSA poll: Less than half of surveyed voters support Spurs arena proposition www.expressnews.com/news/article...
UTSA poll: Less than half of voters support county funding for Spurs arena
Proposition B on the Nov. 4 ballot asks Bexar County voters to approve committing up to $311 million in county hotel and rental car tax revenue to help pay for a Spurs arena.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
UTSA poll: Less than half of surveyed voters support Spurs arena proposition www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge
A recently formed political committee, Texans for Ron Nirenberg, has renewed speculation about the former San Antonio mayor’s political future.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
What is Bexar County getting for helping the Spurs pay for an arena? www.expressnews.com/news/article...
What is Bexar County getting for helping the Spurs pay for an arena?
Bexar County voters will head to the polls this fall to decide whether to raise visitor taxes to help pay for a new Spurs arena downtown.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
What is Bexar County getting for helping the Spurs pay for an arena? www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez faces censure vote more than month after arrest on DWI charge www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Councilwoman Meza Gonzalez faces censure vote after DWI charge
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking a censure “in light of new information” about the councilwoman — likely the results of a blood alcohol concentration test.
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September 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez faces censure vote more than month after arrest on DWI charge www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking
City Manager Erik Walsh said the city would “do a little work” before returning with the animal prohibition code changes. He didn’t answer a question if Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones requested the...
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September 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking www.expressnews.com/news/article...
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At the request of San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, City Council will vote Thursday on whether to pause considering a term sheet with the Spurs for a downtown arena.
With Spurs arena deal looming, San Antonio mayor will put delay to a vote
At the request of San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, City Council will vote Thursday on whether to pause considering a term sheet with the Spurs for a downtown arena.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
At the request of San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, City Council will vote Thursday on whether to pause considering a term sheet with the Spurs for a downtown arena.
Clashing with Council: Inside Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ rocky first two months at City Hall www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Clashing with Council: Inside Mayor Jones’ rocky first two months at City Hall
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is at odds with a majority of City Council. One point of contention: her position that the city should slow its negotiations with the Spurs over a downtown arena.
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August 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Clashing with Council: Inside Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ rocky first two months at City Hall www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Mayor Jones defends City Council rule changes, meets fierce opposition www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Mayor Jones defends City Council rule changes, meets fierce opposition
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones defends unilateral changes to San Antonio City Council's policy process as members press for a vote over added red tape.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Mayor Jones defends City Council rule changes, meets fierce opposition www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Police: San Antonio man threatened to kill Mayor Jones for wanting to slow Project Marvel www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Police: S.A. man threatened to kill Mayor Jones over Project Marvel stance
Marcos Olvera was arrested after posting, "We need to kill the mayor" on social media. The comment came in an X forum called Spurs Familia.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Police: San Antonio man threatened to kill Mayor Jones for wanting to slow Project Marvel www.expressnews.com/news/article...
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Peter J. Holt, chairman and managing partner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, outlined the team's proposal in a letter to City Manager Erik Walsh on Thursday. bit.ly/41esnzR
July 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Peter J. Holt, chairman and managing partner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, outlined the team's proposal in a letter to City Manager Erik Walsh on Thursday. bit.ly/41esnzR
San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district www.expressnews.com/news/article...
San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is also proposing childcare initiatives, discount tickets and other offerings in exchange for local leaders’ and voters’ support for public funding for the...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district www.expressnews.com/news/article...
How much do the Spurs want the city to pay a new Hemisfair arena? www.expressnews.com/news/article...
How much do the Spurs want the city to pay a new Hemisfair arena?
The NBA franchise offered a $60 million sweetener but still won't say how much it's willing to kick in for the arena project, which is expected to cost as much as $1.5 billion.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
How much do the Spurs want the city to pay a new Hemisfair arena? www.expressnews.com/news/article...
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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is requiring City Council members to remain seated until she formally closes a meeting and has re-upped a ban against the use of cell phones during executive session.
Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is requiring City Council members to remain seated until she formally closes a meeting and has re-upped a ban against the use of cell phones during executive session.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is requiring City Council members to remain seated until she formally closes a meeting and has re-upped a ban against the use of cell phones during executive session.
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Its meeting notices and agendas aren’t publicly available, meetings are by invitation only and its members have signed non-disclosure agreements.
Why is community group advising on East Side revival shrouded in secrecy?
The East Side advisory council’s monthly meetings with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai are private and its members have signed non-disclosure agreements.
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July 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Its meeting notices and agendas aren’t publicly available, meetings are by invitation only and its members have signed non-disclosure agreements.
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Blue Oak RV Park owner Lorena Guillen said the early morning hours of July 4 felt like a scene from a horror movie.
'Haunting': Kerrville RV park owner, resident offer harrowing accounts of flood
Blue Oak RV Park owner Lorena Guillen said the early morning hours of July 4 felt like a scene from a horror movie.
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July 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Blue Oak RV Park owner Lorena Guillen said the early morning hours of July 4 felt like a scene from a horror movie.
As likely election looms, is opposition to Spurs-anchored district mounting? www.expressnews.com/news/article...
As likely election looms, is opposition to Spurs-anchored district mounting?
The San Antonio City Council and Bexar County Commissioners Court have until Aug. 18 to order November elections to raise a portion of the financing for the district.
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July 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
As likely election looms, is opposition to Spurs-anchored district mounting? www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Reposted by Greg Jefferson
The San Antonio City Council and Bexar County Commissioners Court have until Aug. 18 to order November elections to raise a portion of the financing for the district.
As likely election looms, is opposition to Spurs-anchored district mounting?
The San Antonio City Council and Bexar County Commissioners Court have until Aug. 18 to order November elections to raise a portion of the financing for the district.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The San Antonio City Council and Bexar County Commissioners Court have until Aug. 18 to order November elections to raise a portion of the financing for the district.