Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, San Antonio City Council District 8

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of enjoying a few rounds of Lotería with the wonderful senior community at St. Matthew’s Church in District 8.

We shared great conversations, lots of laughs, and even gave away some plants 🪴 as prizes!

Supporting and staying connected with our District 8 seniors remains one of my strongest commitments, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to spend time with them and my team today.

Today, I had the opportunity to tour the new Bella Vida Senior Living community in District 8. This development will provide more than 164 independent living units for residents 62+ along with amenities focused on wellness, connection, and supportive services for older adults in our community.

Final reminder! Join Mayor Jones and me for our upcoming Mayoral Town Hall on Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Phil Hardberger Park (Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy).

We’ll be discussing key issues facing our community and sharing updates from City Hall. I look forward to hearing your questions and perspectives.

Please note that parking at the Urban Ecology Center is limited, so we encourage attendees to carpool or use rideshare services if possible.

Registration is encouraged, but not required, at the link in my bio. This event is ADA accessible, and Spanish translation will be available.

Congratulations to Juspreet Kaur on her creative and inspiring idea to help promote reading through Victor Wembanyama’s love of books — an initiative recently highlighted in The New York Times.

As Chair of the Board of Trustees and District 8’s appointee, Juspreet’s leadership reflects the important role appointees play in helping move our city forward. Their service, innovation, and dedication help bring new ideas to the table, strengthen community engagement, and support the meaningful work our city needs.

Thank you, Juspreet, for your service to San Antonio and for continuing to champion our public libraries.

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be Monday, May 25, 2026. We will return on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Please note that City Hall and most municipal offices will also be closed. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation.

We recently treated some of the amazing senior volunteers from the Bob Ross Senior Center, located right here in District 8, to a special day at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

Our seniors enjoyed exploring the gardens, seeing incredible plants, and experiencing the Garden’s immersive Otherwild exhibition filled with movement, color, and creativity. It was a wonderful way to celebrate and thank the volunteers who give so much of their time to our senior center.

A big thank you to the Botanical Garden team for hosting us and helping make the day so special. Spending time with our seniors is always one of the best parts of the job.

Today I attended the ribbon cutting of The Center for Health Care Services’ new Medical Center Outpatient Clinic here in District 8.

This new clinic reflects not only an investment in health and wellness, but also a commitment to treating every person with dignity, compassion, and support.

Congratulations on this exciting milestone, and thank you for allowing me to be part of this special occasion.

It was an honor to join Councilwoman Kaur and my City Council colleagues in recognizing National Bike Month and highlighting the importance of transportation in all its forms.

Thank you to Activate SA, Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, SATX Social Ride, and Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for continuing to advocate for safer streets, stronger mobility options, and a more connected community for cyclists across San Antonio.

From biking and walking to public transit and roadways, investing in transportation infrastructure helps improve accessibility, public health, and quality of life for residents throughout our city.