City Of San Antonio: Councilman McKee-Rodriguez Opposes Economic Incentives Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone

San Antonio TX

18 October, 2021

12:20 PM

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Press release from the City of San Antonio: October 7, 2021 CONTACT: Imgard Rop, Director of Public Relations [email protected] | (210) 207-8261 SAN ANTONIO (October 7, 2021) - Today, Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez voted in opposition to the economic development grant agreement with the San Antonio Spurs, Sports and Entertainment for $17 Million over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. "To be clear, I am certain that this development will bring wonderful opportunities for the San Antonio area, and I am proud to have such a great community partner in the Spurs. However, I have strong concerns for the environmental impacts of this development. The property lies entirely over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and will add impervious cover and potential pollutants in an environmentally sensitive area. After San Antonio's long history of fighting to protect the aquifer, it would be shortsighted to make temporary gains and risk our primary source of drinking water in San Antonio. The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, a non-profit advocating for aquifer protection, has a longstanding policy of opposing economic incentives over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone . With today's vote, I honor this policy and stand with the many San Antonians who have added their voice in support of aquifer protection." This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author's own.