Commentary: The San Antonio City Charter lists many areas in which city government action is warranted, but nowhere does it reference allocating money for out-of-state travel for abortion.
Melanie Salazar, right, shouts against abortion as Allison Dorner holds a sign supporting abortion rights at the City Council Chambers in 2022.budget just passed by the City of San Antonio
But at the 11th hour, several of my council colleagues proposed a budget amendment of $500,000 for what they named a Reproductive Justice Fund. They suggested funding this through additional CPS revenue received by the city. The City of San Antonio has already dedicated more than $16 million towards women’s health in the coming year.
Ahead of the budget vote, I proposed an amendment that would allow the $500,000 to go towards women’s health care but restrict the funds from going to organizations that pay the travel and related expenses for those seeking an out-of-state abortion. My proposal was voted down by my council colleagues. I then requested that we have separate votes on the Reproductive Justice Fund and the remainder of the budget.
City Council should be focused on our highest priorities, including public safety, fixing our streets and sidewalks and cleaning up homeless encampments. Earlier this year, the city conducted aabout the issues that are most important to them. It should be no surprise that addressing homelessness, rising crime and infrastructure were at the top of the list.
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