Ana Sandoval
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Ana Sandoval was a member of the San Antonio City Council in Texas, representing District 7. Sandoval assumed office on June 1, 2017. Sandoval left office on January 29, 2023.
Sandoval ran for re-election to the San Antonio City Council to represent District 7 in Texas. Sandoval won in the general election on May 1, 2021.
Elections
2021
See also: City elections in San Antonio, Texas (2021)
General election
General election for San Antonio City Council District 7
Incumbent Ana Sandoval defeated Patricia Varela in the general election for San Antonio City Council District 7 on May 1, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ana Sandoval (Nonpartisan) | 71.3 | 11,324 |
 | Patricia Varela (Nonpartisan)  | 28.7 | 4,565 | |
| Total votes: 15,889 | |||
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2019
See also: City elections in San Antonio, Texas (2019)
General election
General election for San Antonio City Council District 7
Incumbent Ana Sandoval defeated Trevor Whitney, Will McLeod, and Kimberly Grant in the general election for San Antonio City Council District 7 on May 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ana Sandoval (Nonpartisan) | 68.3 | 8,483 |
 | Trevor Whitney (Nonpartisan) | 18.8 | 2,339 | |
 | Will McLeod (Nonpartisan) | 8.5 | 1,053 | |
 | Kimberly Grant (Nonpartisan) | 4.4 | 547 | |
| Total votes: 12,422 | |||
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2017
The city of San Antonio, Texas, held general elections for mayor and all 10 of its city council seats on May 6, 2017. Candidates had to earn a majority of the votes cast in this election to win. Any race where no candidate received a majority (50 percent plus one) of the general election votes cast for that position advanced to a runoff election on June 10, 2017. Ana Sandoval defeated incumbent Cris Medina, Michele Dalbis-Robledo, Marco Reyes, and Alfredo Esparza Colunga in the general election for the District 7 seat on the San Antonio City Council.[1]
| San Antonio City Council, District 7 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ana Sandoval |
50.78% | 5,958 |
| Cris Medina Incumbent | 36.30% | 4,259 |
| Michele Dalbis-Robledo | 10.89% | 1,278 |
| Marco Reyes | 1.30% | 153 |
| Alfredo Esparza Colunga | 0.72% | 84 |
| Total Votes | 11,732 | |
| Source: Bexar County, Texas, "May 6, 2017 Media Report," May 18, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ana Sandoval did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ana Sandoval completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sandoval's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
A. Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Securing more funding to address substandard street conditions and drainage deficiencies in upcoming budget cycles Installing sidewalks to increase pedestrian safety and mobility connecting residents to schools, parks and other community assets and filling in existing sidewalk gaps Developing a long-term plan for adequate staffing of our first responders (SAPD and SAFD) Finding cost-effective solutions to reduce residential property theft Reducing vehicle speeding on residential streets Reducing the existing 20-year life gap between the residents of our most and least affluent neighborhoods Protecting our most vulnerable populations, including the youth, senior citizens, the disabled and the LGBTQIA community Supporting and connecting veterans and their families to needed resources B. Ensuring Responsible Growth Supporting emerging and innovative companies and entrepreneurs to ensure that local jobs are competitive, desirable, and provide our workforce with a path to prosperity. Integrating sustainability into future development including offering more transportation choices, creating walkable communities, and incentivizing energy efficient buildings Developing plans for transformative infrastructure projects with robust community input and support C. Transparency and Accountability Implementing my adopted Principles of Public Participation to enhance how the City engages with residents when creating new policies or changing existing ones. Completing comprehensive study to ensure Bexar County Appraisal District tax valuation practices are fair and transparent. Securing funding for increased public engagement from the City of San Antonio, including live streaming and archiving Council Committee and Board and Commission Meetings online.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Public Health, Transportation, Transparency, Public Engagement, and the Environment.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Ability to work hand-in-hand with the community Ability to listen to all community stakeholders Ability to thoroughly study the issues Centering decisions around robust community input Having a passion for public service
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
1. Developing a City Budget that secures funding for essential services (streets, drainage, public safety, etc.) through robust stakeholder input. 2. Ensuring residents receive top-quality constituent service assistance on issues ranging from code enforcement to utility assistance to street maintenance. 3. Holding the City Manager accountable and responsible for the day-to-day and fiscal operations of the City through Council direction and performance evaluations. 4. Continuously seeking community input and feedback on city projects and policies. 5. Listening to and advocating for the needs of all the residents in City Council District 7.
What legacy would you like to leave?
By the time I leave public life, I want to ensure that: 1. San Antonio has reduced the existing 20-year life gap between the residents of our most and least affluent neighborhoods. 2. San Antonio has a reliable public transit system and diverse transit options that every resident desires to and can easily utilize. 3. San Antonio has walkable communities that are safe and connect residents to schools, parks, and other community assets. 4. San Antonio is a leader on government transparency. 5. San Antonio increases public participation at city meetings and for all elections. 6. San Antonio implements and achieves environmentally sustainable practices that will keep our city in attainment.
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See also
2021 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
San Antonio City Council District 7 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Rosie Castro |
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