District 7 councilwoman Ana Sandoval announces her resignation from City Council

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by SBG San Antonio Staff Reports
Tuesday, January 17th 2023

SAN ANTONIO - District 7 City Councilwoman Ana Sandoval announced Tuesday morning her resignation from the San Antonio City Council.

In a statement she released, she said that "while serving has been fulfilling, it is now time for me to direct my attention to personal matters, including my new family. Over the past year and a half, my personal responsibilities have grown, and it is now time for me to ensure I give them the attention they need."

According the Councilwoman's office, her last day on council will be Jan. 29.

Sandoval was elected to represent the City Council District 7 of San Antonio in May 2017.

According to the City of San Antonio website, she has aggressively pursued funding for basic infrastructure in District 7 and been a champion for public health, open and transparent government, climate resiliency, and transportation.

Here is the full statement:

Dear Neighbors,

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your District 7 City Councilwoman over the past five and a half years — to work alongside you, to fight for our community’s needs, and to chart a path forward worthy of our children.

Today, I am announcing my resignation from City Council.

While serving has been fulfilling, it is now time for me to direct my attention to personal matters, including my new family. Over the past year and a half, my personal responsibilities have grown, and it is now time for me to ensure I give them the attention they need.

As your elected representative, I have strived to meet the needs of our growing community. However, as a new mother, I believe it is my responsibility to put the needs of my family first. I have made the difficult determination that I cannot do both right now, and that it is in the best interest of both for me to step down.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to you, the residents of District 7 and San Antonio, for entrusting me with the responsibility of representing you. It has been an honor to serve.

With the help of you and hundreds of your neighbors, we have made tremendous progress for District 7 and our city.

Thank you again for the privilege of serving as your District 7 Councilwoman.

Hasta pronto.