Neighborhood Engagement Brief

City Election Info

The City of San Antonio will hold a general election for a new Mayor and all 10 City Council District seats on May 3, 2025. Early voting starts Aprill 22 and ends April 29, 2025. This will be the first election for 4-year terms for City Council, which voters approved in the November 5, 2024 Charter Election. Visit SA.gov/Clerk for voter information.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

The VITA program provides free income tax return preparation to eligible taxpayers. VITA services are available through April 15. VITA helps working families take advantage of the tax credits they are eligible for.

These include:

• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
• Child Tax Credit (CTC)
• Education Credits

Know Before You Go Downtown

April will be very busy downtown! We will welcome thousands of visitors for the 2025 NCAA® Men's Final Four® as well as the annual Fiesta celebration! 

• Plan ahead and arrive early to downtown events to avoid traffic and construction disruptions. 
• Leave Early and Plan Ahead – Expect heavy traffic during busy events. Leave early and consult a navigation app, such as Google Maps or Waze, to find the best route to your destination. 
• Use Ride Share or Taxis – Using these services avoids traffic and keeps you and those around you safe from traffic accidents. VIA Metropolitan Transit offers its Link ride-sharing service for $1.30 a ride within its downtown service area. VIA will also offer Park & Ride to Final Four and Fiesta events. 
• Parking – Give yourself plenty of drive time. Plan where to park in advance, and enter the address of the parking facility as your destination address in a navigation app. Find a full list of City-owned garages and lots on the City’s SAPark website. 

2025 NCAA® Men's Final Four®: April 4-7 

San Antonio will host the 2025 NCAA Men's Final Four, including community events scheduled for April 4-7 downtown and at the Alamodome.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event: April 4 - 5

Date & Time: Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Location: Bitters Brush Recycling Center (1800 Wurzbach Parkway) 

Please bring a recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the 'Environmental Fee' and picture ID. Contents should be in the original container. Examples of accepted material include batteries, lightbulbs, paints, cleaning supplies, and auto fluids. 

Property Tax Assistance Workshops

Dates: Friday, April 7 - Wednesday, May 14 

The City of San Antonio's Neighborhood and Housing Services Department is hosting workshops to help homeowners learn about and apply for property tax exemptions along with tips on how to protest property value before the May 15 deadline. More information about the workshops is available at SASpeakUp.com. 

Free Landfill Day: April 12

Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Locations: Republic Services Landfill (7000 IH 10 East, 78219), Waste Management Landfill (8611 Covel Road, 78252)  

Free Landfill Day offers you the perfect opportunity to get rid of your unwanted bulky waste for FREE! Several convenient locations will provide residents easy access to drop off their unwanted material.  

This event is available only to San Antonio residential Solid Waste Rate Payers. A valid ID and a recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the 'Solid Waste' fee. All loads must be covered with a tarp. Acceptable materials include furniture, appliances, fencing, and tires. 

Fiesta: April 24 - May 4

Downtown San Antonio is ready to welcome thousands of Fiesta attendees in April and May! 

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