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Apr 11
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114. The Mayor’s Race: Beto Altamirano o...

Bob Rivard
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we delve into San Antonio's dynamic political landscape as our city prepares for its first mayoral race without an incumbent in sixteen years. With Mayor Ron Nirenberg's term concluding, the upcoming election on May 3 stands as a significant moment in the city's history, marking both the end of an era and the beginning of potential change.

Our guest, Beto Altamirano, is an entrepreneur and business owner known for creating San Antonio's 311 app, now vying for the mayoral office amidst a crowded field of 27 candidates.

This episode launches a month-long series featuring various candidates, inviting them to share their visions for San Antonio's future and the challenges they plan to tackle.

Tune in to discover why Beto Alamirano is running to be our the next Mayor of San Antonio. 

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