While the city’s aquifer protection and linear creekway programs are one step closer to being on the ballot in May, District 9 Councilman Joe Krier proposed asking for even more money, specifically for park improvements.
Downtown Group Wants Sales Tax Money For Three Projects
By Vianna Davila, Staff Writer, San Antonio Express-News
Wed, 01/28/2015 - 9:04pm
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