"Safeguarding Life and Taxpayer Dollars: Why San Antonio Needs Dr. Tim Westley for Mayor"
"Safeguarding Life and Taxpayer Dollars: Why San Antonio Needs Dr. Tim Westley for Mayor"
By Tim Westley, PhD. September 21, 2024
In August 2023, the San Antonio City Council made a decision that should concern every taxpayer and citizen of conscience. By a vote of 9-2, they approved the creation of a $500,000 Reproductive Justice Fund. This fund, under the guise of supporting “reproductive health services,” leaves critical questions unanswered and opens the door to funding services that many San Antonians fundamentally oppose. While Texas law prohibits public funds from being used directly for abortions, the absence of clear guidelines makes this fund a dangerous gamble with taxpayer money.
This fund was not only a misstep but an affront to the values of many in our community. The council failed to put in place adequate safeguards to prevent the fund from being used to support abortion-related services, now, “transportation to abortion care” explicitly listed as a potential use. San Antonio deserves better from its leadership—leaders who respect life, the will of the people, and the hard-earned dollars of taxpayers.
There are pressing needs in our city, and half a million dollars could have been better spent addressing those challenges: improving infrastructure, enhancing public safety, supporting education, or tackling homelessness.
San Antonio cannot afford more blank checks and divisive policies. We need someone who will make decisions with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the common good. Dr. Westley is ready to lead San Antonio into a future where life is valued, taxpayer money is respected, and our community is stronger.
He is the best champion to lead this city and prevent these pitfalls from becoming the norm. We must stand together in May 2025 and vote for the leadership San Antonio deserves, Dr. Tim Westley is that leader.