Though it’s far from the minds of most, a handful of would-be politicians are already thinking about the next municipal election — set for the first Saturday in May — and gearing up for their campaigns.
At least six people have filed campaign-treasurer appointment forms, including Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe, a transgender woman and political consultant. Joined by a number of supporters, she kicked off her campaign for the District 8 council seat this month at an Italian restaurant.
Filing a treasurer appointment doesn’t officially make someone a candidate, but it does mean that she can start raising and spending campaign money. The filing period for a place on the ballot runs from Jan. 16 through Feb. 15. Election day is May 4.
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For more than two decades, Gonzales-Wolfe has worked behind the scenes in politics, and now it’s time to step and front and run, she said.
“I feel like this time around, I’m going to feel like I can have my own voice,” she said. “I’m looking at just wanting to do something good within our community. I have a different vision that’s eventually going to come out for City Council District 8, and I’m hoping to be able to implement that.”
The basis of her platform, she said, was “more inclusion.”
Gonzales-Wolfe, who would apparently be the first transgender person elected to a Texas city council, said she would increase transparency and public involvement with local governance.
Though she’ll face Councilman Manny Pelaez, the incumbent’s track record isn’t what spurred her to run.
Pelaez said for the time being, he’s not focusing on a reelection campaign because he’s working on constituent issues.
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Two men in District 1 have filed treasurer paperwork — Justin Holley and Brad Kessler, who appointed himself treasurer of his campaign — to potentially challenge incumbent Roberto Treviño. Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran could wind up facing a challenger in Elizabeth Campos, and Maria Perez has filed a treasurer appointment for the District 10 seat, currently held by Clayton Perry.
And in citywide mayoral race, Matthew S. Piña, who also appointed himself to be his own treasurer, appears poised to challenge Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Though he’s yet to announce what he’ll do, Councilman Greg Brockhouse also appears poised to launch a mayoral campaign to unseat Nirenberg.
He and others are likely keeping their powder dry until after the holidays. Traditionally, politicians wait until January to announce their intentions, though early declarations aren’t completely unheard of.
Josh Baugh is a staff writer in the San Antonio and Bexar County area. Read him on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | jbaugh@express-news.net | Twitter: @jbaugh