La Mesa - City of San Antonio

La Mesa - City of San Antonio

Welcome to La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio. At La Mesa, everyone is invited to the table - whether they're working from inside or outside city government to better the community. We will produce new episodes whenever a vital topic emerges in our city that deserves an extra layer of transparency and open conversation. So pull up a chair to La Mesa and let's talk about it!

Episodes

June 6, 2025 41 mins

Presented in collaboration with the San Antonio Housing Coalition.

Mark Carmona, the Chief Housing Officer with the City of San Antonio, moderates a roundtable conversation with young adults and professionals who have a commitment to address youth housing instability in San Antonio communities. Panelists discuss the perspective of lived experience and the power of strong support systems and the necessity of programs offered by local...

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This episode of La Mesa focuses on Public Art in San Antonio and features a lively discussion with local artists and a gallerist. The artists talk about challenges they have faced, how social media has impacted their work and the future of San Antonio’s art scene.

  • Bill Fitzgibbons, Artist
  • Christopher Montoya, Artist
  • Rhys Munro, Artist
  • Maria M. Williams, Gallerist
  • Krystal Jones, City of San Antonio Director of Arts and Culture
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February 14, 2025 33 mins

This episode of La Mesa tackles the challenge of making our streets safe and accessible for all users, whether they are traveling by foot, bike, car, bus, or wheelchair.

 

·         Brian Chasnoff, City of San Antonio Assistant Director Communications & Engagement

·         Arturo Herrera, Special Projects Manager VIA

·         Harley Hubbard, City of San Antonio Assistant to the Director Transportation

·         Tim Hayes, City of ...

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February 14, 2025 21 mins

This episode of La Mesa features four leaders planning the “airport of the future” and we’ll also find out how they are inspiring the next generation of aviators and who inspired them. Join us and see what it takes to operate San Antonio International Airport and Stinson Municipal Airport.

·         Tonya Hope, City of San Antonio Public Relations Manager SAT

·         Jesus Saenz, City of San Antonio Director of Airports

·         Ti...

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February 14, 2025 45 mins

On this episode of La Mesa, we discuss how our community is collectively working together to end homelessness in San Antonio. Our panel includes key figures in the city’s homeless response system – including an individual who experienced homelessness before working to end it. 

·         Brian Chasnoff, City of San Antonio Assistant Director Communications & Engagement

·         Dominic Yanas, Governance Coordinator Close to Home

·...

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February 14, 2025 45 mins

Join us at La Mesa where we reflect on the past five years of what the City of San Antonio has done to help people in our community experiencing domestic violence. This includes additional training for police officers, more public services, support for young children, and partnerships with other organizations.

  • Rick Gipprich Jr., City Liaison for the Collaborative Commission on Violence
  • Audrey Jackson, Head Start Administrator for...
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February 3, 2025 38 secs

Welcome to La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio!

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