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Ron Nirenberg

DEMOCRAT

Ron Nirenberg is running for Bexar County Judge, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Ron is from Austin. He has a bachelor's degree from Trinity University and a master's degree in communications from the University of Pennsylvania. He has one child with his wife, Erika, and lives in San Antonio.

Professional background

Ron currently works as a professor at Trinity University. He previously worked as the general manager of KRTU-FM radio station and a program director at the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

Political background

Ron previously served as the mayor of San Antonio. He served four terms from 2017 to 2025. He also served one terms as a member of the San Antonio City Council from 2013 to 2017.

Economy

As mayor, created a strategic housing plan to increase affordable housing construction.

Supports job creation and developing local businesses.

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Public Services

Supports reducing redundancies and inefficiencies through collaboration with the cities in Bexar County.

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Public Safety

Plans to "[e]nsure a safe Bexar County for everyone."

Supports "a fair and efficient justice system that keeps dangerous criminals off the streets."

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Transportation & Infrastructure

As mayor, created San Antonio's first mass transit system.

As mayor, initiated the construction of a new terminal at San Antonio International Airport.

Supports improved roads and transit options.

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Education

Supports increasing access to education, for both children and adults.

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Public Health

Supports increasing health care access and ending disparities.

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Energy & the Environment

As mayor, "championed the City’s first-ever Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and crafted a long-term funding solution for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program."

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