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Battle of Flowers: SA Botanical Garden claps back at Mayor Jones’ plan to prune its funding
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Karlis , as published by San Antonio Current
· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The city currently provides a subsidy of $1.
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is responding to a proposal by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. The mayor's plan would end public subsidies to the garden, a nonprofit organization. This proposal comes as the city faces a significant budget deficit.
2 million to the garden. Mayor Jones has suggested dropping this subsidy as part of efforts to address the city's financial situation. The garden is pushing back against this proposal.
Further details on the proposal and the garden's response are available from the San Antonio Current.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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