Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking ways to reduce the city's spending as it faces a significant budget deficit. The city is currently dealing with a $158 million budget deficit, prompting the mayor to look for areas to cut costs. The San Antonio Botanical Garden has been identified as a potential target for budget cuts.

Mayor Jones has expressed concern over the amount of money the city spends on the garden. Further details on the proposed budget cuts and their potential impact on the San Antonio Botanical Garden are available from the San Antonio Current.