Ep 56. Who Will Lead San Antonio’s Next Era As Mayor?

In this special episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete offers listeners an in-depth "Mayoral Candidate Mashup" ahead of San Antonio’s 2025 mayoral election. Instead of the typical soundbite answers found in traditional forums, this episode features 3-4 minute highlights from Aldrete’s interviews with each of the nine top contenders. These candidates include former and current city council members, business leaders, and individuals with experience at the state and federal levels, each sharing their visions, priorities, and approaches for the future of San Antonio.Listeners get a wide-ranging look at the issues and themes shaping the race—from infrastructure, public safety, and economic development, to education, collaboration, and efficient city governance. The episode captures perspectives from candidates such as John Courage, Manny Pelaez, Beto Altamirano, Rolando Pablos, Adriana Rocha Garcia, Robert Melvin, Clayton Perry, Gina Ortiz Jones, and Melissa Cabello Havrda. Each segment provides an authentic glimpse into their priorities, whether it’s advocating for citywide reevaluation, fostering business growth, strengthening ties with state and federal leadership, or championing public education and community input. This episode serves as a valuable resource for voters looking to move "Beyond the Bite" and get a closer, more personal sense of which candidate best aligns with their hopes for the city.To listen the entire episode of a candidate, use the links below.John Couragehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000651865809Manny Pelaezhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000657770466Beto Altamiranohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000676613243Rolando Pabloshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000679025595Adriana Rocha Garciahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000693375366Robert Melvinhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000697598463Clayton Perryhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000701698050Gina Ortiz Joneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000702666080Melissa Cabello Havrdahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bite/id1682999395?i=1000702980198