Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai will run for reelection in 2026, saying another term will give him time to accomplish his goals for the county.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai says he plans to run for reelection in 2026, saying another term in office will give him time to accomplish his goals for the county, which include delivering on promises to revitalize the East Side and help build out rapid bus lines. Sakai confirmed his reelection plan during a meeting with the San Antonio Express-News editorial board. Still two years away from election day, it appears no other competitors have yet emerged.
Firefighters union strikes tentative deal with city to boost pay by 20% Sakai's campaign platform called for public safety improvements, helping small businesses land more county contracts and making Internet access more accessible. Sakai's staff pointed to the Bexar County Commissioners Court agreeing last year to contribute $11.8 million to a Spectrum project intended to connect more than 10,500 houses in suburban cities and unincorporated areas to the Internet.
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