District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears has shared an update on her first 100 days in office, highlighting progress made in public safety, infrastructure, and community engagement. Spears stated, “Our first 100 days are just the beginning, and this milestone reflects meaningful progress for our families and neighborhoods. I’m committed to building a stronger, safer, and more connected District 9, with a clear focus on public safety, infrastructure, and community engagement to ensure the district’s voice is strong at City Hall.”
Spears emphasized her efforts to improve security by advocating for increased police and fire rescue presence. She noted her support for adding 65 patrol officers citywide in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. According to Spears, “While the trial budget initially offered zero new officers, negotiations led to 40 being added. This reflects our steady progress toward the goal of robust, visible patrols that deter speeding, theft, and other neighborhood crime. I will continue efforts to protect our most vulnerable communities by spearheading initiatives to help the victims of domestic violence and elder abuse.”
The councilwoman also addressed long-term improvements such as flood control and road safety. “The District 9 team is beginning work on long-term improvements that directly affect the families of our district. Flood control, drainage, and neighborhood road safety are top priorities. The team has worked to secure traffic studies and funding for street and drainage improvements. These issues will help guide future advocacy and shape upcoming budget decisions and capital projects,” she said.
Spears’ committee appointments include Public Safety, Transportation & Infrastructure, Economic & Workforce Development Committees at City Council level. She explained these roles give District 9 representation in shaping workforce programs, staffing for public safety agencies, transit planning initiatives, and small business support: “Appointments to the Public Safety, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Economic & Workforce Development Committees give District 9 representation in shaping citywide priorities. These assignments position the office to influence workforce programs, public safety staffing, transit planning, and small business support.”
Beyond City Council committees she was appointed to regional organizations including Alamo Area Council of Governments; Community Action Advisory Board; Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization—allowing collaboration on transportation planning as well as regional growth strategies.
Constituent services have been central during Spears’ tenure so far: “Constituent services remain at the heart of the mission. The District 9 team has committed to fast response times… hosted outreach events such as teacher supply drives… To date we have successfully closed more than 300 constituent cases… Outreach efforts have provided classroom supplies for more than 54 elementary school teachers… collected 26 units of blood… helped impact 78 lives through donation drives.”
Looking ahead Spears said: “The next phase of work will keep the focus on basics: increasing number of first responders… improving public safety… enhancing thriving industries… advancing infrastructure priorities… building stronger connections with residents through town halls…” She concluded: “I am committed to ensuring that every street and every family sees progress…”
